Motocross Bikes
2004Honda CR 250 R
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The 2004 Honda CR 250 R is a two-stroke motocross bike from Honda's racing line-up. Its liquid-cooled 249.3cc single drives through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 950 mm seat, 96.5 kg dry weight and 7.7-litre tank make it a light and agile competition machine.
- Capacity
- 249.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 96.5 kg
- Seat height
- 950 mm
- Power
- 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
What’s new for the 2004 Honda CR 250 R
vs the 2003| Spec | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | — | 47.0mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression-damping adjustability |
| Rear suspension | — | Pro-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 |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for motocross racing on prepared tracks, not for street use or general recreation.
- Built for
- A raw, lightweight two-stroke racer that rewards aggressive throttle control with explosive acceleration and razor-sharp handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for commuting, touring, passengers, or riders seeking comfort and low-maintenance simplicity.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.3 ccm
- Power
- 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2580 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.4 x 72.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CD with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet Multiple Plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1482 mm
- Overall length
- 2190 mm
- Overall width
- 823 mm
- Overall height
- 1263 mm
- Seat height
- 950 mm
- Dry weight
- 96.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 342 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Crome MOlly
- Front suspension
- 47.0mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression-damping adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Pro-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
- Front wheel travel
- 315 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 320 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 109 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
- 110/90-19
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1995 | 1998 | 2001 | 2004 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg | 97 kg | 97 kg |
| Seat height | 952 mm | 952 mm | 952 mm | 950 mm | 942 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 10 L | 10 L | 7.7 L | 7.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CR 250 R?
The 2004 Honda CR 250 R has a Capacity of 249.3 ccm (15.21 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CR 250 R have?
The 2004 Honda CR 250 R has a Power of 24.9 HP (18.3 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CR 250 R have?
The 2004 Honda CR 250 R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda CR 250 R weigh?
The 2004 Honda CR 250 R has a Dry weight of 96.5 kg (212.7 pounds).
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