Honda CRF250L vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Learner-friendly power Comfortable commuter Good brakes Read More	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Overly soft suspension for serious off-roading Slightly expensive Read More	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	250 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	23 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.8 L	14 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Maximum Torque	21.3 Nm	29.6 Nm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10750 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	--	11.2:1
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Sport
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	881 mm	780 mm
Ground Clearance	257 mm	160 mm
Dry Weight	138 kg	--
Wheel Base	1445 mm	1380 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	1.8 L	2.4 L
Kerb Weight	144 kg	169 kg
Height	1195 mm	1140 mm
Width	815 mm	730 mm
Length	2195 mm	2090 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Fully Transistorized	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial , Tubeless
Rear Tyre	120/80 R18	140/70 R17
Front Tyre	--	110/70 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Swing Arm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Road, Race Road, Race
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	--	Yes

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	--	Diamond Diamond

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No