Sherco 2.5 Trial vs Yamaha RD 250 (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 2.5 Trialstacks up against the Yamaha RD 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 2.5 TrialYamaha RD 250
Model year20041985
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight70 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Sherco 2.5 Trial vs Yamaha RD 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 2.5 Trial and the Yamaha RD 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 2.5 Trial brings its published horsepower in a 70 kg package, while the Yamaha RD 250 counters with its own power figure.

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: