Suzuki GSX-R 250 vs Honda CB250 Super Sport (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R 250stacks up against the Honda CB250 Super Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R 250Honda CB250 Super Sport
Model year19881968
Price
Engine248 cc248 cc
Horsepower45 hp22 hp
Torque24 Nm
Weight138 kg153 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 2-piston calipersExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. 1-piston caliperExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 2.75-18 / 2.75-18

Suzuki GSX-R 250 vs Honda CB250 Super Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R 250 and the Honda CB250 Super Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R 250 brings 45 hp in a 138 kg package, while the Honda CB250 Super Sport counters with 22 hp at 153 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: