Honda CRF250X vs Honda CRF250RE (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF250Xstacks up against the Honda CRF250RE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF250XHonda CRF250RE
Model year20192018
Price$7,599
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower29 hp38 hp
Torque24 Nm27 Nm
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires80/100-21 / 100/100-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

Honda CRF250X vs Honda CRF250RE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF250X and the Honda CRF250RE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF250X brings 29 hp, while the Honda CRF250RE counters with 38 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: