Yamaha Mt-25 vs Suzuki Gsx-s250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-25 vs Suzuki Gsx-s250. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-s250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-25
Suzuki Gsx-s250
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.6 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
181 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
145 km/h
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
~181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Suzuki Gsx-s250
6.5/10
"A sensible, unspectacular learner bike that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Smooth fuel-injected twin
+Reliable with proper maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension wallows cornering
−Mediocre braking performance
−Boring styling, forgettable character
Top 10 Accessories
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