The Honda CR 250 R motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 96.4 kg (212.5 lb).
Key specifications
1995, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Model years
250 ccDisplacement
51.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
96.4 kgDry weight
952 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
345 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
1995200220032004200520062007
Year-specific specification changes
The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
20049.1:1
Displacement
2002249 cc (15.19 cu in)
2003249.3 cc (15.21 cu in)
20042007249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Dry weight
200296.6 kg (213 lb)
200396.5 kg (212.7 lb)
2005200796.6 kg (213 lb)
Front brakes
20022004Single disc
2005Single disc. 2-piston calipers
20062007Single disc
Front suspension
200446mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork with 18-position rebound- and 20-position compression-damping adjustability.
2005200747mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression-damping adjustability
Front tire
200480/90-21
2005200680/70-21
200780/0-21
Fuel system
2004Carburettor
20052007Carburettor. 38mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Rear brakes
20022007Single disc
Rear suspension
2004Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, 30-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (2 turns).
20052007Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring-preload, 17-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns
Rear tire
2004100/90-19
Wheelbase
20021,483 mm (58.4 inches)
20041,460 mm (57.5 inches)
200520071,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Front wheel travel
2004305 mm (12.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
20029.10 L (2.40 US gal)
20037.70 L (2.03 US gal)
200420077.57 L (2.00 US gal)
Ground clearance
20052007338 mm (13.3 inches)
Ignition
20052007CD with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Overall length
20032,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Rake
200429.5°
Rear wheel travel
2004318 mm (12.5 inches)
Seat height
2002942 mm (37.1 inches)
2003950 mm (37.4 inches)
2004947 mm (37.3 inches)
20052007942 mm (37.1 inches)
Starter
2005Electric & kick
Trail
2004101 mm (4.0 inches)
20052007110 mm (4.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder
20044
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 952 mmClearance 345 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 110/90-19 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/90-19 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Chain links | 110 |
| Sprocket sizes | 14/49 (front/rear) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 250 cc (15.26 cu in) |
| Torque | 51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 66.4 x 72 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 38mm Flatside PWK Carburator |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Multiple Plate |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Chain links | 110 |
| Sprockets | 14/49 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Crome Molly |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Kayaba inverted forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro LInk showa single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 315 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2 piston calliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 96.4 kg (212.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 952 mm (37.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,173 mm (85.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 823 mm (32.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,263 mm (49.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,482 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 345 mm (13.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6120 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red/White/Purple, Black/Red/White |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 1600. Euro 1270. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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