Yamaha YZ 250X vs Honda CRF® 250RWE (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250XHonda CRF® 250RWE
Model year20262026
Price$8,199$10,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg107 kg
Seat height975 mm962 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 R18Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 100/90-19

Yamaha YZ 250X vs Honda CRF® 250RWE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250X and the Honda CRF® 250RWE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250X brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250RWE counters with its own power figure at 107 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250X has the lower MSRP.

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: