Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecStarway-Chu Lan CL 250Yamaha Drag Star 250
Model year20202018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp21 hp
Torque18 Nm21 Nm
Weight163 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3-18 / 5-15 80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 vs Yamaha Drag Star 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 and the Yamaha Drag Star 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Starway-Chu Lan CL 250 brings 19 hp in a 163 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: