CF MOTO 250SR vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- CF MOTO 250SR 78 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 27.8 hp (CF MOTO 250SR) up to 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Torque spans 22 Nm (CF MOTO 250SR) up to 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Weight spans 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 165 kg (CF MOTO 250SR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | CF MOTO 250SR | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | KAWASAKI |
| Model | CF MOTO 250SR | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
| Engine size | 250cc | 250cc |
| Power | 27.8hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 22nm. | 22.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 165kg | 163kg |
| Front brake | 292mm disc with 4-piston caliper (CF MOTO calipers) | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with single-piston caliper ABS (CF MOTO calipers) | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 (CST) | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-17 (CST) | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm inverted fork telescopic | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single central shock absorber | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 161km/h | 172km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3949 | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2023 CF MOTO 250SR vs 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 250SR and 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
250SR and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
250SR and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar peak power (27.8 hp vs 28 hp).
Torque
250SR and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar listed torque (22 Nm vs 22.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a modest listed top-speed advantage (172 km/h vs 161 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250SR and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar listed weights (165 kg vs 163 kg). 250SR has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 250SR vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph) vs 161 km/h (100 mph) for CF MOTO 250SR.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 250SR or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has 28 hp compared with 28 hp on the CF MOTO 250SR.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 250SR or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is lighter at 163 kg vs 165 kg for CF MOTO 250SR.
Which is better, CF MOTO 250SR or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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