California Scooter SG250 San Gabriel vs Honda FTR 230 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the California Scooter SG250 San Gabrielstacks up against the Honda FTR 230. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCalifornia Scooter SG250 San GabrielHonda FTR 230
Model year20202011
Price$2,295
Engine223 cc223 cc
Torque18 Nm
Weight119 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/70-17 / 120/70-17 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

California Scooter SG250 San Gabriel vs Honda FTR 230 — which should you buy?

Picking between the California Scooter SG250 San Gabriel and the Honda FTR 230 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the California Scooter SG250 San Gabriel brings its published horsepower, while the Honda FTR 230 counters with its own power figure at 119 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: