Kymco YUP 250 vs Geely JL250T-8 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco YUP 250stacks up against the Geely JL250T-8. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco YUP 250Geely JL250T-8
Model year20072016
Price
Engine251 cc257 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque22 Nm20 Nm
Weight158 kg180 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Kymco YUP 250 vs Geely JL250T-8 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco YUP 250 and the Geely JL250T-8 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco YUP 250 brings its published horsepower in a 158 kg package, while the Geely JL250T-8 counters with 19 hp at 180 kg.

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: