Yamaha V-star 250 vs Bajaj Avenger 220
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha V-star 250 vs Bajaj Avenger 220. Yamaha V-star 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 145 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Bajaj Avenger 220: 19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm hp, 152 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha V-star 250
Bajaj Avenger 220
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
19.03 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.6 Nm
17.55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
152 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm
Torque
19.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
114 km/h
Weight
145 kg (wet/curb weight)
152 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha V-star 250
6.5/10
"A solid learner bike you'll definitely want to sell within a year."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Dead-simple, cheap maintenance
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
Cons
−Utterly useless on highways
−Outgrown embarrassingly quickly
−Zero passenger capability
Bajaj Avenger 220
6.5/10
"Solid budget cruiser if you buy carefully and manage expectations."
Pros
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
+Affordable parts and servicing
+Decent highway cruising ability
Cons
−Mediocre braking performance
−Cheap plastics and switchgear
−Limited power for overtaking
Top 10 Accessories
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