Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Kawasaki Gpz900r: 115 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Gpz900r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz900r
8.0/10
"An iconic machine worth buying right, not buying cheap."
Pros
+Charismatic engine, genuinely rewarding
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Strong parts community support
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Parts increasingly expensive
−Prices inflated by nostalgia
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
Picks that work on either bike.
