Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Zongshen Tornado 250: ~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Tornado 250
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Tornado 250
5.5/10
"Cheap learner transport that demands low expectations and lower prices."
Pros
+Attractive styling for money
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy maneuvering
Cons
−Electrical reliability is sketchy
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Parts hunting can frustrate
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10
"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
−Valves neglected by most owners
−Suspension bearings routinely ignored
−Street legal kit is minimal
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