Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Honda CRF250L Rally ABS pairs a 249.6 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.8 HP (16.6 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CRF250L Rally ABS measures 147 kg (324 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 874 mm (34.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 7.95-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
874 mm (34.4 in)
Engine
Displacement249.6 ccm (15.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.8 HP (16.6 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate with coil springs
Driveline#520 chain; 14T/40T
Chassis
Rake27.0°
Trail113 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork
Front Travel61 mm (2.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link® single shock with spring; 9.4 inches travel
Rear Travel61 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Ground Clearance269 mm (10.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre120/80-18
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Seat Height874 mm (34.4 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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