Italika DM250 vs Honda CRF250L (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika DM250stacks up against the Honda CRF250L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika DM250Honda CRF250L
Model year20202020
Price$5,199
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp23 hp
Torque17 Nm22 Nm
Weight123 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/100-21 / 120/80-18 3.00-21 / 120/80-18

Italika DM250 vs Honda CRF250L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika DM250 and the Honda CRF250L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika DM250 brings 16 hp in a 123 kg package, while the Honda CRF250L 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: