Honda Cbr250r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr250r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr250r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.9 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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