Honda XR 250 R vs Honda CRF® 250F (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 RHonda CRF® 250F
Model year20042025
Price$4,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight120 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires80/90-21 / 100/90-18 Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

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

Picking between the Honda XR 250 R and the Honda CRF® 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 R brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CRF® 250F counters with its own power figure at 120 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: