Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Suzuki Gsx-s1000f: 148 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (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
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
148 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
148 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
135 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Suzuki Gsx-s1000f
8.0/10
"A fire-breathing bargain that rewards experienced riders with maturity."
Pros
+Savage engine, brilliant power delivery
+Bulletproof Suzuki reliability reputation
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely underwhelming
−Fairing panels costly to replace
−Wind protection only mediocre
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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