Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Veli VL250 KN (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 250stacks up against the Veli VL250 KN. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 250Veli VL250 KN
Model year20182016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp18 hp
Torque21 Nm18 Nm
Weight152 kg
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L4.6 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 Veli VL250 KN — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 250 and the Veli VL250 KN usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 brings 21 hp, while the Veli VL250 KN counters with 18 hp at 152 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: