Honda Crf300 Rally vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf300 Rally vs Yamaha Xt250. Honda Crf300 Rally: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 160 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf300 Rally
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
160 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
160 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approx. 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf300 Rally
7.5/10
"A dependable, unfussy beginner-to-intermediate adventure bike that rewards sensible riding."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel range
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Suspension limits off-road use
−Tall riders feel cramped
−Fairing repairs get expensive
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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