Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Triumph Sprint St 1050: 125 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Sprint St 1050
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,250 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Sprint St 1050
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is spectacular
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, adjustable handling
Cons
−Forks need frequent attention
−Throttle bodies can hunt
−Heavy for city riding
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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