Honda Xr650l vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr650l vs Honda Crf250l. Honda Xr650l: 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Xr650l
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions)
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
130 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 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 Xr650l
7.8/10
"The definition of reliable, if you accept its 1993 soul."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Factory jetting criminally lean
−Heavy for true off-road
−Dated suspension technology
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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