Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2015Honda CRF250L
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The 2015 Honda CRF250L is a lightweight dual-sport motorcycle ideally suited for beginner and novice riders seeking adventure on both paved and unpaved roads. Known for its approachable seat height, manageable weight, and fuel-efficient 250cc engine, it excels as an affordable entry point into motorcycling and light trail exploration.
- Capacity
- 249.6 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 145.2 kg
- Seat height
- 881 mm
- Power
- 22.8 HP (16.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2015 Honda CRF250L
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22.8 HP (16.8 kW) @ 8500 RPM | 22.8 HP (16.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for green-lane and light trail riding with enough refinement for occasional commuting duties.
- Built for
- A lightweight, nimble single that rewards playful, momentum-based riding rather than outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting highway comfort, sustained high speeds, or carrying a passenger long distances.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.6 ccm
- Power
- 22.8 HP (16.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 72 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- FHNXC0.25CUA-019
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 3.07 L/100km (76.6 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.1 CO g/km
- Torque
- 22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1570 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate with coil springs
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1445 mm
- Overall length
- 2195 mm
- Overall width
- 815 mm
- Overall height
- 1195 mm
- Seat height
- 881 mm
- Wet weight
- 145.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 254 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.80 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle. Swing arm: Rear wheel travel.
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link® single shock with spring; 9.4 inches travel
- Front wheel travel
- 61 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 61 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.4°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 3.00-21
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-18
Other
- Color options
- Red
- Comments
- Model ID: CRF250L
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Seat height | 875 mm | 881 mm | 881 mm | 881 mm | 874 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.7 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 8 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 CRF250L?
The 2015 Honda CRF250L has a Capacity of 249.6 ccm (15.23 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CRF250L have?
The 2015 Honda CRF250L has a Power of 22.8 HP (16.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CRF250L have?
The 2015 Honda CRF250L has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CRF250L?
The 2015 Honda CRF250L has a Torque of 22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Honda CRF250L weigh?
The 2015 Honda CRF250L has a Wet weight of 145.2 kg (320.1 pounds).
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