Best 250cc Bike Models

The KTM 250 Duke is the newest kid on the block, and its aggressive pricing has attracted a lot of young buyers already. The 250 Duke features similar design language to the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke. The KTM 250 Duke comes with a 248.7cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 30bhp and 24Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The Duke 250 weighs 161kg, making it one of the lightest motorcycles in this segment.

The Suzuki Gixxer 250 is the brand’s naked motorcycle offering to the 250cc category. The motorcycle features a tank cowl design adding to the muscular looks. Other features of the Gixxer 250 include a fully-digital instrument cluster, LED headlamps and tail-lamps, twin-muffler design, split-seats, and dual-channel ABS. The Suzuki Gixxer 250 is powered by an air/oil cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 249cc engine producing 26.1bhp and 22.6Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox.

Another new motorcycle in the 250cc segment is the Yamaha FZ 25. The FZ 25 looks similar to the FZ-S, but upon closer inspection, the difference is evident, such as the headlight design, front cowl, and the exhaust. The Yamaha FZ 25 is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 20bhp and 20Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Yamaha FZ25 has an advantage over its competitors regarding pricing but falls behind on performance.

The Honda CBR250R is a fully-faired motorcycle and one among the oldest motorcycle in the segment. The company has revised the bike in 2018, which now features sporty graphics, LED headlamps and tail-lamps. Other features include dual-channel ABS, part-digital instrument cluster, a chunky muffler design and split-seats. The Honda CBR250R is powered by a liquid cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 249cc engine producing 26.1bhp and 22.9Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is a fully-faired version of its sibling in the company’s line-up. The fully-faired motorcycle features a sharp-looking headlamp design, that makes it stand apart in the segment. Other features include clip-on handlebars, split-seats, twin-muffler design, LED headlamps and tail-lamps, and dual-channel ABS. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is powered by an air/oil cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 249cc engine producing 26.1bhp and 22.6Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox.

The Yamaha Fazer 25 is the faired version of the FZ25 and it is branded as a touring motorcycle. The motorcycle features an aerodynamic front fairing stylish LED DRLs and LED headlight. Rest all the components are identical to the FZ25. The Fazer 25 is an excellent package when it comes to long-distance touring and highway cruising. The Yamaha Fazer 25 draws power from a 249cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 20bhp and 20Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Fazer 25 is also a good motorcycle for daily commuting with the good low and mid-range torque.

The Benelli Leoncino 250 is a scrambler style motorcycle offering from the brand. The motorcycle borrows its design cues from its elder sibling, the Leoncino 500. The oval-shaped headlamps cluster with integrated LED DRLs and projector set-up, LED turn indicators and tail-lamps, one-piece seat, a unique tank design completes the modern-retro look of the motorcycle. The Benelli Leoncino 250 is powered by a liquid cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 249cc engine producing 25.8bhp and 21Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle features dual-channel ABS as well.

The FB Mondial HP 300 sports a mix of cafe racer and scrambler look. The long tank design reminds you of the cafe racer look, while the knobby tires, and the double barrel full stainless steel exhaust adds to the scrambler looks of the motorcycle. The round-shaped headlamps, bar-end mirrors, spoke wheels, long-engine guard completes the retro looks of the motorcycle. The FB Mondial HP 300 is powered by a liquid cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 249cc engine producing 22.5bhp and 22Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle features dual-channel ABS as well.

The Hyosung GT250R is an entry-level sports bike from the brand in India. The dual-housing head-lamp cluster with projector set-up, full body fairing, air-ducts on the front, split-seats, and clip-on handlebars adds to the sporty looks and features of the motorcycle. The Hyosung GT250R is powered by an air/oil cooled, fuel-injected, v-twin, 249cc engine producing 28bhp and 22Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a five-speed gearbox. The motorcycle features a large 17 litre tank and dual-channel ABS as well.