Honda Cbr300r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr300r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Honda Cbr300r: 30 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 164 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Honda Cbr300r
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr300r
7.0/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll unfortunately outgrow embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
+Low running costs
Cons
−Painful highway vibration
−Outgrown within 12 months
−Overpriced used market
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
Top 10 Accessories
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