Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 vs Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250stacks up against the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2
Model year20112010
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp27 hp
Torque21 Nm20 Nm
Weight147 kg175 kg
Seat height26 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/100-18 / 130/90-15 120/80-17 / 150/80-15

Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 vs Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 and the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 brings 21 hp in a 147 kg package, while the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 counters with 27 hp at 175 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: