GASGAS MC 250 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

GASGAS MC 250 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Overview - GASGAS MC 250 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

GASGAS MC 250 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Technical Specifications GASGAS MC 250 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

GASGAS MC 250 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

GASGAS MC 250 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.4 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	2-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	249 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	310 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	300 mm	Travel	144 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	63.9 degree	Rake	65.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Tokico

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	100 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	950 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

GASGAS MC 250 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands