Engineered by Honda for the cross - motocross motorcycle segment, the 2012 Honda CRF250R relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 76.8 x 53.8 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) with a 13.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the CRF250R measures 103.9 kg (229 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 950 mm (37.4 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 5.68-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 18 indexed model years from 2009 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline#520 Chain; 13T/49T
Performance
Emission DetailsMeets current CARB and EPA standards.
Chassis
Rake27.0°
Trail118 mm (4.6 inches)
Front Suspension48mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability
Front Travel310 mm (12.2 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 Travel312 mm (12.3 inches)
Wheelbase1488 mm (58.6 inches)
Ground Clearance323 mm (12.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-21
Rear Tyre3.00-19
Front BrakesSingle disc. Twin-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.103.9 kg (229.0 pounds)
Seat Height950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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