Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200: 24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Rouser Rs 200
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
18.6 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
18.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
165 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200
7.0/10
"Solid used buy if history is clean and price is right."
Pros
+Genuinely sporty chassis dynamics
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Good parts availability now
Cons
−Tappet noise if neglected
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Electrical gremlins on older units
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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