Yamaha Dt 175 vs Yamaha Serow 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt 175
Yamaha Serow 250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
130 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Dt 175
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic trail bike — buy smart, budget for work."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Lightweight and confidence-inspiring
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power valve maintenance critical
−Neglected examples very common
−Thirsty on motorway miles
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
