Honda Vfr750 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr750 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Vfr750: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Vfr750
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market)
135 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vfr750
8.5/10
"Buy the best example you can afford — compromises cost more later."
Pros
+Glorious gear-driven cam note
+Exceptionally balanced chassis
+Bulletproof V4 engine internals
Cons
−Cam service is expensive
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Fairing panels unobtainium now
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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