KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
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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.
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Torque spans 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Weight spans 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
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| Specification | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 700cc |
| Power | 28hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 22.6nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 163kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17M/C 54H | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66H | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 172km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4000 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 differ on the listed specifications: the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a lower listed weight, and the YZF-R7 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
YZF-R7 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R7 has a clear listed power advantage (73 hp vs 28 hp).
Torque
YZF-R7 has a clear listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 22.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R7 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 172 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 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: YZF-R7 is listed higher (83.5 cm) than KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL (79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 172 km/h (107 mph) for KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 has 73 hp compared with 28 hp on the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is lighter at 163 kg vs 188 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is better, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
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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