Mondial 250 Buffalo vs Yamaha Black X-Max 250 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Mondial 250 Buffalostacks up against the Yamaha Black X-Max 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMondial 250 BuffaloYamaha Black X-Max 250
Model year20122009
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp21 hp
Torque19 Nm21 Nm
Weight180 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-15 / 140/70-14

Mondial 250 Buffalo vs Yamaha Black X-Max 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Mondial 250 Buffalo and the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Mondial 250 Buffalo brings 16 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Yamaha Black X-Max 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: