Triton Carbon 400 vs Yamaha Raptor 250R (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triton Carbon 400stacks up against the Yamaha Raptor 250R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriton Carbon 400Yamaha Raptor 250R
Model year20112012
Price$6,290$5,099
Engine236 cc249 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Weight224 kg
Seat height26 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires165/70-10 / 225/40-10 20/7-10 / 19/10-9

Triton Carbon 400 vs Yamaha Raptor 250R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triton Carbon 400 and the Yamaha Raptor 250R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triton Carbon 400 brings 20 hp in a 224 kg package, while the Yamaha Raptor 250R counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Raptor 250R 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: