Honda CRF300L vs Yamaha Serow 250
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF300L and the Yamaha Serow 250 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF300L
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱273,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,756
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Serow 250
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱240,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,020
How they differ
- The Yamaha Serow 250 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱240,500, which is ₱32,500 (12%) below the Honda CRF300L at ₱273,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CRF300L is estimated at ₱7,756 a month against ₱10,020 for the Serow 250, a difference of ₱2,264 a month.
- The CRF300L makes more power (26.7 PS against 19.6 PS for the Serow 250).
- The CRF300L has more torque (26.1 Nm against 20.3 Nm for the Serow 250).
- The CRF300L has the larger engine (286 cc against 249 cc for the Serow 250).
- The Serow 250 has the lower seat at 830 mm, 52 mm below the CRF300L, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CRF300L is the heavier bike (138 kg against 133 kg for the Serow 250).
- The Serow 250 carries more fuel (9.3 L against 7.8 L for the CRF300L).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF300LStandard, ₱273,000 | Yamaha Serow 250Standard, ₱240,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 286 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 26.7 PS | 19.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8250 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 26.1 Nm | 20.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6250 | 6000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 6-speed Constant Mesh | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2229 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width (differs) | 903 mm | 805 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1203 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1453 mm | 1360 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 882 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 284 mm | 285 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 138 kg | 133 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.8 L | 9.3 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100 - 21 M/C 51P (With Tube) | 2.75-21 45P Tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/80 - 18 M/C 62P (With Tube) | 120/80-18M/C 62P Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Semi double cradle |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | LED Headlight | n/a |
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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.