Honda CRF250X vs Honda CR 250 R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF250Xstacks up against the Honda CR 250 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF250XHonda CR 250 R
Model year20192007
Price$7,599$6,449
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower29 hp
Torque24 Nm
Weight97 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/100-18 80/0-21 / 110/90-19

Honda CRF250X vs Honda CR 250 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF250X and the Honda CR 250 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF250X brings 29 hp, while the Honda CR 250 R counters with its own power figure at 97 kg. On price, the Honda CR 250 R 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: