Diamo RS250 vs Honda CBR 250 RR (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Diamo RS250stacks up against the Honda CBR 250 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDiamo RS250Honda CBR 250 RR
Model year20081994
Price$2,995
Engine250 cc249 cc
Horsepower15 hp45 hp
Torque2 Nm
Weight119 kg158 kg
Seat height33 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSDouble disc. Dual piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Single piston caliper
Tires2.75-21 / 4.10-18 110/70-17 / 140/60-17

Diamo RS250 vs Honda CBR 250 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Diamo RS250 and the Honda CBR 250 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Diamo RS250 brings 15 hp in a 119 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: