Honda CBR250R vs Zongshen RC3 (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR250Rstacks up against the Zongshen RC3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CBR250R | Zongshen RC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Price | $4,199 | $2,988 |
| Engine | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Horsepower | 35 hp | 25 hp |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Weight | — | 152 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 120/70-17 |
Honda CBR250R vs Zongshen RC3 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CBR250R and the Zongshen RC3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR250R brings 35 hp, while the Zongshen RC3 counters with 25 hp at 152 kg. On price, the Zongshen RC3 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: