Honda FTR 230 vs CPI XR 250 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FTR 230stacks up against the CPI XR 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda FTR 230 | CPI XR 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 223 cc | 227 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 19 hp |
| Torque | 18 Nm | 17 Nm |
| Weight | 119 kg | 110 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 130/70-17 | 90/90-18 / 110/80-16 |
Honda FTR 230 vs CPI XR 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda FTR 230 and the CPI XR 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FTR 230 brings its published horsepower in a 119 kg package, while the CPI XR 250 counters with 19 hp at 110 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: