Yamaha DS250 DragStar vs Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DS250 DragStarstacks up against the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha DS250 DragStar | Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 21 hp | 27 hp |
| Torque | 21 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Weight | — | 175 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 29 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 L | 3.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 80/100-18 / 130/90-15 | 120/80-17 / 150/80-15 |
Yamaha DS250 DragStar vs Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha DS250 DragStar and the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DS250 DragStar brings 21 hp, while the Kymco Venox Carb 250 E2 counters with 27 hp at 175 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: