2025 Honda CRF 250R

Ride to win

Bred in the highly competitive world of professional supercross and motocross, the new Honda CRF250R is our most advanced competition machine to date. Lightweight, agile, and highly responsive, this powerhouse dominates even the most challenging tracks with its torquey engine and redesigned chassis. One lap, and you'll see why winners Ride Red.

Performance

DOHC engine layout

With a unique finger-follower rocker design, the DOHC engine maximizes power and raises the redline, resulting in superior performance.

Single-muffler exhaust

A pressed-alloy design lets us shape the muffler for better rider ergonomics and lighter weight.

Fuel injection system

The 60-degree angled fuel injector delivers a cooler and denser fuel charge, increasing power and torque. These meticulous details put this bike ahead of the competition.

High-performance cam profiles

Drawing inspiration from our esteemed HRC factory team, we have meticulously crafted the cam profiles to enhance bottom-end torque and power without compromising the exhilarating peak performance.

Big bore/short stroke

With a 79.0mm bore and short 50.9mm stroke, our engineers designed a high-revving engine with ample space for large valves, the core elements of power in motocross.

Downdraft intake and exhaust layout

The DOHC cylinder-head design straightens intake and exhaust tracts for more efficient flow. It also boosts low-speed and midrange torque and throttle response.

Titanium intake and exhaust valves

High-revving engines benefit from lightweight components, such as titanium valves with a 20.5-degree angle and ovalized valve springs with finger rockers that are treated with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) for durability.

Bridged-box piston

The bridged-box piston design is the final piece of the engine performance package. It features a reinforcing structure between the skirts and wrist-pin bosses that helps enable a high redline.

High redline

Our DOHC design and big-bore/short-stroke engine lead to an impressive rev limit, peak power, and peak torque.

High-volume airbox and air cleaner

Compared to the previous generation, the air-cleaner element features a larger surface area and volume, and the airbox features a more direct flow to the engine, resulting in improved power.

Throttle body

The throttle body, with a 44mm venturi designed to increase airflow, provides improved power and responsiveness at low engine speeds.

More power

Feel free to hold that throttle open and head for the first turn—the 2025 model is designed to win that critical holeshot drag race. You’ll also feel the increased low-end to mid-range torque.

Yoshimura exhaust

The CRF250RWE’s exhaust is another premium item. It uses a stainless header with a titanium mid-pipe and muffler and is made especially for us by Yoshimura. Super light and super trick, the exhaust tucks away for better ergonomics, too.

Exclusive works edition

Simply stated, the best of the best. The 2025 CRF250RWE is top-of-the-line and includes exclusive upgrades such as a hydraulic clutch, special cylinder head, upgraded rims, exhaust system, revalved suspension, and more. Only a limited number are available.

Handling

New frame

A superior frame is crucial for excellent handling, and the chassis delivers. It's lightweight and responsive, with narrow main spars. For 2025, 70 percent of the frame components are new, orking seamlessly with the suspension for responsive handling.

New tripleclamps, axle, and steering stem

New triple clamps in the 2025 model work with the updated frame, fork, and steering stem for better suspension feel and improved rigidity, responsiveness, and turning performance.

Showa® spring fork

The bike has a 49mm Showa® fork with a conventional spring, 39mm piston diameter, and 25mm rod diameter, improving precision, handling, and feel.

Rear suspension

The bike features Pro-Link® rear suspension, offering 12.3 inches of travel and a lightweight spring for a plush and controlled ride.

260mm front brake

The front brake disc measures 260mm, providing excellent brake feel and weight reduction. Front and rear brake-disc guards are included.

Low battery mounting

Attention to detail is essential to keeping a bike’s center of gravity low. That’s why we located the battery low in the chassis. It’s just another reason the bike handles so well.

Low rear shock mount

With its low rear shock mount on the frame, the bike benefits from a lower center of gravity (CG) and chassis stability.

Short swingarm

The short swingarm helps make it light and also gives the bike better rear-wheel traction. It reduces unsprung mass, which is important considering how much power you have on tap.

Rear subframe

The subframe uses extruded rear members that produce a 20-percent reduction in weight versus the previous generation. Since that weight comes off the bike's top, it contributes to the low center of gravity.

Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires

With the Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires front and rear, you'll experience optimal grip and feedback across various track surfaces and conditions.

Engineering

Higher-capacity radiator

It boasts a six percent larger radiator area compared to previous generations, providing the ample cooling capacity needed to sustain the updated engine's higher power output.

Gear-position engine mapping

The smart ECU delivers tailored engine mapping for each gear, giving riders the edge with optimal power in every gear choice.

Nine-plate clutch assembly

An advanced nine-plate clutch design reduces slip at peak horsepower, improves torque transmission, and ensures greater longevity.

Wide water-pump gear

Making the water pump drive gear wide gives it a more tooth-engagement area for longer component life.

Engine mode select button

This handlebar-mounted button allows you to adjust the character of engine power delivery with your thumb. Choose Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive to suit track conditions or rider preference.

Engine oil scavenge pump

Deep in the engine, there’s a special oil scavenge pump that we’ve designed to be especially small and out of the way. While you may never see it, it helps keep the overall design compact.

Special primary and transmission ratios

The bike has specialized primary and transmission ratios to handle more midrange power and torque without adding weight.

Two-lead shift drum

Changing from three to two lead tracks on the shift drum improved the shift feel between second and third gears.

"H" section crank

The crankshaft has an "H" cross-section design, similar to a structural "I" beam. This design increases strength and reduces weight compared to traditional designs, which is crucial as it rotates as high as 14,000 rpm.

Lithium-Ion battery

The bike’s Lithium-Ion battery is both super light and high-performing. It weighs less than half the weight of a conventional lead-acid battery.

Shared engine/gearbox lubrication

A shared engine/transmission oiling design reduces weight and makes the engine more compact, particularly for the right-side cam drive and clutch placement.

Titanium fuel tank

Every gram counts, so the bike has a titanium fuel tank. Light and strong, it’s also thinner than our previous plastic unit, freeing up more space and helping to centralize fuel mass.

Lower seat/narrower body

For 2025, we have fine-tuned the seat height and narrowed the bodywork to make moving around on the bike easier and enhance overall rider comfort.

Style

New "stacked" CRF logo

Like our factory racebikes, our 2025 CRF competition lineup features new vertically stacked CRF logos that look fast even sitting still.

Smooth styling

Blending the body panels enhances the bike's appearance and facilitates easier movement.

Black rims

The DID DirtStar rims are lightweight and strong, and the black color looks good.

"In-mold" graphics

It is important to look your best while in the victory circle. Our "in-mold" graphics are durable and visually appealing.

Comfort and Convenience

Detailed bodywork mounting

It may seem small, but every second counts when you’re servicing your bike between motos. Fewer bolts mean enhanced serviceability at the track or in your garage.

HRC launch control

This ECU program lets you select a mode, hold the throttle open, and release the clutch. Your bike then takes control and launches you ahead, turning it into a holeshot-seeking machine!

Technology

Electric start

The electric starter is convenient and lightweight and is especially helpful if you need to restart a stalled bike in the middle of a race.

Specifications:

Engine

Engine Type - 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore and Stroke - 79.0mm x 50.9mm

Compression Ratio - 13.9:1

Valve Train - DOHC, four valves per cylinder

Induction - Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle bore

Drive Train

Transmission - Five-speed

Final Drive - #520 Chain; 13T/50T

Chassis Suspension Brakes

Front Suspension - 49mm leading-axle inverted Showa® fork; 12.2-inch travel

Rear Suspension - Pro-Link Showa single shock; 12.1-inch travel

Front Brake - Single 260mm disc

Rear Brake - Single 240mm disc

Front Tire - Pirelli Scorpion MX32; 80/100-21

Rear Tire - Pirelli Scorpion MX32; 100/90-19

Dimensions

Rake - 27.5°

Trail - 4.6 inches

Wheelbase - 58.4 inches

Seat Height - 37.6 inches

Curb Weight - 234 pounds (w/all fluids and fuel)

Fuel Capacity - 1.7 gallons

Ground Clearance - 13.0 inches

Other

Available Colors - Red

Model ID - CRF250R