Kawasaki KLX300R vs Honda CRF 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki KLX300R vs Honda CRF 250. Kawasaki KLX300R: ~28 hp (estimated) hp, ~242 lbs (estimated wet) weight, top speed ~85 mph (estimated). Honda CRF 250: ? hp, 104kg weight, top speed ?, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki KLX300R
Honda CRF 250
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
— hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
— Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
242 kg
104 kg
Type
Dirt
Dirt
Horsepower
~28 hp (estimated)
—
Torque
~19 lb-ft (estimated)
—
Top Speed
~85 mph (estimated)
—
Weight
~242 lbs (estimated wet)
104kg
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda CRF 250
7.5/10
"A trustworthy trail weapon — if the previous owner wasn't lazy."
Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Lightweight and nimble handling
+Parts availability excellent everywhere
Cons
−Valve maintenance frequently neglected
−Modest power ceiling overall
−Suspension basic for aggressive riding
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