HONDA Forza 250 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.
- HONDA Forza 250 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 23 hp (HONDA Forza 250) up to 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Torque spans 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 23.4 Nm (HONDA Forza 250).
- Weight spans 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 184 kg (HONDA Forza 250).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA Forza 250 | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA Forza 250 | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
| Engine size | 250cc | 250cc |
| Power | 23hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 23.4nm. | 22.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 163kg |
| Front brake | Disc ABS | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | Disc ABS | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R15 | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 R14 | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 33 mm telescopic | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Scooter | Supersport |
| Top speed | 150km/h | 172km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11.6 L – 3.1 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4499 | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2023 HONDA Forza 250 vs 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA Forza 250 and 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Forza 250 and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed power advantage (28 hp vs 23 hp).
Torque
Forza 250 and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar listed torque (23.4 Nm vs 22.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed top-speed advantage (172 km/h vs 150 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is notably lighter on the listed weight (163 kg vs 184 kg). Forza 250 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA Forza 250 vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph) vs 150 km/h (93 mph) for HONDA Forza 250.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA Forza 250 or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has 28 hp compared with 23 hp on the HONDA Forza 250.
Which is lighter, HONDA Forza 250 or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is lighter at 163 kg vs 184 kg for HONDA Forza 250.
Which is better, HONDA Forza 250 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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