Yamaha Xt250 vs Yamaha Serow 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt250 vs Yamaha Serow 250. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt250
Yamaha Serow 250
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
17 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
122 kg
130 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
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