Keeway V-Blade 250i vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway V-Blade 250iYamaha DS250 DragStar
Model year20142012
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp21 hp
Torque19 Nm21 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height27 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 130/90-16 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Keeway V-Blade 250i vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Keeway V-Blade 250i and the Yamaha DS250 DragStar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway V-Blade 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: