Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special vs Shineray XY250GY-2 (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Specialstacks up against the Shineray XY250GY-2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special | Shineray XY250GY-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 19 hp | 24 hp |
| Torque | 19 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Weight | 115 kg | 125 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Radial-mounted two-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 2.75-21 / 120/80-18 | 80/100-21 / 110/100-18 |
Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special vs Shineray XY250GY-2 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special and the Shineray XY250GY-2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Serow 250 25th Anniversary Special brings 19 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Shineray XY250GY-2 counters with 24 hp at 125 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: