Yamaha XT 250 vs Honda CRF® 250F (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha XT 250stacks up against the Honda CRF® 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha XT 250Honda CRF® 250F
Model year20252025
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight132 kg120 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-18 62PPirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

Yamaha XT 250 vs Honda CRF® 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha XT 250 and the Honda CRF® 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha XT 250 brings its published horsepower in a 132 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250F counters with its own power figure at 120 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: