Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Yamaha V-star 250 produces 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Yamaha V-star 650 wins by 19 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Yamaha V-star 250 120 km/h. Yamaha V-star 650 is the faster of the two.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 250 145 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 250 6.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650 scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph. Yamaha V-star 250 caveat: You already have any riding experience whatsoever.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp. Yamaha V-star 250: 21 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which should I commute on daily?

Yamaha V-star 250 — Brand new riders wanting urban commuter cruiser.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250

Q: Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average), Yamaha V-star 250 2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha V-star 250. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.