Yamaha FZ 25 vs Honda VTR 250 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ 25stacks up against the Honda VTR 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ 25Honda VTR 250
Model year20232016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp30 hp
Torque20 Nm22 Nm
Weight161 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires100/80-17 / 140/70-17 110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Yamaha FZ 25 vs Honda VTR 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ 25 and the Honda VTR 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ 25 brings 21 hp, while the Honda VTR 250 counters with 30 hp at 161 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: