Suzuki Gsx-s250 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-s250 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gsx-s250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-s250
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~181 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-s250
6.5/10
"A sensible, unspectacular learner bike that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Smooth fuel-injected twin
+Reliable with proper maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension wallows cornering
−Mediocre braking performance
−Boring styling, forgettable character
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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