Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Yamaha Xt250. Zero Motorcycles Fx: 46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range) hp, 132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Motorcycles Fx
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range)
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant, from standstill)
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
137 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.0–1.5 L/100km (energy use ~50–75 Wh/km typical real-world)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Fx
7.8/10
"Best urban electric used buy if battery health checks out."
Pros
+Zero running costs realistically
+Instant torque, supremely fun
+Lightweight and genuinely agile
Cons
−Limited range on older packs
−Battery health critical to check
−Basic suspension, limited adjustment
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
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