Honda Crf250l vs Honda Crf300l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf250l
Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf250l
7.0/10
"The most sensible used bike you'll ever mildly regret."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredibly cheap to run
+Capable light off-road
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Front brake underwhelms
−Stock power feels strangled
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often