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All Bikes/Compare/Kymco Ct 250 vs Yamaha Xt250

Kymco Ct 250 vs Yamaha Xt250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kymco Ct 250 vs Yamaha Xt250. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kymco Ct 250 Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
120 km/h
Weight
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kymco Ct 250
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10

"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."

Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
Underpowered above 60mph
Mediocre suspension quality
Often neglected by previous owners
Yamaha Xt250
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10

"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Gutless above 55mph
Stock tires genuinely terrible
Suspension too soft everywhere

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