Keeway Supershadow 250 vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Keeway Supershadow 250stacks up against the Yamaha DS250 DragStar. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway Supershadow 250Yamaha DS250 DragStar
Model year20132012
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp21 hp
Torque15 Nm21 Nm
Weight149 kg
Seat height29 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 130/90-15 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Keeway Supershadow 250 vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Keeway Supershadow 250 and the Yamaha DS250 DragStar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway Supershadow 250 brings 19 hp in a 149 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: