Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional vs Honda MT 250 Elsinore (1986)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditionalstacks 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 TraditionalHonda MT 250 Elsinore
Model year19861973
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower36 hp
Weight175 kg
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

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

Picking between the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional and the Honda MT 250 Elsinore usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional brings 36 hp in a 175 kg package, 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: