Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr125r. 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 Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Tornado 250
Yamaha Wr125r
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
12.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
134 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
110 km/h
Weight
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
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 Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
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