Veli VL250GS-5 vs Yamaha FZR 250 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli VL250GS-5stacks up against the Yamaha FZR 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL250GS-5Yamaha FZR 250
Model year20121988
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower25 hp45 hp
Torque21 Nm25 Nm
Weight180 kg141 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17 100/80-17 52H / 120/80-17 61H

Veli VL250GS-5 vs Yamaha FZR 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL250GS-5 and the Yamaha FZR 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli VL250GS-5 brings 25 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 250 counters with 45 hp at 141 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: