Malaguti Password 250 vs Yamaha Black X-Max 250 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Password 250stacks up against the Yamaha Black X-Max 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Password 250Yamaha Black X-Max 250
Model year20102009
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower21 hp21 hp
Torque21 Nm21 Nm
Weight162 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-16 120/70-15 / 140/70-14

Malaguti Password 250 vs Yamaha Black X-Max 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Password 250 and the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Password 250 brings 21 hp in a 162 kg package, while the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 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: