Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Gsx600f Katana
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
