Zongshen Rx1r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Rx1r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Zongshen Rx1r: ~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Rx1r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Rx1r
6.5/10
"Surprisingly capable sportbike if you buy carefully and maintain religiously."
Pros
+Strong mid-range twin power
+Genuinely committed sporty ergonomics
+Exceptional value for money
Cons
−Patchy parts availability overseas
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Suspension needs immediate attention
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
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