Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Yamaha Virago 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Yamaha Virago 250. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Virago 250: 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
Suzuki Thunder 125
Yamaha Virago 250
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
148 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
130 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — typical real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Thunder 125
6.5/10
"Reliable urban workhorse, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Near-indestructible air-cooled engine
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Excellent urban fuel economy
Cons
−Genuinely useless on highways
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Frequently abused by owners
Yamaha Virago 250
7.5/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll sadly outgrow fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Confidence-inspiring low seat
Cons
−Outgrown within 18 months
−Carburetors clog when stored
−Highway speeds feel strained
Top 10 Accessories
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