MuZ ETZ 250 vs Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MuZ ETZ 250stacks up against the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ ETZ 250Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed)
Model year19881974
Price
Engine243 cc247 cc
Horsepower17 hp30 hp
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires2.75-18 / 3.50-18 3.00-18 / 3.50-18

MuZ ETZ 250 vs Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ ETZ 250 and the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ ETZ 250 brings 17 hp, while the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) counters with 30 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: