Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 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 (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
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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