California Scooter RC3 vs Honda CBR250R ABS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the California Scooter RC3stacks up against the Honda CBR250R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | California Scooter RC3 | Honda CBR250R ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Price | $2,988 | $4,599 |
| Engine | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Horsepower | 25 hp | 35 hp |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Weight | 152 kg | — |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 120/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
California Scooter RC3 vs Honda CBR250R ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the California Scooter RC3 and the Honda CBR250R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the California Scooter RC3 brings 25 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Honda CBR250R ABS counters with 35 hp. On price, the California Scooter RC3 has the lower MSRP.
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: