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Draken 250 vs Z250 SL

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TVS Draken 250
Ex-showroom

₹1.60 L

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Kawasaki Z250 SL
Ex-showroom

₹2 L

25-35 kmpl (approx.)
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Value check

Start with price: TVS Draken 250 at ₹1.60 L; Kawasaki Z250 SL at ₹2 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

TVS Draken 250

₹1.60 L

Kawasaki Z250 SL

₹2 L

Power

Different

TVS Draken 250

38.5 BHP @ 12000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

27.62 Bhp @ 9700 rpm

Torque

Different

TVS Draken 250

23 NM @ 9500 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

22.6 Nm @ 8200 rpm

Mileage / Range

TVS Draken 250

-

Kawasaki Z250 SL

25-35 kmpl (approx.)

Length

TVS Draken 250

-

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1935 mm

Width

TVS Draken 250

-

Kawasaki Z250 SL

700 mm

Ground Clearance

TVS Draken 250

170 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

180 mm

Images

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TVS Draken 250

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Kawasaki Z250 SL

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 73 technical specs across 6 categories with 27 highlighted differences.

Total specs

73

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Differences found

27

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Other Features

19 differences in this category

Engine & Performance
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

TVS Draken 250

23 NM @ 9500 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

22.6 Nm @ 8200 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

TVS Draken 250

38.5 BHP @ 12000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

27.62 Bhp @ 9700 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

TVS Draken 250

249.2cc, 4-valve, DOHC, Short-Stroke, Single-Cylinder, Race Inspired Engine

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

TVS Draken 250

249.2 cc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

249 cc
Other Features
55 visible specs
19 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

134 kg

Kawasaki Z250 SL

148 kg

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Alloys

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Alloy Wheels

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

TVS Draken 250

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Clutch

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Wet Multiplate

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Head Light

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Halogen

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Halogen

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

USD Telescopic Forks

Kawasaki Z250 SL

37 mm telescopic fork

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

11.5:1

Kawasaki Z250 SL

11.3:1

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

1

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1

Gear Pattern

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

1 down, 5 up

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

1340 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1330 mm

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Aluminium Trellis Frame

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Tube diamond

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Naked

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Naked

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Analog

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Stroke

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

53.5 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

61.2 mm

Performance

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

*****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Liquid Cooling

Clock

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

160/50 x 17

Kawasaki Z250 SL

130/70-17M/C 62S

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

TVS Draken 250 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.60 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL is expected to be priced around Rs 2 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

TVS Draken 250 is a concept motorcycle, which now inspires the recently launched TVS Apache RTR 200. It came with premium parts, futuristic technology and a beefier, street fighter looks. The alloy wheel design, tank shrouds and even the front fascia are more or less the same in the RTR 200. TVS will never launch the Draken in India, as it was a concept model for display at Auto Expo.

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL is a single cylinder street bike that uses a powerful 249cc engine producing 27.62 BHP at 9700 rpm and 22.6 Nm at 8200 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and claims a top speed of 153 kmph. The bike is still not on sale in India and would be the best option for Kawasaki if they plan to bring a localized product. It weighs just 148 kg and could help rider with less than average height with its 785 mm of seat height. The bikes in competition includes Benelli TNT 250 and Mahindra Mojo 300 in India.

Bore

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

77 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

72 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

White

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Green, Black, Orange

Design

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

6

Kawasaki Z250 SL

6

Odometer

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

170 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

180 mm

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

120/70 x 17

Kawasaki Z250 SL

100/80-17M/C 52S

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Upcoming

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Upcoming

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z250 SL

BS6-Compliant

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Z250 SL

MF

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

TVS Draken 250

Offset Monoshock Suspension

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

116 mm

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

3.000 (42/14)

ABS

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Optional

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

110 mm

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

2.800 (84/30)

Valve System

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

DOHC, 4 valves

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

36°(Left), 36°(Right)

Official Tagline

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Single Minded Purpose

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Chain

Trail

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

90 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

Rake

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

24°

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

No

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1st=2.800, 2nd=1.933, 3rd=1.444, 4th=1.217, 5th=1.045, 6th=0.923

Ignition

Other Features

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

TVS Draken 250

Single Petal Disc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

220mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper

Front Brake

Safety

Different

TVS Draken 250

Single Petal Disc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

290mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper
Comfort & Convenience
2 visible specs
0 differences

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Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

TVS Draken 250

*****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

TVS Draken 250

Extremely Powerful Engine, USD forks, Lightweight

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed
Fuel & Efficiency
6 visible specs
1 differences

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Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

TVS Draken 250

Petrol

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Petrol

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

TVS Draken 250

10 litres

Kawasaki Z250 SL

11 litres

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

TVS Draken 250

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 1

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

25-35 kmpl (approx.)

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes
Dimensions
4 visible specs
1 differences

Showing all specs in Dimensions, with changed values marked.

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

TVS Draken 250

800 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

785 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1015 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

700 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Same

TVS Draken 250

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1935 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Draken 250 vs Z250 SL

Which is better among TVS Draken 250 and Kawasaki Z250 SL?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare TVS Draken 250 and Kawasaki Z250 SL by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do TVS Draken 250 and Kawasaki Z250 SL prices compare?

Based on the available data, TVS Draken 250 is listed with ₹1.60 L, while Kawasaki Z250 SL is listed with ₹2 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for TVS Draken 250 and Kawasaki Z250 SL?

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Can I compare similar alternatives to TVS Draken 250 and Kawasaki Z250 SL?

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