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Honda CRF250R - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Honda CRF250R is a lightweight, beginner-friendly motocross bike engineered for amateur riders and newcomers to the sport. Its compact 955mm seat height, nimble 106kg chassis, and electric starting make it accessible for smaller or less experienced riders learning fundamental off-road skills. The CRF250R is renowned for its reliability, manageable power delivery, and proven platform that balances performance with approachability in competitive amateur racing.
General information | |
| Color Options | Red |
| Price | US$ 8299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Category | Cross / motocross |
| Model | Honda CRF250R |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Multi plate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Ignition | Full transistor |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9:1 |
| Max Torque | 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) |
| Engine Details | 33mm intake valve, titanium; 26mm exhaust, titanium |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.43 litres (1.70 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1477 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Overall Width | 827 mm (32.6 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2177 mm (85.7 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Seat Height | 955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 106.1 kg (234.0 pounds) |
Honda CRF250R dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Aluminium spoke wheels. Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 307 mm (12.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front Wheel Travel | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 49mm leading-axle inverted Showa® SPG coil-spring fork with rebound- and compression-damping adjustability |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Frame | Aluminium twin tube |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fork tube size | 49 mm (1.9 inches) |
| Sprockets | 13/50 (front/rear) |
| Chain links | 116 |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Idle speed | 2000 +/- 100 RPM |
| Spark plugs | NGK R0451B-8 |
| Coolant | 1.00 litres (0.26 US gallons) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | Model ID: CRF250R |
| Electrical | Lithium-ion battery |
| Oil capacity | 1.40 litres (1.48 US quarts) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.5° |
| Driveline | #520 Chain; 13T/50T |
| Output | 41.3 HP (30.1 kW)) @ 11830 RPM |
| Year of manufacture | 2025 |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track90%
City5%
Cornering85%
Daily Riding5%
Touring5%
Passenger0%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a full-blown motocross competition bike best suited to intermediate through expert off-road riders, not beginners or casual street riders. |
| Purpose | Built purely for closed-course motocross racing, it excels at jumps, whoops, and hard-charging berm-to-berm riding rather than any form of road use. |
| Rider Fit | The tall 37.6-inch seat height, firm suspension, and light 234-lb wet weight demand a fit, confident rider who can stand and attack the bike aggressively. |
| Character | It rewards an aggressive, race-focused mindset with sharp handling, high-revving punch, and razor-quick direction changes. |
| Not Ideal For | It is not suitable for commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or any rider seeking plush comfort or road-legal practicality. |
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