Zongshen RC3 vs Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zongshen RC3stacks up against the Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZongshen RC3Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition
Model year20172015
Price$2,988$4,699
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower25 hp35 hp
Torque23 Nm23 Nm
Weight152 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires110/70-17 / 120/70-17 110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Zongshen RC3 vs Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zongshen RC3 and the Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zongshen RC3 brings 25 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Honda CBR250R Repsol Edition counters with 35 hp. On price, the Zongshen RC3 has the lower MSRP.

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: