Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs. Zongshen GS-250. Which is better for a beginner?

Question

I realize the Ninja is the standard entry bike, and the Zongshen does not quite measure up performance wise, topping out at 80 mph. However, I probably don't need to go over 80 mph...and the Zongshen, IMO, looks better.

Therefore, does anyone have any experience with this bike, or company? Supposedly they are a legit chinese company using ISO standards, unlike some of the fly by night chinese companies... But I'd rather not be the person to drop 2 g's and realize they suck. lol

Thanks!

Ok well looks like Ninja is pretty consistent. Perhaps that's what I will go with. Thx!

Answer 1

hello brother...
i'm an owner of a Zongshen 250 GS predecessor, the ZS 200 GS. Too bad, i guess i'm a bit too late for this. But I can't help to give my share for what i think about the 250 GS. I've been using my 200 GS for one year and four months now at a daily basis (going to work and back home. 11k kms on the odometer), and so far, i haven't experienced any problem with its engine. I know some guys who own the 200 GS bike for three years now, since it's release in 2004. According to the Zongshen site the 250GS is a lot better with my 200 GS not just with its 230cc displacement but it's on OHC unlike mine which is on pushrods and tops 75mph only. I haven't seen this descendant before but, it promises that it's a lot quieter than my engine (pushrods are noisy).

My opinion regarding the comparison with the Kawasaki Ninja is, for certain 250GS can't live up to the Ninja performance wise. But what can a single-cylinder do against a twin-inline bike. It's as much as comparing the Kawasaki Ninja 250R to a Kawasaki ZX-2R (ZXR250) which has four-inline 250cc engine and it tops 125mph against the Ninja's 105mph topspeed. Take note, they both have the same displacements.

The point is, Zongshen 250 GS is different to Kawasaki Ninja 250R in terms of purpose. So you got these choices, high performance or fuel efficiency and elimination of maintenance costs on "carb synchros"? Another thing, are you really going to use all that 105mph? I'm not saying you favor the zongshen bike, if you're really up to high speeds 'coz your someone on the go on highways, then get a Ninja. But if you want a head-turner daily ride on low fuel budget and overall economy you go for a 250GS. The bottomline is, it's your call.

I hope my answer made some sense. Good luck!

Answer 2

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Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs. Zongshen GS-250. Which is better for a beginner?
I realize the Ninja is the standard entry bike, and the Zongshen does not quite measure up performance wise, topping out at 80 mph. However, I probably don't need to go over 80 mph...and the Zongshen, IMO, looks better.

Therefore, does anyone have any experience with this bike, or company?...

Answer 3

If you can spend a little extra go with Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 300. Those chinese bikes totally suck! There are issues with warranty, service is extremely lousy, and if something happens you will wait months to get it repaired. As much as you can stay away from Zongshen, Rebel Raptors, Benelli, KeeWay and anything made in China. The guys here in Australia bought some of those including Zongshen and had nothing but trouble, especially with Zongshen.
Check this out: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f16/zongshen-200gy-2-product-review-86720/
People say that chinese bike is faulty already in an advertising brochure by default and you buy it already broken. There is no substitute for proven, time-tested, good quality, reliable brands like Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha... Of course it's your call, but if you can afford Ninja, you can't go wrong. Good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Does the place where you wish to buy the Hyosung also carry repair parts for it? Buying a bike is one half the equation, what about repair parts? So you buy the Chinese bike and drop it damaging a minor part, but one that without it you can't operate the cycle-what do you do? Find an internet site or some dealer 200 miles away who orders the part, and then you wait 3-6 months for it to ship only to find out they sent you the wrong part? At least with the lil ninja you know you have an entire network of dealerships and mechanics to stand behind you. Until the Chinese and other cheap imports that are now flooding our shores have established dealer networks in place they are basically expensive throw away machines.

Answer 7

You have to be pretty brave to go with the Zongshen, but if you have a GOOD dealer NEARBY, it is worth considering.

I'm very happy with my Kawasaki and I think you'd like the little Ninja a lot. We know it will hold up well. We know very little about the Zongshen, just what we read, sorry.

Answer 8

kawasaki NInja better because the horse power is higher than Zongshen GS-250,kawasaki ninja was higher quality.

Answer 9

The main thing you want to keep in mind is "THE REP". Go with the bike that people know about, people know the Ninja and lots of people can work on them parts and easy to come buy. After market parts are everywhere and you know you'll want to add or change something. That what we do, be different, that's why we ride. Go with the Ninja and change it the way you want instead of something no one has heard of.

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