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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Xr650l vs Kymco Ct 250

Honda Xr650l vs Kymco Ct 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Xr650l vs Kymco Ct 250. 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. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Xr650l Kymco Ct 250
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
18 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
145 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)
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Xr650l
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
Kymco Ct 250
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10

"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."

Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
Underpowered above 60mph
Mediocre suspension quality
Often neglected by previous owners

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