Honda CBR250R vs Honda CBR250R ABS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR250Rstacks up against the Honda CBR250R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR250RHonda CBR250R ABS
Model year20172017
Price$4,199$4,599
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower35 hp35 hp
Torque23 Nm23 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS.
Tires110/70-17 / 140/70-17 110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Honda CBR250R vs Honda CBR250R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR250R and the Honda CBR250R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR250R brings 35 hp, while the Honda CBR250R ABS counters with 35 hp. On price, the Honda CBR250R 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: