Suzuki Inazuma 250 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Inazuma 250 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Inazuma 250: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, 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 Inazuma 250
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
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
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 Inazuma 250
6.5/10
"A honest, unfussy commuter that punches exactly at its weight."
Pros
+Silky smooth parallel-twin
+Rock-solid Suzuki reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 7,000rpm
−Soft suspension feels vague
−Parts availability genuinely patchy
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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