Yamaha Niken 900 vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Niken 900 vs Cfmoto 250sr. Yamaha Niken 900: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 263 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Cfmoto 250sr: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken 900
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather cornering confidence
+Punchy MT-09 derived engine
+Used prices now attractive
Cons
−Front tyre costs are brutal
−Complex LMW servicing expenses
−Heavy and awkward stationary
Cfmoto 250sr
6.8/10
"A genuinely stylish learner that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Sharp sportbike styling
+Smooth parallel-twin engine
+Excellent used value
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Early QC inconsistency
−Resale value drops fast
Top 10 Accessories
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