Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Honda Cbr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Honda Cbr250r
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
22.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast