Yamaha SR 250 Special vs MuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect) (1991)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 250 Specialstacks up against the MuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 250 SpecialMuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect)
Model year19811991
Price
Engine240 cc243 cc
Horsepower20 hp17 hp
Fuel capacity2.6 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires3.00-19 / 120/90-16 2.75-18 / 110/80-16

Yamaha SR 250 Special vs MuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 250 Special and the MuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 250 Special brings 20 hp, while the MuZ ETZ 251 (reduced effect) counters with 17 hp.

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: