Honda Vtr250 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr250 vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Vtr250: 31 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 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 Vtr250
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 10,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr250
8.0/10
"The smartest used 250 you can buy right now."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuine V-twin character
+Excellent resale value retention
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner wear
−Learner bike crash damage common
−Sits high for shorter riders
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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