Yamaha Virago 250 vs Yamaha V-star 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 250 vs Yamaha V-star 250. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Virago 250
Yamaha V-star 250
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
19.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
145 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
19.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
145 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — typical real-world average
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 250
7.5/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll sadly outgrow fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Confidence-inspiring low seat
Cons
−Outgrown within 18 months
−Carburetors clog when stored
−Highway speeds feel strained
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
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