Yamaha SR 250 Special vs Zündapp 250 S Trophy (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 250 Specialstacks up against the Zündapp 250 S Trophy. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 250 SpecialZündapp 250 S Trophy
Model year19811964
Price
Engine240 cc245 cc
Horsepower20 hp15 hp
Weight136 kg
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-19 / 120/90-16 3.25-16 / 3.25-16

Yamaha SR 250 Special vs Zündapp 250 S Trophy — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 250 Special and the Zündapp 250 S Trophy usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 250 Special brings 20 hp, while the Zündapp 250 S Trophy counters with 15 hp at 136 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: