Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
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