Motocross Bikes
2026Honda CRF250R
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The 2026 Honda CRF250R is a competition-focused motocross bike engineered for intermediate to advanced amateur riders seeking serious off-road performance. Built around a liquid-cooled 249cc four-stroke with sophisticated fuel injection and a fully adjustable suspension package, it delivers the power delivery and handling precision demanded by competitive weekend warriors. The CRF250R is renowned for its reliability, rideability, and dominance in amateur motocross racing.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 101.2 kg
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
What’s new for the 2026 Honda CRF250R
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 41.3 HP (30.4 kW) @ 11830 RPM | 43.0 HP (31.6 kW) |
| Torque | 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM | 23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.5 ft.lbs) @ 9800 RPM |
| Front suspension | 49mm leading-axle inverted Showa® SPG coil-spring fork with rebound- and compression-damping adjustability | 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability | Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock; 12.1 in. travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
- Torque
- 23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 9800 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4249 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
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet; 9 plates, 5 springs
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1483 mm
- Overall length
- 2182 mm
- Overall width
- 828 mm
- Overall height
- 1262 mm
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Dry weight
- 101.2 kg
- Wet weight
- 106.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.40 litres
- Ground clearance
- 330 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.40 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin tube
- Front suspension
- 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock; 12.1 in. travel
- Front wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 307 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.6°
- Trail
- 117 mm
- Rake
- 27.6º
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- Pirelli Scorpion MX32 80/100-21 w/ tube
- Rear tyre
- Pirelli Scorpion MX32 100/90-19 w/ tube
Other
- Comments
- Torque is a rear-wheel dyno figure.
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 | 2005 | 2011 | 2016 | 2022 | 2026 | 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 | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 5.7 L | 6.3 L | 6.3 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CRF250R?
The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CRF250R have?
The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Power of 43.0 HP (31.6 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CRF250R have?
The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CRF250R?
The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Torque of 23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.5 ft.lbs) @ 9800 RPM.
How much does the Honda CRF250R weigh?
The 2026 Honda CRF250R has a Dry weight of 101.2 kg (223.1 pounds).
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