Harley-Davidson SX 250 vs CSR Cruiser (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson SX 250stacks up against the CSR Cruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson SX 250CSR Cruiser
Model year19832010
Price$3,300
Engine243 cc244 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Seat height22 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18 100/90-18 / 150/80-15

Harley-Davidson SX 250 vs CSR Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson SX 250 and the CSR Cruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson SX 250 brings 17 hp, while the CSR Cruiser counters with its own power figure.

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: