Motocross Bikes
2026Honda CRF250RX
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The 2026 Honda CRF250RX is a lightweight dual-sport motorcycle engineered for adventure-focused riders seeking off-road capability with street versatility. Its 249cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine delivers responsive power suited to technical terrain, while its fully adjustable Showa suspension and aggressive tread Dunlop tires excel in challenging conditions. Best known for reliability and nimble handling, it bridges the gap between pure dirt bikes and road-going adventure machines.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 109.8 kg
- Seat height
- 958 mm
- Power
- 22.0 HP (16.2 kW)
What’s new for the 2026 Honda CRF250RX
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | 49mm leading-axle inverted Showa® fork | 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | 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. Hydraulic | Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for closed-course cross-country racing (like GNCC-style events) with electric start and a wide-ratio 5-speed gearbox for extended off-road stints rather than street use.
- Built for
- Sharp, light, and eager, with a high-revving single-cylinder engine, premium fully adjustable Showa suspension, and race-bred geometry that rewards an active, aggressive riding style.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for commuting, passenger riding, paved highway touring, or riders seeking a low, easy-to-manage, comfort-oriented motorcycle.
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
- 22.0 HP (16.2 kW)
- Torque
- 28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m) @ 9500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2004 HP/kg (wet)
- 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
- 1478 mm
- Overall length
- 2177 mm
- Overall width
- 838 mm
- Overall height
- 1278 mm
- Seat height
- 958 mm
- Wet weight
- 109.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 330 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.40 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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
- 312 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.4°
- Trail
- 116 mm
- Rake
- 27.4º
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
- Dunlop Geomax AT81 90/90-21 w/ tube
- Rear tyre
- Dunlop Geomax AT81 110/100-18 w/ tube
Other
- Color options
- Red
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 | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Seat height | 960 mm | 960 mm | 964 mm | 958 mm | 958 mm | 958 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8 L | 8 L | 8 L | 8 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 CRF250RX?
The 2026 Honda CRF250RX has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CRF250RX have?
The 2026 Honda CRF250RX has a Power of 22.0 HP (16.2 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CRF250RX have?
The 2026 Honda CRF250RX has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CRF250RX?
The 2026 Honda CRF250RX has a Torque of 28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.9 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM.
How much does the Honda CRF250RX weigh?
The 2026 Honda CRF250RX has a Wet weight of 109.8 kg (242.1 pounds).
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