Regal Raptor Chopper 125 vs Yamaha V-star 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Regal Raptor Chopper 125 vs Yamaha V-star 250. Regal Raptor Chopper 125: 7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–105 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 4.5/10. Yamaha V-star 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 145 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
Yamaha V-star 250
Horsepower (hp)
7 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
19.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
145 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9–10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm — estimated
19.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–105 km/h — estimated
120 km/h
Weight
130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
145 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.0 L/100km (approx. 33–40 km/L) — estimated
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
4.5/10
"A budget novelty that rewards low expectations and careful inspection."
Pros
+Genuinely eye-catching chopper styling
+Incredibly cheap purchase price
+Relaxed low-speed town riding
Cons
−Parts sourcing a real headache
−Electrics frequently unreliable
−Motorway speeds genuinely unsafe
Yamaha V-star 250
6.5/10
"A solid learner bike you'll definitely want to sell within a year."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Dead-simple, cheap maintenance
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
Cons
−Utterly useless on highways
−Outgrown embarrassingly quickly
−Zero passenger capability
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