Honda Crf300l vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf300l vs Honda Crf250l. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf300l
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
130 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 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 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
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
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