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All Bikes/Compare/Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f. 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 Wr450f: ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Zongshen Tornado 250 Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zongshen Tornado 250
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 Wr450f
Yamaha Wr450f
8.5/10

"The best enduro engine available, if you do your homework."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Brutal for beginners
Frequent valve inspection required
Heavy for tight trails

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Oil Filter for Zongshen 250cc
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