Yamaha Niken vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Niken vs Cfmoto 250sr. Yamaha Niken: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 263 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), 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
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 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
88 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
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 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken
7.5/10
"A fascinating, capable machine — but buy carefully or pay dearly."
Pros
+Unreal wet-weather cornering grip
+Proven MT-09 engine
+Genuinely unique riding experience
Cons
−Front linkage parts are expensive
−Heavier than it looks
−Accelerated front tire wear
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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