Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Beta RR 250 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 TornadoBeta RR 250
Model year20082006
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight134 kg117 kg
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/80-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Beta RR 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 250 Tornado and the Beta RR 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 Tornado brings its published horsepower in a 134 kg package, while the Beta RR 250 counters with its own power figure at 117 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: