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All Bikes/Compare/Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha V-star 250

Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha V-star 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha V-star 250. Regal Raptor Spyder 125: 8.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures not always published by manufacturer) hp, 115 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated — note: exact figure varies by market variant) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer claims vary; real-world top speed may be lower depending on rider weight and conditions), 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 Spyder 125 Yamaha V-star 250
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 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
115 kg
145 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures not always published by manufacturer)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
19.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer claims vary; real-world top speed may be lower depending on rider weight and conditions)
120 km/h
Weight
115 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated — note: exact figure varies by market variant)
145 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Regal Raptor Spyder 125
Regal Raptor Spyder 125
4.5/10

"Style-over-substance learner bike that demands low expectations and budget patience."

Pros
+Striking cruiser styling on budget
+Very affordable used prices
+Manageable for new riders
Cons
Parts availability genuinely terrible
Highway performance basically nonexistent
Electrical gremlins frustratingly common
Yamaha V-star 250
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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AJC Battery Compatible with Yamaha XV250 V Star 250 Motorcycle Battery (2020)
Battery
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Caltric O-Ring Drive Chain & Sprockets Kit Compatible with Yamaha Xv250 Xv-250 V-Star 250 2008-2014
Chain & Lube
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Yamaha V-STAR 250 (2008-2023) all Models Oil Filter Change Kit Yamaha Part# 5JX-13440-00-00 and 2 Quarts All Purpose LUB-10W40-AP-12
Engine Oil
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