Daelim VJF 250 vs Yamaha RD 250 (reduced effect) (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDaelim VJF 250Yamaha RD 250 (reduced effect)
Model year20171981
Price
Engine247 cc247 cc
Horsepower25 hp27 hp
Weight165 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17 3.00-18 / 3.50-18

Daelim VJF 250 vs Yamaha RD 250 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Daelim VJF 250 and the Yamaha RD 250 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Daelim VJF 250 brings 25 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Yamaha RD 250 (reduced effect) counters with 27 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: