Yamaha Xt250 vs Honda Xr 190l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt250 vs Honda Xr 190l. 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 Xr 190l: ~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt250
Honda Xr 190l
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
16 hp
Torque (Nm)
17 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
122 kg
125 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
120 km/h
~110 km/h (estimated)
Weight
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated, based on XR190S data)
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 Xr 190l
6.5/10
"Honest, cheap transportation that beginners will genuinely appreciate before inevitably upgrading."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Suspension punishes heavier riders
−Rear drum needs constant adjustment
−Quickly outgrown by progressing riders
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