Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Benelli 302s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Benelli 302s. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Benelli 302s
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
26.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
198 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
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