Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
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 300
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
22.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28-30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely competent entry-level sport bike that rewards careful buyers."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable fuel injection
+Confident, well-balanced chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Highway performance hits ceiling fast
−Fairing parts hard to source
−Maintenance often neglected by owners
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
