Honda CRF250X vs Honda CRF® 250R (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF250XHonda CRF® 250R
Model year20192026
Price$7,599$8,399
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower29 hp
Torque24 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height38 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Disc
Rear brakesSingle discDisc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/100-18 Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90-19

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

Picking between the Honda CRF250X and the Honda CRF® 250R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF250X brings 29 hp, while the Honda CRF® 250R counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. 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: