Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Ninja 1000sx
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
142 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
135 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
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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