Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 250. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 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 535
Yamaha V-star 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
19.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
145 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
19.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
145 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 535
7.5/10
"A brilliant starter cruiser if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Dead reliable when maintained
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Forgiving low-speed handling
Cons
−Carbs need attention always
−Charging system fails regularly
−Worn suspension almost universal
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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