Honda CMX 250 Rebel vs Harley-Davidson SX 250 (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CMX 250 Rebelstacks up against the Harley-Davidson SX 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CMX 250 Rebel | Harley-Davidson SX 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 1983 |
| Price | $2,099 | — |
| Engine | 234 cc | 243 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 17 hp |
| Weight | 139 kg | — |
| Seat height | 27 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 2.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Expanding brake |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake |
| Tires | 90/90-18 / 130/90-15 | 3.00-21 / 4.00-18 |
Honda CMX 250 Rebel vs Harley-Davidson SX 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CMX 250 Rebel and the Harley-Davidson SX 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CMX 250 Rebel brings its published horsepower in a 139 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson SX 250 counters with 17 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: