Brand	Honda Malaysia	Kawasaki Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 23,999 Honda CB250R Price	RM 14,850	RM 22,500 KTM 250 Duke Price
Variant	Honda CB250R Standard	Kawasaki Z 250 SL	250 Duke Standard
User Rating	4.27 CB250R reviews	4.37 Z 250 reviews	4.38 250 Duke reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
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Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Start Option	Electric	Electric	Electric
Displacement	250 cc	249 cc	248.8 cc
Maximum Power	27 hp	27.6 hp	29.5 hp

	4.27/5 30 reviews	4.37/5 38 reviews	4.38/5 21 reviews
User Review Comparison	Compact naked bike offering premium quality and dynamic performance The Honda CB250R looks and feels premium, even though it’s a small bike. The design is muscular, and the LED lights give it a modern look. I love... Read More J Jenvin Nov 05, 2025 for Honda CB250R	A versatile city commuter The Kawasaki Z250 is a great choice for daily commutes. Its easy handling and slim profile make it a standout choice in urban environments. It is a... Read More S Sajjad Jan 24, 2024 for Kawasaki Z 250	Aggressive naked bike that's beginner-friendly The KTM 250 Duke is an excellent mix of fast speed and comfort for everyday use. It's small and light, so it's great for getting around Kuala... Read More L Lekir Jul 22, 2025 for KTM 250 Duke

Things we like	Modern café racer Modern features Learner friendly Read More	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. Read More	Agile design and handling Good level of kit on offer Read More
Things we don't like	Underpowered Polarizing design Expensive by comparison Read More	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. Read More	Stiff ride quality Digital meters hard to read while on the go Read More

Category	Sport	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	800 mm	785 mm	830 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2	2
Length	2020 mm	1935 mm	2050 mm
Wheel Base	1355 mm	1330 mm	1357 mm
Height	1050 mm	1015 mm	810 mm
Width	805 mm	700 mm	730 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	180 mm	185 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	1.8 L	--	--
Kerb Weight	145 kg	148 kg	--
Dry Weight	--	--	147 kg

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

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

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork	WP USD
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Uni Trak	WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	--	142 mm

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

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

Displacement	250 cc	249 cc	248.8 cc
Maximum Power	27 hp	27.6 hp	29.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 L	11.0 L	13.4 L
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	72 mm x 61.2 mm	72 mm x 61.1 mm
Maximum Torque	23.4 Nm	22.6 Nm	24 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	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	1	1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	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	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4	4
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--

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	--	Tube Diamond Tube Diamond	Split Trellis Frame Split Trellis Frame

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No	No

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

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	Digital Digital	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No	No

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

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