Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Cfmoto 250sr. Kawasaki Ninja 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Cfmoto 250sr: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
Cfmoto 250sr
6.8/10
"A genuinely stylish learner that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Sharp sportbike styling
+Smooth parallel-twin engine
+Excellent used value
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Early QC inconsistency
−Resale value drops fast
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
