Yamaha 250 Racer vs Harley-Davidson EL (1967)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha 250 Racerstacks up against the Harley-Davidson EL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha 250 RacerHarley-Davidson EL
Model year19671924
Price——
Engine250 cc268 cc
Horsepower44 hp—
Torque31 Nm—
Weight—90 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—2-speed
Tires—3-26 / 3-26

Yamaha 250 Racer vs Harley-Davidson EL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha 250 Racer and the Harley-Davidson EL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha 250 Racer brings 44 hp, while the Harley-Davidson EL counters with its own power figure at 90 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: