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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Xt600 vs Kymco Ct 250

Yamaha Xt600 vs Kymco Ct 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Xt600 vs Kymco Ct 250. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Xt600 Kymco Ct 250
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
18 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
145 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
Top Speed
155 km/h
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Xt600
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10

"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."

Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
Vibration above 80mph
Carb diaphragms age badly
Fork seals leak frequently
Kymco Ct 250
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10

"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."

Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
Underpowered above 60mph
Mediocre suspension quality
Often neglected by previous owners

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