Vento Colt vs Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vento Coltstacks up against the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVento ColtYamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250
Model year20122011
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp21 hp
Torque16 Nm21 Nm
Weight140 kg147 kg
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/90-21 / 130/90-16 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Vento Colt vs Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vento Colt and the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vento Colt brings 18 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 counters with 21 hp at 147 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: