Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 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 Gpz500s
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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