Yamaha 250 Racer vs Veli VL 250GS (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha 250 RacerVeli VL 250GS
Model year19672010
Price
Engine250 cc253 cc
Horsepower44 hp
Torque31 Nm
Weight140 kg
Seat height300 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Yamaha 250 Racer vs Veli VL 250GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha 250 Racer and the Veli VL 250GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha 250 Racer brings 44 hp, while the Veli VL 250GS counters with its own power figure at 140 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: