Aprilia RS 250 vs Honda CBR 250 RR (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RS 250stacks up against the Honda CBR 250 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RS 250Honda CBR 250 RR
Model year20021994
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque2 Nm
Weight141 kg158 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Dual piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston caliper
Tires110/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17 110/70-17 / 140/60-17

Aprilia RS 250 vs Honda CBR 250 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RS 250 and the Honda CBR 250 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RS 250 brings its published horsepower in a 141 kg package, while the Honda CBR 250 RR counters with 45 hp at 158 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: