Keeway Supershadow vs Yamaha V Star 250 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway SupershadowYamaha V Star 250
Model year20072026
Price$4,799
Engine248 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Torque16 Nm
Weight140 kg147 kg
Seat height685 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Drum
Tires3 X 18 CHENG SHIN C-916 / 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915

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

Picking between the Keeway Supershadow and the Yamaha V Star 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway Supershadow brings 18 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Yamaha V Star 250 counters with its own power figure at 147 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: