Yamaha Xt600 vs Honda Crf300l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Honda Crf300l. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt600
Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 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 Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
