Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) vs Honda CRF250M (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NX 250 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Honda CRF250M. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NX 250 (reduced effect)Honda CRF250M
Model year19922017
Price
Engine249 cc250 cc
Horsepower17 hp23 hp
Torque22 Nm
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 120/90-16 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) vs Honda CRF250M — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) and the Honda CRF250M usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NX 250 (reduced effect) brings 17 hp, while the Honda CRF250M counters with 23 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: