Veli VL250 KN vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL250 KNYamaha Drag Star 250
Model year20162018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp21 hp
Torque18 Nm21 Nm
Weight152 kg
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/90-16 / 130/90-15 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Veli VL250 KN vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL250 KN and the Yamaha Drag Star 250 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 Yamaha Drag Star 250 counters with 21 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: