Honda CRF250RE vs Yamaha Serow 250 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF250REstacks up against the Yamaha Serow 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF250REYamaha Serow 250
Model year20182018
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower38 hp18 hp
Torque27 Nm19 Nm
Weight130 kg
Seat height37 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-19 2.75-21 / 120/80-18

Honda CRF250RE vs Yamaha Serow 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF250RE and the Yamaha Serow 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF250RE brings 38 hp, while the Yamaha Serow 250 counters with 18 hp at 130 kg.

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: