Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Xispa X250R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 250 Tornadostacks up against the Xispa X250R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 TornadoXispa X250R
Model year20082008
Price$3,750
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight134 kg69 kg
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. AJP
Rear brakesSingle disc. AJP
Tires90/90-21 / 120/80-18

Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Xispa X250R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 250 Tornado and the Xispa X250R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 Tornado brings its published horsepower in a 134 kg package, while the Xispa X250R counters with its own power figure at 69 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: