Honda 250 Rebel vs Yamaha SR 250 Special (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda 250 RebelYamaha SR 250 Special
Model year20101981
Price
Engine234 cc240 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires2.00-18 / 130/90-15 3.00-19 / 120/90-16

Honda 250 Rebel vs Yamaha SR 250 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda 250 Rebel and the Yamaha SR 250 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda 250 Rebel brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha SR 250 Special counters with 20 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: