Motocross Bikes

2024Honda CRF250R

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The 2024 Honda CRF250R is a lightweight enduro bike designed for beginner and intermediate off-road riders seeking a nimble, manageable platform. Its 250cc single-cylinder engine delivers approachable power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the compact frame and low seat height make it ideal for trail riding and amateur racing. Known for Honda reliability and ease of maintenance, it remains a popular choice for learning proper dirt bike technique.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 101.2 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 41.3 HP (30.8 kW) @ 11830 RPM

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What’s new for the 2024 Honda CRF250R

vs the 2023

Spec	2023	2024
Power	41.3 HP (30.1 kW) @ 11830 RPM	41.3 HP (30.8 kW) @ 11830 RPM
Torque	20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM	24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.0 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Wet weight	104.0 kg (229.3 pounds)	105.1 kg (231.7 pounds)
Seat height	960 mm (37.8 inches)	not listed
Front suspension	49mm leading-axle inverted Showa® SPG coil-spring fork with rebound- and compression-damping adjustability	49mm leading-axle inverted Showa coil-spring fork
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability	Pro-Link Showa single shock
Front brakes	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc

Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering85%

City riding5%

Daily riding5%

Touring5%

Two-up0%

Track90%

Best for: Built purely for closed-course motocross racing, it excels at jumps, whoops, and hard-charging berm-to-berm riding rather than any form of road use.
Built for: It rewards an aggressive, race-focused mindset with sharp handling, high-revving punch, and razor-quick direction changes.
Not ideal for: It is not suitable for commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or any rider seeking plush comfort or road-legal practicality.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Power: 41.3 HP (30.8 kW) @ 11830 RPM
Torque: 24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4081 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.9:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital capacitor discharge with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multi plate wet clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1477 mm
Overall length: 2177 mm
Overall width: 827 mm
Overall height: 1265 mm
Dry weight: 101.2 kg
Wet weight: 105.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 6.30 litres
Oil capacity: 1.40 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium twin tube
Front suspension: 49mm leading-axle inverted Showa coil-spring fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link Showa single shock
Front wheel travel: 310 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.4°
Trail: 117 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 240 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 80/100-21
Rear tyre: 100/90-19

Other

Color options: Red
Comments: Torque is a rear-wheel dyno figure.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2011	2016	2022	2024	2027
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc
Dry weight	93 kg	101 kg	101 kg	101 kg	101 kg	101 kg
Seat height	965 mm	955 mm	950 mm	955 mm	—	955 mm
Fuel capacity	7.6 L	5.7 L	6.3 L	6.3 L	6.3 L	6.4 L