Honda Xr 150l vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Yamaha Xt250. Honda Xr 150l: 13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune), 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 Xr 150l
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
120 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr 150l
7.5/10
"The perfect first trail bike that genuinely holds its value."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap parts availability
+Confidence-inspiring off-road geometry
Cons
−Painfully slow on highways
−Suspension too basic for fast trails
−Pillion comfort nearly nonexistent
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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