Honda CRF250RX vs Kawasaki KX250
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF250RX and the Kawasaki KX250 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KX250
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱466,000
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KX250 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱466,000, which is ₱11,000 (2%) below the Honda CRF250RX at ₱477,000.
- The CRF250RX carries more fuel (8 L against 6.2 L for the KX250).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF250RXStandard, ₱477,000 | Kawasaki KX250Standard, ₱466,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 44 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-Speed, Manual | 5-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2178 mm | 2190 mm |
| Width (differs) | 839 mm | 820 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1278 mm | 1265 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1478 mm | 1485 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 958 mm | 955 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 331 mm | 340 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 110 kg | 109.5 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 8 L | 6.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 49 mm upside-down fork | Inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, 49 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link (Showa Brand) | Uni-Trak, adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression and adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 260 mm Hydraulic Wave Disc | Single semi-floating petal disc, 270 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240 mm Hydraulic Wave Disc | Single petal disc, 240 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90 / 90 - 21 Dunlop Geomax | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 110 / 100 - 18 Dunlop Geomax | 110/90-19 62M |
| Frame (differs) | Twin Tube / Aluminum | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | HRC launch control; Engine mode select button; Engine guard; Knuckle guards | Power modes, launch control, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.