Can-Am DS 250 vs Barossa KHB 250 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am DS 250stacks up against the Barossa KHB 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 250Barossa KHB 250
Model year20142009
Price$4,149
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight195 kg199 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires22/7-10 / 20/11-9 21/7-10 / 21/10-8

Can-Am DS 250 vs Barossa KHB 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 250 and the Barossa KHB 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 250 brings its published horsepower in a 195 kg package, while the Barossa KHB 250 counters with its own power figure at 199 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: