Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vtr1000 Firestorm
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 Vtr1000 Firestorm
8.0/10
"A brilliant V-twin that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Glorious V-twin character
+Sharp, adjustable chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Rear shock always needs work
−Thirsty at 40mpg
−Neglected examples everywhere
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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