Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Shanyang SY250-17B (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 250stacks up against the Shanyang SY250-17B. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 250Shanyang SY250-17B
Model year20182016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque21 Nm
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/100-18 / 130/90-15 110/90-16 / 130/90-15

Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Shanyang SY250-17B — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 250 and the Shanyang SY250-17B usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 brings 21 hp, while the Shanyang SY250-17B counters with its own power figure.

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: