Engineered by Honda for the cross - motocross motorcycle segment, the 2017 Honda CRF250R features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39.4 HP (28.8 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 27.1 Nm (20 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 158.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CRF250R measures 104.8 kg (231 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.66 kg per horsepower). 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 6.28-liter (1.7 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.
Specific Output
158.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.38 HP/kg (2.66 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–11,500 rpm
Standover Height
950 mm (37.4 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power39.4 HP (28.8 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque27.1 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.0 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression13.8:1
Bore x Stroke76.8 x 53.8 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Dual-Timing Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate wet clutch
Driveline#520 Chain; 13T/49T
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium twin tube
Rake27.2°
Trail118 mm (4.6 inches)
Front Suspension48mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability
Front Travel61 mm (2.4 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); 12.3 inches travel
Rear Travel61 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase1488 mm (58.6 inches)
Ground Clearance323 mm (12.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-21
Rear Tyre100/90-19
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsDunlop MX tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.104.8 kg (231.0 pounds)
Seat Height950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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