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All Bikes/Compare/Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha Xv250 Virago

Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha Xv250 Virago

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Regal Raptor Spyder 125 vs Yamaha Xv250 Virago. 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 Xv250 Virago: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 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

Regal Raptor Spyder 125 Yamaha Xv250 Virago
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
19.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
148 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)
130 km/h
Weight
115 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated — note: exact figure varies by market variant)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 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 Xv250 Virago
Yamaha Xv250 Virago
7.5/10

"The definitive first cruiser — honest, tough, and genuinely fun."

Pros
+Near-bulletproof V-twin engine
+Excellent low seat height
+Parts availability still strong
Cons
Carbs hate being neglected
Outgrown within one season
Many examples are abused

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