Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10
"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."
Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Runs out of power quickly
−Patchy Suzuki parts availability
−Weak fork seals over mileage
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