Honda Cbr650r vs Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr650r vs Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250. Honda Cbr650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr650r
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
22.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
22.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28-30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr650r
8.5/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under eight grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Glorious high-rev character
+Comfortable enough for touring
Cons
−Soft low-end torque
−Pricey fairing replacement costs
−Stock seat awful long-distance
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely competent entry-level sport bike that rewards careful buyers."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable fuel injection
+Confident, well-balanced chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Highway performance hits ceiling fast
−Fairing parts hard to source
−Maintenance often neglected by owners
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