Honda Nsr250r vs Kawasaki Gpx250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nsr250r vs Kawasaki Gpx250r. Honda Nsr250r: 45 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nsr250r
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
159 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,500 rpm
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated — varies significantly with riding style given two-stroke nature)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nsr250r
8.5/10
"The greatest 250 ever built, if you can maintain it."
Pros
+Intoxicating two-stroke powerband
+Razor-sharp chassis balance
+Lightweight and nimble
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Powervalve maintenance intensive
−Grey import complications
Kawasaki Gpx250r
7.5/10
"The definitive used learner that won't punish your wallet or ego."
Pros
+Indestructible parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Carbs notorious for gumming up
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Tiny fuel tank range
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