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2001 Honda CR250R

249cc

2-stroke

58.2hp

Power

214lb

Dry weight

36.7in

Seat height

12.4in

Front travel

2001 Honda CR250R overview

The 2001 Honda CR250R is a motocross racing bike powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 249cc two-stroke with a kick starter and five-speed transmission. Its aluminum perimeter frame and adjustable Showa suspension are built for the demands of track riding. For 2001, Honda revised the cylinder ports and expansion chamber to works specification, lowered compression to 8.5:1, fitted an all-new 38 mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide carburetor, and re-optimized ignition timing. The bike also received stiffer springs and revised damping front and rear; the fork is 7 mm longer to accommodate an optional 20-inch front wheel. It has a 2 gal fuel capacity and a $5,899 MSRP.

Who it's for

This CR250R is for experienced motocross riders and racers who want a competition-focused two-stroke for track use. Its 58.2 hp output calls for confident throttle control, while the 36.7 in seat height and kick start suit riders comfortable with a tall, race-oriented bike. Beginners and riders looking for a street-legal motorcycle should look elsewhere.

Quick facts

  • The 2001 Honda CR250R has a 249cc carbureted 2-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2001 CR250R weighs 214 lb dry and has a 36.7 in seat height.
  • The 2001 CR250R runs 80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2001 CR250R runs premix at 32:1.
  • The 2001 CR250R lists at $5,899 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2001 Honda CR250R specifications

Engine

Displacement
249cc
Stroke
2-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
66.4 × 72 mm
Compression
8.5:1
Horsepower
58.2 hp
Torque
37.6 ft-lb
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Oil chamber
Dual
Engine lubrication
Premix (oil in the fuel)
Premix ratio
32:1 (fuel to oil)
2-stroke oil
Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil or equivalent
Gearbox oil
0.8 US qt (0.75 L)
Gearbox oil type
SAE 10W-40, API SF or SG
Coolant
1.3 US qt (1.22 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Cable
Assist
None (standard clutch)
Spring
Coil

Drivetrain

Starting
Kick
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Chain links
114
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
50T

Dimensions

Dry weight
214 lb
Seat height
36.7″
Ground clearance
13″
Wheelbase
58.5″
Width
32.4″
Height
49.7″
Length
86.2″
Fuel capacity
2 gal

Price & warranty

Colors
Red

Frame & steering

Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.7°
Trail
4.5″

Suspension

Front
47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork; adjustable rebound and compression damping
Front travel
12.4″
Rear
Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock
Rear travel
12.5″

Wheels & tires

Front wheel
21″
Rear wheel
19″
Front tire
80/100-21 51M Dunlop K490G
Rear tire
110/90-19 62M Dunlop K695

Brakes

Front disc
240 mm
Rear disc
240 mm

Stock features

Street legal (US)
No

Battery / electrical

Battery
No

2001 Honda CR250R maintenance

From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page.

Service intervals

Change gearbox oil
Every 3 races or 7.5 hours
Clean air filter
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Clean air filter
Every moto (dusty riding conditions)
Inspect spark plug
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Replace spark plug
Every 3 races or about 7.5 hours
Replace piston and rings
Every 3 races or about 7.5 hours

Spark plug

Spark plug
NGK BR8EG
Plug gap
0.020 – 0.024 in (0.5 – 0.6 mm)
Spark plug (alternative)
DENSO W24ESR-V
Spark plug (optional)
NGK BR8EV
Spark plug (optional)
DENSO W24ESR-G

Torque specs

Gearbox oil drain plug
21 ft‑lb (29 N·m, 3.0 kgf·m)
Spark plug
13 ft‑lb (18 N·m, 1.8 kgf·m)
Front axle nut
65 ft‑lb (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
Front axle pinch bolts
15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
Rear axle nut
94 ft‑lb (127 N·m, 13.0 kgf·m)
Upper triple clamp bolts
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Lower triple clamp bolts
15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
Steering stem nut
80 ft‑lb (108 N·m, 11.0 kgf·m)
Handlebar clamp bolts
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Front brake caliper mounting bolts
22 ft‑lb (30 N·m, 3.1 kgf·m)
Front brake disc nuts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear brake disc bolts
31 ft‑lb (42 N·m, 4.3 kgf·m)
Rear sprocket nuts
24 ft‑lb (32 N·m, 3.3 kgf·m)
Front sprocket bolt
19 ft‑lb (26 N·m, 2.7 kgf·m)
Shock absorber mounting nuts
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
Coolant drain bolt
7.4 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2001 Honda CR250R

Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store selling it, cheapest first.

Maintenance

Oil, filters, spark plug, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.

Tires

Stock sizes, from the maker's manual.

Not listed yet: Front brake pads. We only list a part once its maker names it for this bike, so we don't guess.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 1, 2026. A store that doesn't list its shipping is placed as if it charged what the other stores do. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.

2001 Honda CR250R vs 2000

Of the specs below, the 2001 Honda CR250R has a $100 higher MSRP and makes 0.8 hp more, compared with the 2000 model.

Spec20002001Changed
MSRP$5,799$5,899New
Displacement249ccSame
Power57.4 hp58.2 hpNew
Dry weight214 lbSame
Seat height36.7 inSame
Front travel12.4 inSame
Rear travel12.5 inSame
Fuel2 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51M Dunlop K490GSame
Rear tire110/90-19 62M Dunlop K695Same

2001 Honda CR250R photos

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Honda CR250R FAQ

  1. What engine is in the 2001 Honda CR250R?

    It has a 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder two-stroke engine with carburetor fuel delivery.

  2. How much horsepower does the 2001 Honda CR250R make?

    It produces 58.2 hp and 37.6 ft-lb of torque.

  3. What is the seat height of the 2001 Honda CR250R?

    The seat height is 36.7 in.

  4. How much does the 2001 Honda CR250R weigh?

    Its dry weight is 214 lb.

  5. How much suspension travel does the 2001 Honda CR250R have?

    It has 12.4 in of front travel and 12.5 in of rear travel.

  6. How much fuel does the 2001 Honda CR250R hold?

    The fuel capacity is 2 gal.

  7. What premix ratio and two-stroke oil does the 2001 Honda CR250R use?

    Use a 32:1 fuel-to-oil mix with Pro Honda HP2 two-stroke oil or equivalent.

  8. What gearbox oil does the 2001 Honda CR250R use?

    Use Pro Honda HP Trans Oil, Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil, or equivalent motor oil with an API SF or SG rating and SAE 10W-40 viscosity.

  9. Is the 2001 Honda CR250R street legal in the US?

    It is not street legal in the US.

  10. What was the MSRP of the 2001 Honda CR250R?

    The MSRP was $5,899.

  11. What size tires does the 2001 Honda CR250R use?

    80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear.

  12. What spark plug does the 2001 Honda CR250R take?

    NGK BR8EG, gapped 0.020 – 0.024 in (0.5 – 0.6 mm).

  13. What chain and sprockets does the 2001 Honda CR250R use?

    A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.

  14. Is the 2001 Honda CR250R different from the 2000 model?

    Yes. New for 2001: cylinder ports and expansion chamber built to factory (works) spec, compression lowered to 8.5:1, an all-new 38 mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide carburetor, re-optimized ignition timing, stiffer springs and revised damping front and rear, and a fork 7 mm longer to take an optional 20-inch front wheel. Among the main specs, the 2001 Honda CR250R has a $100 higher MSRP and makes 0.8 hp more, compared with the 2000 model.

Other Honda CR250R model years

Specs from Honda's service manual and product literature, Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated .