Lifan Delta 250 V Twin vs Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Delta 250 V Twinstacks up against the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Delta 250 V TwinHonda CB 250 RS (reduced effect)
Model year20081982
Price
Engine248 cc248 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight137 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.00-18 / 5.00-18 3.00-18 / 3.50-18

Lifan Delta 250 V Twin vs Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Delta 250 V Twin and the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Delta 250 V Twin brings its published horsepower in a 137 kg package, while the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) counters with 17 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: