2004 Honda CRF 250 X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2004 Honda CRF 250 X pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) with a 12.5:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 963 mm (37.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,488 mm (58.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.32-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2004 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
963 mm (37.9 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake25.3°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension47.0mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability.
Front Travel315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-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.
Rear Travel315 mm (12.4 inches)
Wheelbase1488 mm (58.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/90-21
Rear Tyre100/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height963 mm (37.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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