KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs KTM RC 200
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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
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.9 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 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 250 cc (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
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| Specification | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KTM |
| Model | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 200cc |
| Power | 28hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 22.6nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 163kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17M/C 54H | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66H | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 172km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4000 | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
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2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a modest listed power advantage (28 hp vs 25 hp).
Torque
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed torque advantage (22.6 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a clear listed top-speed advantage (172 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 163 kg). KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has a lower listed seat height (79.5 cm vs 82.4 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 KTM RC 200?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or KTM RC 200?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL has 28 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 163 kg for KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is better, KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL or KTM RC 200?
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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