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2005 Honda CR250R

249cc

2-stroke

212.5lb

Dry weight

37.4in

Seat height

12.4in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2005 Honda CR250R overview

The 2005 Honda CR250R is a motocross and closed-course racing bike with a 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder two-stroke engine, carburetor, kickstarter and five-speed transmission. Its aluminum perimeter frame is paired with a 47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and a fully adjustable Pro-Link Showa rear shock, each with 12.4 in of travel. Seat height is 37.4 in, dry weight is 212.5 lb and fuel capacity is 2 gal.

Built for sanctioned, closed-course competition by experienced riders, the CR250R has a 21 in front wheel, 19 in rear wheel and disc brakes at both ends. It is not street legal in the US. The US MSRP was $6,199.

Who it's for

This bike is for experienced motocross riders and racers who ride on sanctioned, closed-course tracks. Its two-stroke engine, kickstart and competition-focused suspension suit riders prepared to manage a race bike and its upkeep. It is not intended for beginners or riders looking for a street-legal motorcycle; its defined use is motocross and racing.

Quick facts

  • The 2005 Honda CR250R has a 249cc carbureted 2-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2005 CR250R weighs 212.5 lb dry and has a 37.4 in seat height.
  • The 2005 CR250R runs 80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2005 CR250R runs premix at 32:1.
  • The 2005 CR250R lists at $6,199 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2005 Honda CR250R specifications

Engine

Displacement
249cc
Stroke
2-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
66.4 × 72 mm
Compression
9.0:1
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 an equivalent
Gearbox oil
0.7 US qt (0.65 L)
Gearbox oil type
10W-40
Coolant
1.0 US qt (0.97 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Cable
Assist
None (standard clutch)

Drivetrain

Starting
Kick
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Chain links
114
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
49T

Dimensions

Dry weight
212.5 lb
Seat height
37.4″
Ground clearance
13.6″
Wheelbase
58.5″
Width
32.3″
Height
50.1″
Length
86″
Fuel capacity
2 gal

Price & warranty

Colors
Red

Frame & steering

Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.1°
Trail
4.4″

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
12.4″

Wheels & tires

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

Brakes

Front disc
240 mm
Rear disc
240 mm

Stock features

Street legal (US)
No

Battery / electrical

Battery
No

2005 Honda CR250R maintenance

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

Service intervals

Clean air filter
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Inspect spark plug
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Replace spark plug
Every 3 races or about 7.5 hours
Change gearbox oil
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 BR9EG-N-8
Plug gap
0.027 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm)

Torque specs

Gearbox oil drain plug
21 ft‑lb (29 N·m, 3.0 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 (128 N·m, 13.1 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 nuts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear sprocket nuts
24 ft‑lb (32 N·m, 3.3 kgf·m)
Chain adjuster locknut
20 ft‑lb (27 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)
Shock absorber top mount
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2005 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.

Controls

Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Oct 31, 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.

2005 Honda CR250R vs 2004

Of the specs below, the 2005 Honda CR250R has a $200 higher MSRP, has 9.0:1 compression (was 8.6:1), takes the NGK BR9EG-N-8 spark plug (was NGK BR8EG), has 0.3 in more ground clearance, holds less coolant, has a 49T rear sprocket (was 50T) and has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase, compared with the 2004 model.

Spec20042005Changed
MSRP$5,999$6,199New
Displacement249ccSame
Dry weight212.5 lbSame
Seat height37.4 inSame
Front travel12.4 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel2 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51MSame
Rear tire110/90-19 62MSame
Compression8.6:19.0:1New
Spark plugNGK BR8EGNGK BR9EG-N-8New
Ground clearance13.3 in13.6 inNew
Coolant1.1 US qt (1.08 L)1.0 US qt (0.97 L)New
Rear sprocket50T49TNew
Wheelbase58.3 in58.5 inNew

Honda CR250R FAQ

  1. What engine does the 2005 Honda CR250R have?

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

  2. How tall is the seat on the 2005 Honda CR250R?

    The seat height is 37.4 in.

  3. How much does the 2005 Honda CR250R weigh?

    Its dry weight is 212.5 lb.

  4. How much suspension travel does the 2005 Honda CR250R have?

    It has 12.4 in of travel at both the front fork and rear suspension.

  5. What is the fuel capacity of the 2005 Honda CR250R?

    The fuel capacity is 2 gal.

  6. Is the 2005 Honda CR250R street legal in the US?

    No, it is not street legal in the US.

  7. What was the MSRP of the 2005 Honda CR250R?

    The US MSRP was $6,199.

  8. Does the 2005 Honda CR250R have electric start?

    No. It starts with a kickstarter.

  9. What size tires does the 2005 Honda CR250R use?

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

  10. What spark plug does the 2005 Honda CR250R take?

    NGK BR9EG-N-8, gapped 0.027 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm).

  11. What chain and sprockets does the 2005 Honda CR250R use?

    A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 49-tooth rear sprocket.

  12. What premix ratio does the 2005 Honda CR250R take?

    32:1, with Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil or an equivalent.

  13. How much gearbox oil does the 2005 Honda CR250R take?

    0.7 US qt (0.65 L) of 10W-40.

  14. Is the 2005 Honda CR250R different from the 2004 model?

    Among the main specs, the 2005 Honda CR250R has a $200 higher MSRP, has 9.0:1 compression (was 8.6:1), takes the NGK BR9EG-N-8 spark plug (was NGK BR8EG), has 0.3 in more ground clearance, holds less coolant, has a 49T rear sprocket (was 50T) and has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase, compared with the 2004 model.

Other Honda CR250R model years

Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .