Honda Crf300l vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf300l vs Yamaha Xt250. 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. 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 Crf300l
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 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
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
120 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
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
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
