Veli 250 T vs Yamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect) (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli 250 Tstacks up against the Yamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli 250 TYamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect)
Model year19791981
Price
Engine239 cc240 cc
Horsepower17 hp17 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires2.75-18 / 3.00-18 3.00-19 / 120/90-16

Veli 250 T vs Yamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli 250 T and the Yamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli 250 T brings 17 hp, while the Yamaha SR 250 Special (reduced effect) counters with 17 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: