Yamaha Black X-Max 250 vs Yamaha Morphous (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Black X-Max 250Yamaha Morphous
Model year20092008
Price$5,299
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight185 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 140/70-14 120/70-M13 / 130/70-M13

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

Picking between the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 and the Yamaha Morphous usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Black X-Max 250 brings 21 hp, while the Yamaha Morphous counters with its own power figure at 185 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: