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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Kymco Ct 250

Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Kymco Ct 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Kymco Ct 250. Kawasaki Klr 650: 40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Klr 650 Kymco Ct 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
18 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
145 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp)
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h)
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg)
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Klr 650
Kawasaki Klr 650
7.5/10

"The world's most capable mediocre motorcycle — buy it used without hesitation."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Parts and community support everywhere
+Handles dirt roads competently
Cons
Doohickey failure kills engines
Brutal highway vibration
Suspension embarrassingly basic
Kymco Ct 250
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10

"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."

Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
Underpowered above 60mph
Mediocre suspension quality
Often neglected by previous owners

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