Yamaha Niken 900 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Niken 900 vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Yamaha Niken 900: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 263 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Niken 900
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 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 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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