Kawasaki Z250 SL vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Suzuki GSX-250R Comparison
Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 01:16 AM
Expected Price
₹ 2,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,47,820
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 3,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 148 kg | 152 kg | 178 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 180 mm | 180 mm | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 11 litres | 12 litres | 15 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1330 mm | 1353 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 1935 mm | 2050 mm | 2085 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 700 mm | 790 mm | 740 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1015 mm | 1050 mm | 1110 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 785 mm | 800 mm | 780 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 25-35 kmpl (approx.) | TVS Apache RTR 200 4V mileage is 36 kmpl (approximate). | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 249 cc | 197.75 cc | 248 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 72 mm | 66 mm | 53.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 61.2 mm | 57.8 mm | 55.2 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder | 197.7cc, Oil-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve | 248cc, 2-Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 27.62 Bhp @ 9700 rpm | 20.82 HP @ 9000 rpm | 24.7 HP @ 8000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 22.6 Nm @ 8200 rpm | 17.25 NM @ 7250 rpm | 23.3 NM @ 6500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet multi-disc, Manual | Wet Multi Plate - Slipper Clutch with 5 Plates | Wet Multi-plate | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Oil Cooler with Ram Air Assist | Liquid-Cooled | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 4 valves | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 1 | Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-FI) | Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Mapped Ignition System | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced lubrication, Wet sump | NA | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | NA | NA | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 2.800 (84/30) | NA | NA | |
| Final Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.000 (42/14) | NA | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st=2.800, 2nd=1.933, 3rd=1.444, 4th=1.217, 5th=1.045, 6th=0.923 | NA | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Head Light | |||
| Halogen | LED | 55/60 W | |
| Battery Type | |||
| MF | Maintenance Free (VRLA) | MF | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| 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. | NA | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 290mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper | 270mm Petal Disc | 290mm single disc Nissin twin piston callipers | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 220mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper | 240mm Petal Disc | 240mm single disc Nissin single piston caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloy Wheels | NA | Alloys | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/80-17M/C 52S | 90/90-17 49P (TVS) | 110/80 – 17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 130/70-17M/C 62S | 130/70-R17 62P (TVS Eurogrip) | 140/70-17 | |
| ABS | |||
| Optional | 2-Channel ABS with Rear Lift Protection (RLP) Control | Optional | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 37 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic Forks (Showa, Adjustable) | Telescopic | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload | Showa Monoshock | Mono Shock with 7 presets | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tube diamond | Double Cradle Split Synchro STIFF | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 110 mm | NA | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 116 mm | NA | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 24° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 90 mm | NA | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 36°(Left), 36°(Right) | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Naked | Naked | Sports | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Single Minded Purpose | Racing DNA Unleashed | The Street Sport Bike | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Z250 SL | 2024 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V (New Model) | 2024 Suzuki GSX-250R (Gixxer 250) | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Z250 SL is expected to be priced around Rs 2 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | 2024 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V price is Rs 1.48 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Suzuki GSX-250R (250cc Gixxer) is expected to be priced around Rs 3 lakh in India. | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Upcoming | Available | Upcoming | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Green, Black, Orange | Gloss Black, Pearl White, Matte Blue | Blue, Red, Black, Black-Gold, White, Blue-White | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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