Honda XR 250 Baja vs Honda CRM 250 AR (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 BajaHonda CRM 250 AR
Model year20021998
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp40 hp
Torque25 Nm
Weight119 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Honda XR 250 Baja vs Honda CRM 250 AR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 250 Baja and the Honda CRM 250 AR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 Baja brings 28 hp in a 119 kg package, while the Honda CRM 250 AR counters with 40 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: