Yamaha Maxam vs Hyosung MS3-250 (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Maxamstacks up against the Hyosung MS3-250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Maxam | Hyosung MS3-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Price | — | $4,499 |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 20 hp | 25 hp |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Weight | 201 kg | 155 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. 2 pistons caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 2 pistons calipers |
| Tires | 120/70-13 / 130/70-13 | 120/70-13 / 140/60-14 |
Yamaha Maxam vs Hyosung MS3-250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Maxam and the Hyosung MS3-250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Maxam brings 20 hp in a 201 kg package, while the Hyosung MS3-250 counters with 25 hp at 155 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: