Kawasaki Kx 250 vs Suzuki Rm-z250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kx 250
Suzuki Rm-z250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
110 kg
104 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
Approximately 40–42 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; earlier 2-stroke models varied)
~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures)
Torque
Approximately 28–30 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; estimate)
~26 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (Note: estimated; official figures not published by Suzuki)
Top Speed
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance)
Weight
110 kg (curb weight, 2020+ model)
104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models)
Fuel
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
~6.5 L/100km (Note: estimated; motocross bikes vary greatly by riding intensity)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Kx 250
8.2/10
"Buy it right and you'll grin every single lap."
Pros
+Explosive, rewarding power delivery
+Sharp, responsive chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Punishing for inexperienced riders
−Two-stroke maintenance costs pile up
−Power valve requires regular attention
Suzuki Rm-z250
7.5/10
"A rewarding machine — if you buy one that's been loved."
Pros
+Best-in-class chassis handling
+Strong, usable mid-range power
+Premium Showa suspension components
Cons
−Frequently neglected by owners
−Expensive to maintain properly
−Tight valve adjustment intervals