Keeway Blackster 250 vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway Blackster 250Yamaha Drag Star 250
Model year20172018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp21 hp
Torque19 Nm21 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height27 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 120/90-16 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Keeway Blackster 250 vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Keeway Blackster 250 and the Yamaha Drag Star 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway Blackster 250 brings 19 hp in a 170 kg package, while the Yamaha Drag Star 250 counters with 21 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: