Suzuki Gs500 vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gs500 vs Yamaha Mt-25. Suzuki Gs500: 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gs500
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
45 hp @ 9,000 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gs500
7.5/10
"The smartest, most sensible used motorcycle under two grand."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving but still teachable
Cons
−Suspension is genuinely soft
−Brakes feel dated
−Zero excitement factor
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
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