Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. 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 Rouser Rs 200
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
18.6 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
18.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
165 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
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
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