Honda NSR 250 R vs Ducati 250 Diana (1989)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NSR 250 RDucati 250 Diana
Model year19891967
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower45 hp19 hp
Weight131 kg135 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 piston calipersExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston caliperExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-17 / 150/60-18 2.75-18 / 3.00-18

Honda NSR 250 R vs Ducati 250 Diana — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NSR 250 R and the Ducati 250 Diana usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NSR 250 R brings 45 hp in a 131 kg package, while the Ducati 250 Diana counters with 19 hp at 135 kg.

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: