Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr250f. 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 Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Tornado 250
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 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-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road 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 Wr250f
8.5/10
"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."
Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Valve checks every 25 hours
−Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
−Higher ongoing maintenance costs
Top 10 Accessories
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