Ducati 250 Mark 3 vs Honda CRF® 250RX (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 250 Mark 3stacks up against the Honda CRF® 250RX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 250 Mark 3Honda CRF® 250RX
Model year19742026
Price$8,699
Engine248 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Weight110 kg
Seat height957 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesExpanding brakeDisc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeDisc
Tires3.00-19 / 3.50-18 Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 90/90-21 / Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 110/100-18

Ducati 250 Mark 3 vs Honda CRF® 250RX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 250 Mark 3 and the Honda CRF® 250RX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 250 Mark 3 brings 18 hp, while the Honda CRF® 250RX counters with its own power figure at 110 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: