Yamaha XT 250 vs Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha XT 250stacks up against the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha XT 250Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN
Model year20252023
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight132 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-18 62P

Yamaha XT 250 vs Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha XT 250 and the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha XT 250 brings its published horsepower in a 132 kg package, while the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN counters with its own power figure.

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: