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Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition - [2019]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Yamaha YZF-R25 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2019 YZF-R25 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the YZF-R25's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 166 kgs (365 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 35.5 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 16.7 lb-ft (22.6 Nm) @ 10000 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 SE [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha YZF-R25 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1972 Honda CB 500 Four K has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition.
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 213.8 bhp per ton and 100.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 YZF-R25 competing with the 1972 Honda CB 500 Four K [238.8 bhp\ton] and the 1973 Honda CB 500 Four K [238.8 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 YZF-R25 generating around 100.6 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 1984 Suzuki GS 400 S [125.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Honda CBX 400 Custom [125.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.7 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC (17.3 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max 20th Anniversary Edition (17.3 secs). This Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition 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 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition and the 1980 Yamaha IT 425 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition 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 1980 Yamaha IT 425 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1997 Honda CBX 200 Strada (0 secs).
The 2019 version of the Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition has a maximum speed of 108mph.
Top Speed of the 2019 YZF-R25 equals the 2014 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition then how about a 2014 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere (119 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere (119 mph).
