Honda Cx500 Turbo vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cx500 Turbo vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Cx500 Turbo: 82 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 232 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Cx500 Turbo
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
232 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
232 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cx500 Turbo
6.5/10
"Fascinating collectible that demands patience, money, and mechanical respect."
Pros
+Genuine motorcycling history piece
+Surprisingly refined highway cruiser
+Strong appreciating collector value
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Significant, unpredictable turbo lag
−Specialist-only maintenance required
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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