Kawasaki Zzr1400 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zzr1400 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Zzr1400
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
135 km/h
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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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