Honda Vtr 250 vs Suzuki Gsx-s250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr 250 vs Suzuki Gsx-s250. 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. Suzuki Gsx-s250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr 250
Suzuki Gsx-s250
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
162 kg
181 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 11,000 rpm
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
23 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by model year)
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
162 kg (wet/curb weight)
~181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 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
Suzuki Gsx-s250
6.5/10
"A sensible, unspectacular learner bike that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Smooth fuel-injected twin
+Reliable with proper maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension wallows cornering
−Mediocre braking performance
−Boring styling, forgettable character
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