Csk Raptor 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Csk Raptor 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Csk Raptor 250: 18–22 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 155–165 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120–130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Csk Raptor 250
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
18–22 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (estimated)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
18–22 Nm @ 6,500–7,500 rpm (estimated)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
120–130 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
155–165 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated, typical for 250cc Chinese single-cylinder)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Csk Raptor 250
5.5/10
"Decent budget learner, but only if priced accordingly."
Pros
+Punchy, fuel-efficient single
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Chronic electrical reliability issues
−Fork seals fail early
−Mushy suspension out-of-box
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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