Yamaha Serow 250 vs Herald Rambler 250 (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Serow 250Herald Rambler 250
Model year20182017
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp21 hp
Torque19 Nm20 Nm
Weight130 kg130 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-18

Yamaha Serow 250 vs Herald Rambler 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Serow 250 and the Herald Rambler 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Serow 250 brings 18 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Herald Rambler 250 counters with 21 hp at 130 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: