Yamaha Niken 900 vs Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken 900
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
22.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
161 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
22.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28-30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather cornering confidence
+Punchy MT-09 derived engine
+Used prices now attractive
Cons
−Front tyre costs are brutal
−Complex LMW servicing expenses
−Heavy and awkward stationary
Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely competent entry-level sport bike that rewards careful buyers."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable fuel injection
+Confident, well-balanced chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Highway performance hits ceiling fast
−Fairing parts hard to source
−Maintenance often neglected by owners
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