Honda XR 250 R vs Honda XR 250 Baja (2004)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 RHonda XR 250 Baja
Model year20042002
Price$4,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Torque25 Nm
Weight119 kg
Seat height36 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/90-21 / 100/90-18

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

Picking between the Honda XR 250 R and the Honda XR 250 Baja usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 R brings its published horsepower, while the Honda XR 250 Baja counters with 28 hp at 119 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: