Honda CBR 250 RR vs Ducati 250 Mark 3 D (1994)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 250 RRDucati 250 Mark 3 D
Model year19941974
Price
Engine249 cc248 cc
Horsepower45 hp20 hp
Torque2 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston caliperExpanding brake
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Honda CBR 250 RR vs Ducati 250 Mark 3 D — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 250 RR and the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 250 RR brings 45 hp in a 158 kg package, while the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D counters with 20 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: