Vento Colt vs Yamaha DS250 DragStar (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVento ColtYamaha DS250 DragStar
Model year20122012
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp21 hp
Torque16 Nm21 Nm
Weight140 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 DragStar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vento Colt and the Yamaha DS250 DragStar 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 DragStar 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: