Yamaha Tricker 250 vs Zongshen Tornado 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricker 250 vs Zongshen Tornado 250. Yamaha Tricker 250: 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Zongshen Tornado 250: ~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant), Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricker 250
Zongshen Tornado 250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
19 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
145 kg
Type
Trial
Enduro
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated)
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricker 250
7.5/10
"A slow, loveable oddball that rewards the right buyer enormously."
Pros
+Unique character and styling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Light and flickable handling
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Suspension needs frequent attention
−Completely outgunned on highways
Zongshen Tornado 250
5.5/10
"Cheap learner transport that demands low expectations and lower prices."
Pros
+Attractive styling for money
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy maneuvering
Cons
−Electrical reliability is sketchy
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Parts hunting can frustrate
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