Yamaha V Star 250 vs Jonway Weifeng YY250-2 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha V Star 250stacks up against the Jonway Weifeng YY250-2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha V Star 250Jonway Weifeng YY250-2
Model year20262023
Price$4,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight147 kg
Seat height685 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesDrumSingle disc. ABS
Tires3 X 18 CHENG SHIN C-916 / 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915120/80-16 / 150/80-15

Yamaha V Star 250 vs Jonway Weifeng YY250-2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha V Star 250 and the Jonway Weifeng YY250-2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha V Star 250 brings its published horsepower in a 147 kg package, while the Jonway Weifeng YY250-2 counters with 19 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: