Honda CR250M Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CR250M motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, power of 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

1974Year released
250 ccDisplacement
28 hpPower

How the Honda CR250M compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power28 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 48% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 37th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power38th

28 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement37th

250 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Honda models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 250 cc • Air cooled • 28 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Specific power 112.0 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1974
Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Power 28 hp (20.4 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Port control
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chrome-Molybdenum Tubular

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). drum
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). drum

Other specifications

Color options One color was available: the fuel tank was polished aluminum with no paint except for a green stripe on top. The number plates were silver metallic with a green center panel. The fenders were plastic painted silver metallic.
Exhaust system downswept system
Comments A 2-stroke engine, the CR250M was a 250cc production motocross machine, with an aluminum tank and other light-weight parts, making it as light as a works machine.It lead the motocross championships for years dominating winning many of races. It weighed in at a wafting light 214 lb and had 7.1 inches of travel up front, The Elsinore had rear wheel 28 horsepower. It lead the way for Honda Victorys in the motocross and all started with this bike .

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