2027Honda CRF250RX

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The 2027 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)

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What’s new for the 2027 Honda CRF250RX

vs the 2026

Spec	2026	2027
Torque	28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.9 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM	not listed
Front suspension	49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; 12.2 in. travel	Showa 49 mm coil-spring fork, compression and rebound adjustable; 310 mm travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock; 12.1 in. travel	Showa shock, preload, high/low compression and rebound adjustable; 307 mm travel

Other years 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail96%

Cornering80%

City riding10%

Daily riding15%

Touring20%

Two-up5%

Track70%

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.

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At 958mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2027 Honda CRF250RX, 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: 22.0 HP (16.2 kW)
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: Showa 49 mm coil-spring fork, compression and rebound adjustable; 310 mm travel
Rear suspension: Showa shock, preload, high/low compression and rebound adjustable; 307 mm 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