Yamaha Morphous vs Diamo Velux 250 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MorphousDiamo Velux 250
Model year20082007
Price$5,299$4,495
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight185 kg169 kg
Seat height26 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-M13 / 130/70-M13 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Yamaha Morphous vs Diamo Velux 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Morphous and the Diamo Velux 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Morphous brings its published horsepower in a 185 kg package, while the Diamo Velux 250 counters with 17 hp at 169 kg. On price, the Diamo Velux 250 has the lower MSRP.

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: