2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 vs HONDA Forza 250

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560
85 pts
HONDA Forza 250
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560
40.7 pts
Best fit here
HONDA Forza 250
82.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560
83.1 pts
HONDA Forza 250
9.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560
78.7 pts
HONDA Forza 250
4.7 pts

New rider friendly

2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560
24.2 pts
Best fit here
HONDA Forza 250
98.2 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 80 cm Tallest seat here
  • HONDA Forza 250 78 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 23 hp (HONDA Forza 250) up to 47 hp (2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560).
  • Torque spans 23.4 Nm (HONDA Forza 250) up to 55 Nm (2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560).
  • Weight spans 184 kg (HONDA Forza 250) to 221 kg (2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560).
  • Displacement spans 250 cc (HONDA Forza 250) to 550 cc (2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560).
Specification 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 HONDA Forza 250
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 HONDA Forza 250
Engine size 550cc 250cc
Power 47hp 23hp
Torque 55nm. 23.4nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 221kg 184kg
Front brake 267 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers Disc ABS
Rear brake 282 mm disc, 1-piston caliper Disc ABS
Seat height (cm) 80cm 78cm
Front tyre 120/70-15 120/70 R15
Rear tyre 160/60-15 140/70 R14
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork, 120 mm travel 33 mm telescopic
Rear suspension mono-shock, 117 mm travel Twin Shock
Motorcycle type Scooter Scooter
Top speed 200km/h 150km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15 L – 5 L/100km 11.6 L – 3.1 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $17000 $4499
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View HONDA price list
Extra features
  • Brake assist : ABS
  • ABS Cornering
  • Center stand
  • Bluetooth
  • Inertial measurement system
  • Backlit switchgear
  • Traction control
  • Keyless ignition
  • Gear indicator
  • Aluminium rims
  • Forged rims
  • Number of riding modes : 2
  • Electric adjustable windscreen
  • Heated grips
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seat
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • TFT Full-Colour screen size: 17,78 cm (7 inches)
  • USB Socket
  • Emergency Brake Signals
  • Smart Key
  • Electrically Adjustable Front Windshield

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2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 vs 2023 HONDA Forza 250: listed specifications

The 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 and 2023 HONDA Forza 250 differ on the listed specifications: the TMAX Tech Max 560 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Forza 250 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

TMAX Tech Max 560 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (550 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

TMAX Tech Max 560 has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 23 hp).

Torque

TMAX Tech Max 560 has a clear listed torque advantage (55 Nm vs 23.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

TMAX Tech Max 560 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 150 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Forza 250 is notably lighter on the listed weight (184 kg vs 221 kg). Forza 250 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 vs HONDA Forza 250?

2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 150 km/h (93 mph) for HONDA Forza 250.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 or HONDA Forza 250?

2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 has 47 hp compared with 23 hp on the HONDA Forza 250.

Which is lighter, 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 or HONDA Forza 250?

HONDA Forza 250 is lighter at 184 kg vs 221 kg for 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560.

Which is better, 2025 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max 560 or HONDA Forza 250?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.