Honda CRF® 250R vs Honda CRF250X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 250Rstacks up against the Honda CRF250X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250RHonda CRF250X
Model year20262019
Price$8,399$7,599
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower29 hp
Torque24 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height955 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesDiscSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesDiscSingle disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90-1980/100-21 / 100/100-18

Honda CRF® 250R vs Honda CRF250X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250R and the Honda CRF250X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250R brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Honda CRF250X counters with 29 hp. On price, the Honda CRF250X has the lower MSRP.

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: