Honda CB Two Fifty vs Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) (1994)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB Two Fiftystacks up against the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB Two FiftyYamaha RD 250 (5-speed)
Model year19941974
Price
Engine239 cc247 cc
Horsepower17 hp30 hp
Torque17 Nm
Weight135 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18

Honda CB Two Fifty vs Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB Two Fifty and the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB Two Fifty brings 17 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Yamaha RD 250 (5-speed) counters with 30 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: