Csk Raptor 250 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Csk Raptor 250 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Csk Raptor 250
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
18–22 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (estimated)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
18–22 Nm @ 6,500–7,500 rpm (estimated)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
120–130 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
155–165 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated, typical for 250cc Chinese single-cylinder)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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