Keeway Blackster 250i vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Keeway Blackster 250istacks up against the Yamaha DS250 DragStar. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Keeway Blackster 250i | Yamaha DS250 DragStar |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 19 hp | 21 hp |
| Torque | 19 Nm | 21 Nm |
| Weight | 170 kg | — |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 L | 2.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 110/90-16 / 120/90-16 | 80/100-18 / 130/90-15 |
Keeway Blackster 250i vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar — which should you buy?
Picking between the Keeway Blackster 250i and the Yamaha DS250 DragStar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway Blackster 250i brings 19 hp in a 170 kg package, while the Yamaha DS250 DragStar counters with 21 hp.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: