How many gears does the 2026 Honda CRF250R have?

Name: 2026 Honda CRF250R
Brand: Honda

The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Gearbox of Constant-mesh 5-speed return; manual.

Honda CRF250R - 2026 Specifications and Reviews

The 2026 Honda CRF250R is a competition-focused motocross bike engineered for intermediate to advanced amateur riders seeking serious off-road performance. Built around a liquid-cooled 249cc four-stroke with sophisticated fuel injection and a fully adjustable suspension package, it delivers the power delivery and handling precision demanded by competitive weekend warriors. The CRF250R is renowned for its reliability, rideability, and dominance in amateur motocross racing.

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Engine and Transmission Specifications
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/50T
Clutch	Multiplate wet; 9 plates, 5 springs
Gearbox	Constant-mesh 5-speed return; manual
Starting	Push-button electric starter
Ignition	DC-CDI
Induction	Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle bore
Compression Ratio	13.9:1
Bore x Stroke	79.0mm x 50.9mm
Valves Per Cylinder	DOHC, four-valve; 33mm intake, titanium; 26mm exhaust, titanium
Engine Type	249.3cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke; 9º inclined from vertical
Physical measures and capacities
Wet Weight	234 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	1.7 gal.
Wheelbase	58.4 in.
Seat Height	37.6 in.
Ground Clearance	13.0 in.
Overall Height	49.7 in.
Overall Width	32.6 in.
Overall Length	85.9 in.

Honda CRF250R dimensions and frame
Trail	4.6 in. (117mm)
Rake	27.6º
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion MX32 100/90-19 w/ tube
Front Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion MX32 80/100-21 w/ tube
Rear Brakes	Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc
Front Brakes	Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock; 12.1 in. travel
Front Suspension	49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.