Yamaha Black X-Max 250 vs Diamo Velux 250 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Black X-Max 250stacks up against the Diamo Velux 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Black X-Max 250Diamo Velux 250
Model year20092007
Price$4,495
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower21 hp17 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height30 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-15 / 140/70-14 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Yamaha Black X-Max 250 vs Diamo Velux 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 and the Diamo Velux 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 brings 21 hp, while the Diamo Velux 250 counters with 17 hp at 169 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: