Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Honda Cbr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Honda Cbr250r. Yamaha Yzf-r25: 35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r25
Honda Cbr250r
Horsepower (hp)
35.5 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.1 Nm
22.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
22.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 km/h)
145 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r25
7.8/10
"The sharpest entry-level sportbike money can buy used."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel-twin
+Excellent long-term reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Soft OEM suspension setup
−Weak stock brake performance
−Limited highway overtaking punch
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
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