Yamaha Xt 660 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt 660 vs Honda Crf250l. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Xt 660
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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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