NSU Sportsmax vs Suzuki GSX 250R ABS (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Sportsmaxstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 250R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU SportsmaxSuzuki GSX 250R ABS
Model year19562025
Price
Engine247 cc248 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Weight112 kg181 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 IRC 110/80 R17M/C 57H / IRC 140/70 R17M/C 66H

NSU Sportsmax vs Suzuki GSX 250R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Sportsmax and the Suzuki GSX 250R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Sportsmax brings 28 hp in a 112 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 250R ABS counters with its own power figure at 181 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: