Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin vs Honda MT 250 Elsinore (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twinstacks up against the Honda MT 250 Elsinore. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-TwinHonda MT 250 Elsinore
Model year20111973
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight113 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)

Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin vs Honda MT 250 Elsinore — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin and the Honda MT 250 Elsinore usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 250 V-Twin brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the Honda MT 250 Elsinore 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: