Fantic XEF 250 Trail vs Honda CRF250L (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Fantic XEF 250 Trailstacks up against the Honda CRF250L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFantic XEF 250 TrailHonda CRF250L
Model year20222020
Price$5,199
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower21 hp23 hp
Torque19 Nm22 Nm
Weight122 kg
Seat height36 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18 3.00-21 / 120/80-18

Fantic XEF 250 Trail vs Honda CRF250L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Fantic XEF 250 Trail and the Honda CRF250L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Fantic XEF 250 Trail brings 21 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Honda CRF250L counters with 23 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: