Spec comparison: Hyosung GT250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Suzuki Inazuma GW250

Team OD Updated: June 16, 2014, 06:15 PM IST

Three twin-cylinders motorcycles, all of them offer a good balance of power and practicality in the 200-300cc range, and all of them are worth an entry-level hatchback. Currently, there are three twin-cylinders motorcycles on sale in India in this displacement range, which is perfect for someone who is looking for a daily rider with sportsbike-like performance. Hyosung offers the V-twin 250cc GT250R sportsbike, while Kawasaki and Suzuki offer the parallel twin Ninja 300 and Inazuma respectively. So which one is (on paper) worth your money.

Suzuki Inazuma

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300

2013 Hyosung GT250R

Suzuki Inazuma vs Hyosung GT250R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300


SPECS	SUZUKI INAZUMA
Displacement	248cc
Valves	4
DOHC/SOHC	SOHC
Max Power	24PS@8500rpm
Max Torque	22Nm@6500rpm
Dimensions LxWxH (mm)	2145x760x1075
Suspension F/R	Telescopic/ Swingarm type
Brakes F/R	Disc / Disc
Wheelbase mm	1430
Kerb weight	183kg
0-100kmph	-
Top speed	150kmph (claimed)
Fuel efficiency	30kmpl (city) 35.3kmpl (highway)
Price, ex-Mumbai	Rs 2.29 lakh

SPECS	HYOSUNG GT250R
Displacement	249cc
Valves	8
DOHC/SOHC	DOHC
Max Power	28PS@10,000rpm
Max Torque	22.07Nm@8000rpm
Dimensions LxWxH (mm)	2090x700x1130
Suspension F/R	Telescopic/ Monoshock
Brakes F/R	300mm double disc / 230mm disc
Wheelbase mm	1435
Kerb weight	188kg
0-100kmph	9.3s
Top speed	146.2kmph
Fuel efficiency	30.20kmpl
Price, ex-Mumbai	Rs 2.75 lakh

SPECS	KAWASAKI NINJA 300
Displacement	296cc
Valves	8
DOHC/SOHC	DOHC
Max Power	39PS@11,000rpm
Max Torque	27Nm@10,000rpm
Dimensions LxWxH (mm)	2015x715x1110
Suspension F/R	Telescopic/ Uni-trak gas charged
Brakes F/R	290mm disc / 220mm disc
Wheelbase mm	1405
Kerb weight	172kg
0-100kmph	7.51s
Top speed	158kmph
Fuel efficiency	25.60kmpl
Price, ex-Mumbai	Rs 3.50 lakh