Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom vs MZ ETZ 251 (1992)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 250 US. CustomMZ ETZ 251
Model year19801992
Price
Engine240 cc243 cc
Horsepower17 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 90/90-18 / 110/80-16

Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom vs MZ ETZ 251 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom and the MZ ETZ 251 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom brings 17 hp, while the MZ ETZ 251 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: