Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Honda Cbr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Honda Cbr250r. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Honda Cbr250r
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
22.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
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
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
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