Honda Rebel 300 vs Yamaha Virago 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Yamaha Virago 250. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Virago 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 300
Yamaha Virago 250
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
148 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
130 km/h
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — typical real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
Yamaha Virago 250
7.5/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll sadly outgrow fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Confidence-inspiring low seat
Cons
−Outgrown within 18 months
−Carburetors clog when stored
−Highway speeds feel strained
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