Honda CBX 250 Twister vs Honda VT 250 Spada OBI (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBX 250 Twisterstacks up against the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBX 250 TwisterHonda VT 250 Spada OBI
Model year20061989
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower24 hp40 hp
Weight140 kg140 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 M/C 52S / 130/70-17 M/C 62S 110/80-17 52H / 140/70-17 66H

Honda CBX 250 Twister vs Honda VT 250 Spada OBI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBX 250 Twister and the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBX 250 Twister brings 24 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI counters with 40 hp at 140 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: