Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which has more power?

Yamaha Yz250f produces ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less); Suzuki Rm-z250 produces ~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures).

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Yz250f ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Suzuki Rm-z250 ~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance). Yamaha Yz250f is the faster of the two.

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Yz250f ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier), Suzuki Rm-z250 104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models).

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Yz250f ~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down), Suzuki Rm-z250 ~6.5 L/100km (Note: estimated; motocross bikes vary greatly by riding intensity). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Yz250f 8.5/10 and Suzuki Rm-z250 7.5/10. Yamaha Yz250f scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Yz250f caveat: You want a mystery-history bargain basement deal. Suzuki Rm-z250 caveat: You want low-maintenance casual trail riding.

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Yz250f: 40 hp. Suzuki Rm-z250: 40 hp.

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Yz250f: 105 kg, 40 hp. Suzuki Rm-z250: 104 kg, 40 hp.

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yz250f vs Suzuki Rm-z250. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Rm-z250: ~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures) hp, 104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Yamaha Yz250f

Suzuki Rm-z250

Performance at a Glance

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

Yamaha Yz250f Suzuki Rm-z250

Horsepower (hp)

40 hp

Torque (Nm)

26 Nm

Top Speed (km/h)

145 km/h

120 km/h

Weight (kg) — lower is better

105 kg

104 kg

Type

Motocross

Horsepower

~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)

~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures)

Torque

~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)

~26 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (Note: estimated; official figures not published by Suzuki)

Top Speed

~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)

~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance)

Weight

~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)

104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models)

Fuel

~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)

~6.5 L/100km (Note: estimated; motocross bikes vary greatly by riding intensity)

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