Kawasaki Ninja 650r 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 650r
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
22.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
22.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28-30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650r
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy for riders who value reliability."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Parts absurdly cheap everywhere
+Forgiving novice-friendly chassis
Cons
−Bland styling ages poorly
−Soft suspension limits spirited riding
−Drop damage very common used
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
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