Veli VL250 KN vs Keeway Blackster 250i (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli VL250 KNstacks up against the Keeway Blackster 250i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL250 KNKeeway Blackster 250i
Model year20162014
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp19 hp
Torque18 Nm19 Nm
Weight152 kg170 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/90-16 / 130/90-15 110/90-16 / 120/90-16

Veli VL250 KN vs Keeway Blackster 250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL250 KN and the Keeway Blackster 250i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli VL250 KN brings 18 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Keeway Blackster 250i counters with 19 hp at 170 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: