1995 Honda CR 250 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1995 Honda CR 250 R cross - motocross motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59 HP (43.1 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 51 Nm (37.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 236 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CR 250 R measures 96.4 kg (213 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.61 HP/kg (1.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 952 mm (37.5 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1995 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
236 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.61 HP/kg (1.63 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
952 mm (37.5 in)
Engine
Displacement250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsReed valve.
Power59.0 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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