Bajaj CT 125 Alloy 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.
- Bajaj CT 125 Alloy 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 10.5 hp (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) up to 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Torque spans 10 Nm (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) up to 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Weight spans 115 kg (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) to 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) to 250 cc (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
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| Specification | Bajaj CT 125 Alloy | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Bajaj CT 125 Alloy | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
| Engine size | 125cc | 250cc |
| Power | 10.5hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 10nm. | 22.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 115kg | 163kg |
| Front brake | Mechanically Expanding Shoes, 130mm Drum | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | Mechanically Expanding Shoes, 130mm Drum | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 2.75 - 17, 41P | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 3.00 - 17, 50P | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 125 mm Fork travel, Telescopic | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | 94 mm Rear Wheel travel, SNS | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 90km/h | 172km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10.5 L – 2.3 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Price | Price not listed. | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2023 Bajaj CT 125 Alloy vs 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj CT 125 Alloy and 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL differ on the listed specifications: the CT 125 Alloy has a lower listed weight, and the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed power advantage (28 hp vs 10.5 hp).
Torque
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed torque advantage (22.6 Nm vs 10 Nm).
Listed top speed
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed top-speed advantage (172 km/h vs 90 km/h).
Cooling
CT 125 Alloy is listed as air-cooled, and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CT 125 Alloy is notably lighter on the listed weight (115 kg vs 163 kg). CT 125 Alloy and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj CT 125 Alloy vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for Bajaj CT 125 Alloy.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has 28 hp compared with 11 hp on the Bajaj CT 125 Alloy.
Which is lighter, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
Bajaj CT 125 Alloy is lighter at 115 kg vs 163 kg for KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is better, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy 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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