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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Yamaha Fazer 250

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Yamaha Fazer 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Kawasaki Zzr600: 98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp) hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg) weight, top speed 250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year), 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 Zzr600 Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
135 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
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 Zzr600
Kawasaki Zzr600
8.0/10

"The thinking rider's used 600 — reliable, capable, and criminally undervalued."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
Fairing parts increasingly scarce
Carbs need regular balancing
Front forks feel dated
Yamaha Fazer 250
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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