Honda Crf250l vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf250l vs Yamaha Xt 660. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf250l
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
165 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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