Honda CR 250 R vs Honda XR 250 R (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CR 250 RHonda XR 250 R
Model year20072004
Price$6,449$4,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight97 kg
Seat height37 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/0-21 / 110/90-19 80/90-21 / 100/90-18

Honda CR 250 R vs Honda XR 250 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CR 250 R and the Honda XR 250 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CR 250 R brings its published horsepower in a 97 kg package, while the Honda XR 250 R counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda XR 250 R 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: