Honda CRF® 250F vs Honda XL Degree 250 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 250Fstacks up against the Honda XL Degree 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250FHonda XL Degree 250
Model year20251998
Price$3,100
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Weight120 kg
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
TiresPirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

Honda CRF® 250F vs Honda XL Degree 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250F and the Honda XL Degree 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250F brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the Honda XL Degree 250 counters with 28 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: