Shineray XY250GY-2 vs Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Shineray XY250GY-2stacks up against the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShineray XY250GY-2Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special
Model year20112011
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower24 hp19 hp
Torque22 Nm19 Nm
Weight125 kg115 kg
Seat height38 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Radial-mounted two-piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/100-18 2.75-21 / 120/80-18

Shineray XY250GY-2 vs Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Shineray XY250GY-2 and the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Shineray XY250GY-2 brings 24 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special counters with 19 hp at 115 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: