Honda CRF 250 R (2025) — Specs

Identity
Manufacturer: Honda
Model: CRF 250 R
Category: MX-Offroad
Type: MX-Offroad
Years: 2025 → 2025
Engine
Displacement (cc): 250
Cylinders: 1
Torque (Nm): 28
Dimensions

Overall length: 2185 mm
Overall width: 825 mm
Overall height: 1280 mm
Wheelbase: 1485 mm
Ground clearance: 370 mm
Weight (kg): 102
Seat height (mm): 955
Tires
Front tire: 80/100-21
Rear tire: 100/90-19
Front pressure (bar): 1
Rear pressure (bar): 1
Drivetrain
Drive chain: chain drive 520
Fluids & Filters
Engine oil: SAE10W-30, API SG
Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF116
Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA1108
Brake fluid: DOT 4
Service
Battery: YTX5L-BS
Service interval (km): 6000
Service interval (months): 12
Valve check (km): 12000
Parts and consumables for this motorcycle
Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.
Service notes
Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 12,000 km. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-30, API SG. Brake fluid: DOT 4. Chain: chain drive 520. Tire pressure: front 1 bar, rear 1 bar (cold). Tire size: front 80/100-21, rear 100/90-19. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.
OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.
Engine oil
Spec: SAE10W-30, API SG
- OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-30)
- Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
- Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)
Which Motul for this bike?
| Motul 7100 4T ✓ | Motul 5100 4T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic | Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic |
| Best for | Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track | Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use |
| RPM protection | Excellent — ester base, stable under load | Good — for normal riding conditions |
- Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
- Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)
Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic
| Fully Synthetic | Semi-Synthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Base oil | 100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO) | Mineral oil + synthetic additives |
| Heat resistance | Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM | Good — suitable for normal temperatures |
| Cold start | Better — reaches engine faster when cold | Good — adequate for normal climates |
| Change interval | Longer (up to 10,000 km) | Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical) |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
Oil filter
Spec: Hiflofiltro HF116
- Premium Hiflofiltro HF116
- Premium K&N KN-116
Air filter
Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA1108
- Standard Hiflofiltro HFA1108
Spark plug
Front brake pads
Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA185HH)
- Premium EBC FA185HH
- Standard EBC FA185 (organic)
Rear brake pads
Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA208HH)
- Premium EBC FA208HH
- Standard EBC FA208 (organic)
Drive chain
Spec: chain drive 520 | chain drive 520
- OEM OEM chain (pitch 520 (or 428 for some commuter 250s))
Front tire
Spec: 80/100-21, 1.0 bar
- OEM OEM 80/100-21
Rear tire
Spec: 100/90-19, 1.0 bar
- OEM OEM 100/90-19
Battery
Spec: OEM battery: Yuasa YTX5L-BS
Brake fluid
Spec: DOT 4
- Standard TotalEnergies HBF4
Coolant
Service interval
Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months
- OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
- OEM Air filter inspection
- OEM Spark plug check
- OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years
Valve check
Spec: 12 000 km
Suspension
Spec: 49 mm USD fork
- OEM Fork: 49 mm USD fork
