Shineray XY-250 5 vs Honda CB 250 Two Fifty (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Shineray XY-250 5stacks up against the Honda CB 250 Two Fifty. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShineray XY-250 5Honda CB 250 Two Fifty
Model year20111997
Price
Engine233 cc239 cc
Horsepower16 hp17 hp
Torque18 Nm17 Nm
Weight150 kg135 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Radial-mounted two-piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17

Shineray XY-250 5 vs Honda CB 250 Two Fifty — which should you buy?

Picking between the Shineray XY-250 5 and the Honda CB 250 Two Fifty usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Shineray XY-250 5 brings 16 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Honda CB 250 Two Fifty counters with 17 hp at 135 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: