Yamaha Dt 175 vs Yamaha Xt250
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 Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
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 Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
