Piaggio BV Tourer 250 vs Yamaha Morphous (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio BV Tourer 250Yamaha Morphous
Model year20112008
Price$4,899$5,299
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Torque23 Nm
Weight185 kg
Seat height31 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-16 120/70-M13 / 130/70-M13

Piaggio BV Tourer 250 vs Yamaha Morphous — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio BV Tourer 250 and the Yamaha Morphous usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio BV Tourer 250 brings 22 hp, while the Yamaha Morphous counters with its own power figure at 185 kg. On price, the Piaggio BV Tourer 250 has the lower MSRP.

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: