Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Herald Phantom 250 (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 250Herald Phantom 250
Model year20182018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp21 hp
Torque21 Nm20 Nm
Weight120 kg
Seat height26 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/100-18 / 130/90-15

Yamaha Drag Star 250 vs Herald Phantom 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 250 and the Herald Phantom 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 250 brings 21 hp, while the Herald Phantom 250 counters with 21 hp at 120 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: