Yamaha Niken 900 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Niken 900 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken 900
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
135 km/h
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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