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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki Gsx-250r vs Benelli 249s

Suzuki Gsx-250r vs Benelli 249s

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Gsx-250r vs Benelli 249s. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Benelli 249s: Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market hp, Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets weight, top speed Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Suzuki Gsx-250r Benelli 249s
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
155 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Suzuki Gsx-250r
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10

"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."

Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
Runs out of power quickly
Patchy Suzuki parts availability
Weak fork seals over mileage
Benelli 249s
Benelli 249s
6.5/10

"A rewarding buy if you buy smart and buy careful."

Pros
+Surprisingly strong parallel-twin character
+Sporty ergonomics done right
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
Fuel pump reliability concerns
Parts sourcing genuinely painful
Sticky throttle-by-wire issues

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