Honda CRF230F vs Honda CRF250XRL (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF230Fstacks up against the Honda CRF250XRL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF230FHonda CRF250XRL
Model year20202019
Price$4,599
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower29 hp
Torque24 Nm
Seat height35 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires80/100-21 / 100/100-18 90/90-21 / 120/90-18

Honda CRF230F vs Honda CRF250XRL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF230F and the Honda CRF250XRL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF230F brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CRF250XRL counters with 29 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: