Yamaha V Star 250 vs Keeway Cruiser 250i (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha V Star 250Keeway Cruiser 250i
Model year20262019
Price$4,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight147 kg170 kg
Seat height685 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesDrumSingle disc
Tires3 X 18 CHENG SHIN C-916 / 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915110/90-16 / 120/90-16

Yamaha V Star 250 vs Keeway Cruiser 250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha V Star 250 and the Keeway Cruiser 250i 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 Keeway Cruiser 250i counters with 17 hp at 170 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: