Suzuki Raider R150 Carb vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Raider R150 Carb vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Suzuki Raider R150 Carb: ~13.7 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, ~101 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Raider R150 Carb
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
13.7 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~13.7 hp @ 8,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~13.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
~101 kg (curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Raider R150 Carb
7.8/10
"A hard-working commuter that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection every time."
Pros
+Strong mid-range pulling power
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Bulletproof bottom-end reliability
Cons
−Heat soak on slow traffic
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−CDI fails on abused bikes
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10
"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."
Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Runs out of power quickly
−Patchy Suzuki parts availability
−Weak fork seals over mileage
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