Kawasaki KX450 vs Suzuki RM-Z250
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KX450 and the Suzuki RM-Z250 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KX450
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,811
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki RM-Z250
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱559,000
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KX450 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱525,000, which is ₱34,000 (6%) below the Suzuki RM-Z250 at ₱559,000.
- The KX450 has the larger engine (449 cc against 249 cc for the RM-Z250).
- The KX450 is the heavier bike (112.6 kg against 106 kg for the RM-Z250).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KX450Standard, ₱525,000 | Suzuki RM-Z250Standard, ₱559,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 449 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 36.8 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 25.2 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 9100 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 44 mm | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2180 mm | 2185 mm |
| Width (differs) | 820 mm | 835 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1270 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1480 mm | 1485 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 960 mm | 955 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 345 mm | 330 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 112.6 kg | 106 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 6.2 L | 6.3 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, 49 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak, adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression and adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Single semi-floating petal disc, 270 mm, Brembo dual-piston | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 240 mm, Single-piston | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100-21 51M | 80/100-21 51M, tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/80-19 63M | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Power modes, launch control, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.