Yamaha Xt250 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt250 vs Honda Crf250l. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 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 Xt250
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
17 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
122 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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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