Kawasaki Z250SL vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Stylish and aggressive looks Improved stability Lightweight handling Read More	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Low on the torque Read More	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	28 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 L	14 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves DOHC	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 61.2 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	22.6 Nm	29.6 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque	8200 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10750 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1015 mm	1140 mm
Seat Height	785 mm	780 mm
Width	700 mm	730 mm
Wheel Base	1330 mm	1380 mm
Length	1935 mm	2090 mm
Kerb Weight	141 kg	169 kg
Ground Clearance	180 mm	160 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	TCI

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial , Tubeless
Rear Tyre	--	140/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	--	R17
Front Tyre	--	110/70 R17
Front Wheel Size	--	R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Uni-Track	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tube Diamond Tube Diamond	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No