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

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

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

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Yamaha Virago 250 130 km/h. Yamaha V-star 650 is the faster of the two.

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

Weight: Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Virago 250 148 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha Virago 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 Virago 250 3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — typical real-world average. Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

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

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10 and Yamaha Virago 250 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph. Yamaha Virago 250 caveat: You want one bike for life.

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

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

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

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp. Yamaha Virago 250: 148 kg, 21 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha Virago 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha Virago 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 Virago 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.