Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Cfmoto 250sr. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Cfmoto 250sr: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
Cfmoto 250sr
6.8/10
"A genuinely stylish learner that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Sharp sportbike styling
+Smooth parallel-twin engine
+Excellent used value
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Early QC inconsistency
−Resale value drops fast
Top 10 Accessories
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