Factory Bike Desert YR 250 vs Honda SL 250 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike Desert YR 250stacks up against the Honda SL 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike Desert YR 250Honda SL 250
Model year20051971
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight103 kg
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Factory Bike Desert YR 250 vs Honda SL 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike Desert YR 250 and the Honda SL 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Factory Bike Desert YR 250 brings 50 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Honda SL 250 counters with its own power figure.

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: