Honda Cbr600f vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr600f vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Honda Cbr600f: 110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation) hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Cbr600f
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation)
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (F4i generation)
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600f
7.8/10
"Honest, reliable middleweight that punches above its bargain price tag."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth progressive power delivery
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known weakness
−Fairing parts surprisingly expensive
−Underwhelming below 6,000rpm
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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