Ducati Paso 907 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Paso 907 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Ducati Paso 907: 82 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Ducati Paso 907
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
84 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
82 hp @ 7,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
84 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Paso 907
7.0/10
"A beautiful, rewarding machine that demands a committed, patient owner with money."
Pros
+Stunning factory full fairing
+Weber injection works reliably
+Torquey desmo character
Cons
−Desmo service costs bite hard
−Fairing parts nearly unobtainium
−Electrical reliability genuinely questionable
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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