Honda CRF® 250RX vs Yamaha YZ 250X (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250RXYamaha YZ 250X
Model year20262026
Price$8,699$8,199
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight110 kg103 kg
Seat height957 mm975 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax AT81: 90/90-21 / Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 110/100-18Dunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 R18

Honda CRF® 250RX vs Yamaha YZ 250X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250RX and the Yamaha YZ 250X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250RX brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the Yamaha YZ 250X counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250X 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: