Yamaha Tw200 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tw200 vs Yamaha Xt250. Yamaha Tw200: 16 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 136 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tw200
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
16 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
16 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
15 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
136 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tw200
7.8/10
"The world's most underrated adventure bike hiding in plain sight."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Massive tires, surprising traction
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−45mph highway speed limit
−Zero wind protection
−Weak stock suspension
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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