Can-am Spyder St vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder St vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Can-am Spyder St: 106 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder St
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
106 hp @ 7,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
388 kg (curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder St
7.5/10
"Brilliant niche tourer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Rotax triple genuinely strong
+Massive practical storage capacity
+Stable confidence-inspiring highway cruiser
Cons
−Expensive tires wear fast
−VSS electrics can trouble
−Heavy, clumsy at parking
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10
"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."
Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Runs out of power quickly
−Patchy Suzuki parts availability
−Weak fork seals over mileage
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