Honda Cbr250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 250. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 250: 33 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr250r
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.9 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
Kawasaki Ninja 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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