Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. 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 Z1000sx
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
135 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
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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