Honda Vtr 250 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr 250 vs Kawasaki Z900. Honda Vtr 250: 31 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 162 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by model year), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr 250
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
162 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 11,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by model year)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
162 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr 250
8.0/10
"The smartest used learner buy under three grand, full stop."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin character
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Frequently dropped by learners
−Lacks highway confidence above 110kmh
−Carb sync neglect is common
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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