Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Kawasaki Gpz500s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Kawasaki Gpz500s. Kawasaki Ninja 250: 33 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
196 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
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
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
Top 10 Accessories
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