DF Motor DF250RTC-B vs Honda Nighthawk 250 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DF Motor DF250RTC-Bstacks up against the Honda Nighthawk 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDF Motor DF250RTC-BHonda Nighthawk 250
Model year20162007
Price$3,599
Engine229 cc234 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight130 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/60-17 / 140/60-17 90/90-18 / 120/90-16

DF Motor DF250RTC-B vs Honda Nighthawk 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the DF Motor DF250RTC-B and the Honda Nighthawk 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DF Motor DF250RTC-B brings 15 hp, while the Honda Nighthawk 250 counters with its own power figure at 130 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: