Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Yamaha Fz25. Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.6 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
148 kg (curb/wet weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
7.0/10
"Honest, capable commuter that rewards careful buyers willing to inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Punchy usable mid-range torque
+USD forks feel genuinely planted
+Low running and service costs
Cons
−Handlebar vibration at highway speeds
−Throttle body carbon buildup issues
−Cheap fairing clips crack easily
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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