Yamaha Serow 250 vs Honda CRF250RE (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Serow 250stacks up against the Honda CRF250RE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Serow 250Honda CRF250RE
Model year20182018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp38 hp
Torque19 Nm27 Nm
Weight130 kg
Seat height32 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

Yamaha Serow 250 vs Honda CRF250RE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Serow 250 and the Honda CRF250RE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Serow 250 brings 18 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Honda CRF250RE counters with 38 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: