Suzuki Gsx250r vs Benelli 302s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx250r vs Benelli 302s. Suzuki Gsx250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish this figure), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx250r
Benelli 302s
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
26.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
198 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish this figure)
160 km/h
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx250r
6.5/10
"Solid, honest starter bike that does exactly what it promises."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin reliability
+Comfortable neutral riding position
+Looks like a real motorcycle
Cons
−No ABS on pre-2019 models
−Highway speeds feel breathless
−Fragile bodywork scratches easily
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
Top 10 Accessories
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