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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki Rm-z250 vs Ktm Sx 250

Suzuki Rm-z250 vs Ktm Sx 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Rm-z250 vs Ktm Sx 250. Suzuki Rm-z250: ~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures) hp, 104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm Sx 250: Approx. 46–49 hp @ 9,000–10,000 rpm (note: estimate based on recent model years; KTM does not always publish official figures) hp, Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022–2024 models) weight, top speed Approx. 110–120 km/h (note: estimate; top speed is limited in motocross use and varies by gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Suzuki Rm-z250 Ktm Sx 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
104 kg
kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (Note: estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures)
Approx. 46–49 hp @ 9,000–10,000 rpm (note: estimate based on recent model years; KTM does not always publish official figures)
Torque
~26 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (Note: estimated; official figures not published by Suzuki)
Approx. 42–45 Nm @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not consistently published)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (Note: estimated real-world; not designed for top speed but for off-road performance)
Approx. 110–120 km/h (note: estimate; top speed is limited in motocross use and varies by gearing)
Weight
104 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2019-2023 models)
Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022–2024 models)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (Note: estimated; motocross bikes vary greatly by riding intensity)
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on riding intensity (note: highly variable in off-road/motocross use)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Suzuki Rm-z250
Suzuki Rm-z250
7.5/10

"A rewarding machine — if you buy one that's been loved."

Pros
+Best-in-class chassis handling
+Strong, usable mid-range power
+Premium Showa suspension components
Cons
Frequently neglected by owners
Expensive to maintain properly
Tight valve adjustment intervals
Ktm Sx 250
Ktm Sx 250
8.5/10

"A brilliant, brutal machine that rewards preparation and punishes neglect."

Pros
+Explosive, addictive two-stroke power
+World-class WP suspension
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
Cons
Powervalve neglect is rampant
Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
Maintenance intervals demand strict discipline

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