Yamaha FZR 250 vs Veli VL 250GS (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZR 250stacks up against the Veli VL 250GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZR 250 | Veli VL 250GS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1988 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 250 cc | 253 cc |
| Horsepower | 45 hp | — |
| Torque | 25 Nm | — |
| Weight | 141 kg | 140 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 300 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 100/80-17 52H / 120/80-17 61H | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
Yamaha FZR 250 vs Veli VL 250GS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZR 250 and the Veli VL 250GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 250 brings 45 hp in a 141 kg package, while the Veli VL 250GS counters with its own power figure at 140 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: