Honda CB Two Fifty vs Yamaha RD 250 DX (1994)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB Two FiftyYamaha RD 250 DX
Model year19941976
Price
Engine239 cc247 cc
Horsepower17 hp27 hp
Torque17 Nm
Weight135 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18

Honda CB Two Fifty vs Yamaha RD 250 DX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB Two Fifty and the Yamaha RD 250 DX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB Two Fifty brings 17 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Yamaha RD 250 DX counters with 27 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: