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Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC - [2020]
This edition of the Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Yamaha V-Star 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2020 V-Star 250 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the V-Star 250's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator | 1991cc.1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX | 1991cc.
Weighing in at 147 kgs (324 lbs) this makes the Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Honda SH 125 I, give or take 50kg.
The 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 21 bhp (15 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 15.1 lb-ft (20.6 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha V-Star 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2008 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC.
The 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 142.8 bhp per ton and 103.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 V-Star 250 competing with the 2008 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT [167.7 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition [167.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha V-Star 250 generating around 103.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1983 Yamaha XJ 400 Z [128.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 DOHC [128.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 26.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC similar in acceleration to the 2020 Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star (25.9 secs) and the 2018 Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star (25.9 secs). This Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC and the 2017 Honda XR 150 L
When talking about the performance of the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2017 Honda XR 150 L (0 secs) and the 1976 Honda CB 125 S J Disc (0 secs).
The 2020 version of the Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 2020 V-Star 250 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).
