Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Kawasaki Ninja 250. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 250: 33 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
Kawasaki Ninja 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
