Motocross Bikes

2017Honda CRF250R

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The 2017 Honda CRF250R is a lightweight dirt bike engineered for amateur and intermediate motocross riders seeking reliable performance and ease of handling. Known for its responsive single-cylinder engine and adjustable Pro-Link suspension, it excels in training and recreational off-road riding. At just 231 pounds with a 37.4-inch seat height, it offers excellent accessibility for developing riders.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 101.2 kg
Seat height: 950 mm
Power: 39.4 HP (28.8 kW) @ 11500 RPM

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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.

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Units

At 950mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2017 Honda CRF250R, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Power: 39.4 HP (28.8 kW) @ 11500 RPM
Torque: 27.1 Nm (2.8 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3893 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 76.8 x 53.8 mm
Compression: 13.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Kick
Ignition: Full transistor
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1488 mm
Overall length: 2181 mm
Overall width: 827 mm
Overall height: 1271 mm
Seat height: 950 mm
Dry weight: 101.2 kg
Wet weight: 104.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 6.30 litres
Ground clearance: 323 mm
Oil capacity: 1.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium twin tube
Front suspension: 48mm 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); 12.3 inches travel
Front wheel travel: 310 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.2°
Trail: 118 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 260 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: Model ID: CRF250R

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	2017	2022	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	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