2027Honda CRF250R

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The Honda CRF250R continues into the 2027 model year. It's powered by (249.3cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke; 9º inclined from vertical), mated to a Constant-mesh 5-speed return; manual gearbox. Chassis hardware includes a 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel with Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc up front, with a claimed weight of 234 lbs. and a 37.6 in. seat height.

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)

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What’s new for the 2027 Honda CRF250R

vs the 2026

Spec	2026	2027
Torque	23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.5 ft.lbs) @ 9800 RPM	not listed

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.

Will it fit you?

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At 955mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2027 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: 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
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: 260 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

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	2027
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc
Dry weight	93 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	6.4 L