Veli VL250GS-5 vs Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli VL250GS-5stacks up against the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL250GS-5Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk
Model year20121981
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower25 hp27 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight180 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17 3.50-18 / 3.75-18

Veli VL250GS-5 vs Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL250GS-5 and the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli VL250GS-5 brings 25 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 250 E Black Hawk counters with 27 hp.

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: