California Scooter Cyclone RX-3 vs Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect) (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the California Scooter Cyclone RX-3stacks up against the Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCalifornia Scooter Cyclone RX-3Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect)
Model year20151981
Price$3,495
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower25 hp17 hp
Torque23 Nm
Weight175 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Expanding brake
Tires100/90-18 / 120/70-17 3.60-19 / 4.10-18

California Scooter Cyclone RX-3 vs Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the California Scooter Cyclone RX-3 and the Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the California Scooter Cyclone RX-3 brings 25 hp in a 175 kg package, while the Honda CB 250 N (reduced effect) counters with 17 hp.

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: