Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Cfmoto 250sr. Kawasaki Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Z1000sx
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
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
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