Honda Nsf250r vs Honda Cbr250rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nsf250r vs Honda Cbr250rr. Honda Nsf250r: ~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures) hp, ~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine) weight, top speed ~220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbr250rr: 38 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nsf250r
Honda Cbr250rr
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
70 kg
168 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures)
38 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish torque figures)
23 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (race conditions only; not road registered)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average for 2017+ model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nsf250r
8.5/10
"Uncompromising racing tool that rewards serious, well-funded track riders."
Pros
+Genuine factory Moto3 specification
+Exceptional chassis feedback
+Bulletproof Honda build quality
Cons
−Brutal maintenance cost schedule
−Zero road legality worldwide
−Narrow powerband punishes inattention
Honda Cbr250rr
8.0/10
"The best small-bore sportbike available, if you find a clean one."
Pros
+Genuinely sharp chassis dynamics
+Reliable Honda mechanicals
+Slick precise gearbox
Cons
−Tiring aggressive riding position
−Highway pace becomes exhausting
−Fairing damage on used examples
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