Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Keeway V-Blade 250i (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 250Keeway V-Blade 250i
Model year20182014
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp19 hp
Torque21 Nm19 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/100-18 / 130/90-15 3.00-18 / 130/90-16

Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Keeway V-Blade 250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 250 and the Keeway V-Blade 250i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 brings 21 hp, while the Keeway V-Blade 250i counters with 19 hp at 170 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: