Suzuki GSX 250 E vs Honda MT 250 Elsinore (1983)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX 250 EHonda MT 250 Elsinore
Model year19831973
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 3.75-18

Suzuki GSX 250 E vs Honda MT 250 Elsinore — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX 250 E and the Honda MT 250 Elsinore usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX 250 E brings 17 hp, while the Honda MT 250 Elsinore counters with its own power figure.

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: