Honda CRF 250 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CRF 250 R motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 92.5 kg (204 lb).

Key specifications

2005-2008Model years
249 ccDisplacement
92.5 kgDry weight
965 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,478 mmWheelbase
361 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2005200620072008
Year-specific specification changes

The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
2006200812.9:1
Dry weight
2008103 kg (227 lb)
Front brakes
20062008Single disc
Front suspension
200847mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability
Front tire
2007200880/0-21
Fuel system
20062007Carburettor. Keihin 40mm flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
2008Carburettor. 40mm Keihin flat-slide
Rear suspension
2008Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload, 13-position [low-speed] and 3.5-turn [high-speed] compression damping and 17-position rebound damping adjustability
Fuel capacity
20087.19 L (1.90 US gal)
Ignition
2008CD
Rake
200827.9°
Trail
2008125 mm (4.9 inches)

How the Honda CRF 250 R 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height965 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 24% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 99th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity7.6 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 44% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 21st 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.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Seat height99th

965 mm — taller than about 99% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity21st

7.6 L — larger than about 21% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,478 mm
This bike

1,478

Honda avg

1,431

3% above average.

Seat height965 mm
This bike

965

Honda avg

780

24% above average.

Ground clearance361 mm
This bike

361

Honda avg

184

96% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,478 mmSeat 965 mmClearance 361 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/70-21 front / 100/90-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/70-21
Rear tire size 100/90-19
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.49:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin 37mm flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Ignition CD with electronic advance

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound- and 16-position compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension Pro-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
Front wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rake 27.5°
Trail 123 mm (4.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/70-21
Rear tire 100/90-19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 92.5 kg (204 lb)
Seat height 965 mm (38.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,478 mm (58.2 inches)
Ground clearance 361 mm (14.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.57 L (2.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red
Price as new US$ 5899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: CRF250R

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.