Honda Cbr650r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr650r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. 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 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 Cbr650r
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 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 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 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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