Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin vs Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twinstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-TwinSuzuki GSX 250 Traditional
Model year20111986
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower36 hp
Weight113 kg175 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)

Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin vs Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin and the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional counters with 36 hp at 175 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: