AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic vs Honda Magna 250 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classicstacks up against the Honda Magna 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin ClassicHonda Magna 250
Model year20082002
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp27 hp
Torque23 Nm
Weight160 kg171 kg
Seat height25 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires110/90-16 / 150/80-15 120/80-17 61S / 150/80-15 M/C 70S

AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic vs Honda Magna 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic and the Honda Magna 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic brings 28 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Honda Magna 250 counters with 27 hp at 171 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: