Cagiva SX 250 vs Harley-Davidson SX 250 (1983)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva SX 250stacks up against the Harley-Davidson SX 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva SX 250Harley-Davidson SX 250
Model year19831983
Price
Engine243 cc243 cc
Horsepower17 hp17 hp
Fuel capacity2.8 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18 3.00-21 / 4.00-18

Cagiva SX 250 vs Harley-Davidson SX 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva SX 250 and the Harley-Davidson SX 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva SX 250 brings 17 hp, while the Harley-Davidson SX 250 counters with 17 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: