Honda CB250R
Honda CB250R
Standard
RM 23,999
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Kawasaki Ninja 250
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Standard
RM 23,071
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Honda CB250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs Kawasaki Z 250 Comparison

Overview: CB250R vs Ninja 250 vs Z 250

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Displacement 250 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 27 hp 39 hp 27.6 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.27/5
30 reviews
4.23/5
47 reviews
4.37/5
38 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Modern café racer

Modern features

Learner friendly

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Amazing styling

Great features

Very powerful engine

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The Z series of Kawasaki is well known for the aggressive-looking motorcycles which fall under it. And the Z250, despite being one of the smallest one of the lot, has a big bike appeal to it. The razor-sharp design with new changes to headlamps and fuel tank make it look muscular and sharp.

Despite being an entry-level performance-oriented motorcycle, the Kawasaki Z250 is equipped with all the premium cosmetic features which are usually found in a flagship motorcycle. Things like all-LED headlamps and tail lamps as well as fully digital instrument console from the Z650 do lift up the appeal o of the Z250.

The four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin, 249cc engine of the Kawasaki Z250 is very impressive as far as performance and refinement is concerned. With 37PS of maximum power and 23Nm of peak torque on tap, the Kawasaki Z250 is one of the most powerful quarter-liter nakeds in the market right now.

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Things we don't like

Underpowered

Polarizing design

Expensive by comparison

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Expensive than its competitors

Lacks ABS

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While the stiff suspension setup does aid the Kawasaki Z250 in handling department, it does take a small toll on the overall ride quality, which isn’t too plush on uneven tarmacs. Adding to it, the pillion seat too is small and a bit hard, making it a bit uncomfortable for pillion riders on longer rides.

While the fully digital instrument console on the Kawasaki Z250 looks fancy with its unique layout, it is not as convenient to read in bright daylight.

Compared to all the other twin-cylinder motorcycles, the Kawasaki Z250 is priced at quite a premium point, which when taking the competition into account, seems lesser value for money.

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 250 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 27 hp 39 hp 27.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 L 14.0 L 11.0 L
Bore X Stroke 76 mm x 55 mm -- 72 mm x 61.2 mm
Maximum Torque 23.4 Nm 23.5 Nm 22.6 Nm
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 -- 11.3:1
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive Chain Drive
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves DOHC
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder 1 2 1
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust -- Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC
RPM at Maximum Torque 7750 rpm -- 8200 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 9500 rpm -- 9700 rpm
Lubrication System -- Wet Sump Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4 4
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport Sport
Seat Height 800 mm 785 mm 785 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Length 2020 mm 1990 mm 1935 mm
Wheel Base 1355 mm 1370 mm 1330 mm
Height 1050 mm 1120 mm 1015 mm
Width 805 mm 710 mm 700 mm
Ground Clearance 155 mm 140 mm 180 mm
Oil Tank Capacity 1.8 L -- --
Kerb Weight 145 kg 167 kg 148 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Transistorized Digital Digital
Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI EFI Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 110/70 R17 110/70 R17 110/80 R17
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 150/60 R17 130/70 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless Radial
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R17 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock Monoshock Uni Trak
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 130 mm --
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 132 mm --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes -- Optional Optional
Pass Switch Yes Yes Yes
Launch Control No No No
Back Rest No No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes
Leg Guards Yes No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport Sport Sport Sport
Shutter Lock -- No No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No No
Central Locking -- No --
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No --
Traction Control -- No No
Stability Control -- -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No No
Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No No
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes --
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes Yes
Body Frame Type -- Trellis Trellis Tube Diamond Tube Diamond

Electrical

Head Lamp LED LED LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No --

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No Optional Optional No
Cruise Control No No No
Additional Features -- LED Daytime Running Lights LED Daytime Running Lights --

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc

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