Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpx250r vs Yamaha Fazer 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
159 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
159 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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