Honda CRF 250R

Bikes — By Jay on August 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Model:	CRF250R
Engine Type:	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke:	76.8mm x 53.8mm
Compression ratio:	13.2:1
Valve Train:	Unicam, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel
Induction:	PGM-FI, 50mm throttle body
Ignition:	Full transistor with electronic advance
Transmission:	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:	#520 chain; 13T/51T
Suspension	Front: 48mm inverted Showa 16-position rebound and 18-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (1.5 turns); 12.6 inches travel
Brakes	Front: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Single 240mm disc
Tires	Front: Dunlop 742FA 80/100-21 Rear: Dunlop D756 100/90-19
Wheelbase:	58.2 inches
Rake (Caster angle):	27.9^o
Trail:	116mm (4.56 inches)
Seat Height:	37.6 inches
Ground Clearance:	12.8 inches
Fuel Capacity:	1.5 gallons
Color:	Red
Curb Weight*:	226 pounds
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel–ready to ride. Consult owner’s manual for optional racing parts. Specifications subject to change. ©2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The CRF250R likes to win. Plain and simple. In fact, this machine has grown so used to taking checkered flags that it considers the top of the podium home. It’s not easy, though, because when you’re this good, everyone else is always gunning for you. And that means you always have to stay that much better, which is exactly what this year’s all-new-from-the-dirt-up Honda CRF250R has done.

They didn’t have to look far for inspiration, adapting many of the same cutting-edge features found on the open-class-leading and championship-winning CRF450R. Like Honda’s revolutionary batteryless fuel-injection system. A lighterweight, more potent Unicam engine. An innovative new single exhaust setup. An all-new twin-spar aluminum frame. And our exclusive Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD). It even takes some serious new styling cues from its big brother.

And the result? The lightest, most powerful and best-handling CRF250R yet. Once again, it looks like everyone else will be racing for second.

Light Makes Might.

Compact and batteryless, the CRF250R’s new Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system not only optimizes performance, but reduces overall engine weight as well.

Going Solo.

An all-new single-pipe exhaust system design moves the muffler closer to the bike’s center of mass, significantly improving weight distribution and handling.