Honda Xr 190l vs Yamaha Serow 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 190l vs Yamaha Serow 250. Honda Xr 190l: ~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr 190l
Yamaha Serow 250
Horsepower (hp)
16 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
125 kg
130 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
120 km/h
Weight
~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated)
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated, based on XR190S data)
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr 190l
6.5/10
"Honest, cheap transportation that beginners will genuinely appreciate before inevitably upgrading."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Suspension punishes heavier riders
−Rear drum needs constant adjustment
−Quickly outgrown by progressing riders
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
Top 10 Accessories
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