Husqvarna CR 250 vs Honda SL 250 (1989)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna CR 250Honda SL 250
Model year19891971
Price——
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower33 hp—
Weight93 kg—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—5-speed
Front brakes—Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes—Expanding brake (drum brake)

Husqvarna CR 250 vs Honda SL 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna CR 250 and the Honda SL 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna CR 250 brings 33 hp in a 93 kg package, while the Honda SL 250 counters with its own power figure.

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: