Yamaha Serow 250 vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Serow 250 vs Yamaha Xt 660. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Serow 250
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
165 km/h
Weight
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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