Honda CR250R 2007
Motocross / Racing

249cc
2-stroke
213lb
Dry weight
37.4in
Seat height
12.4in
Front travel
5spd
Gearbox
2007 Honda CR250R overview
The 2007 Honda CR250R is a motocross and racing bike powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder two-stroke engine with carburetor fuel delivery. It has a kickstarter, five-speed transmission, wet multi-plate clutch, and aluminum perimeter frame. Suspension consists of a 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and a fully adjustable Showa rear shock with Pro-Link linkage, each offering 12.4 inches of travel. With a 37.4-inch seat height and 13.6 inches of ground clearance, it is built for sanctioned, closed-course competition by experienced riders only.
Who it's for
This CR250R is for experienced motocross riders and racers who want a two-stroke competition bike for closed-course tracks. Its kickstart-only setup and race-focused purpose suit riders who are comfortable preparing and maintaining their own machine and tuning their riding to track conditions. It is not a street bike or a fit for casual road use; choose it for motocross practice and racing, not commuting or general transportation.
Quick facts
- The 2007 Honda CR250R has a 249cc carbureted 2-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
- The 2007 CR250R weighs 213 lb dry and has a 37.4 in seat height.
- The 2007 CR250R runs 80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear tires.
- The 2007 CR250R runs premix at 32:1.
- The 2007 CR250R lists at $6,449 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.
2007 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-30
- 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
- 213 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
- Warranty
- Sold “as is” with no warranties.
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
2007 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 2007 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.
2-stroke oilMotul 710 2T synthetic 2-stroke oilfrom $31.64 + shipping · 2 storesMix it into your fuel at 32:1, as the maker's manual says
Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Gearbox oilMotul 7100 4T 10W-30from $30.10 · 5 storesTakes 0.7 US qt (0.65 L): buy one 1 L bottle
- Direct Cycle PartsCheapest$30.10 ↗$22.15 + $7.95 ship
- Perf-Moto$32.80 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · necycleshop$32.99 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Air filterHiflofiltro HFF1014from $20.86 · 5 stores- MX PowerPlayCheapest$20.86 ↗Free shipping
- Riders Addiction$27.40 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Moto-House MX$27.58 ↗Free shipping
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Part number HFF1014: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: Hiflofiltro's fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CR250 R-2,3,4,5,6,7, 2002–2007
Spark plugNGK BR9EG-N-8from $10.08 + shipping · 2 storesThe standard plug from the maker's manual
Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Front brake padsEBC FA185from $33.14 + shipping · 6 storesStores sell this pad in different compounds, labelled on each store where it says. Sintered lasts longest; for the same feel, buy the same kind front and rear.
- MRP MotorsportsCheapest · Carbon X$33.14 ↗+ shipping, if any
- Walmart · OEMcyclesSintered$39.00 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Cycles R Us, LtdSintered$42.99 ↗Free shipping
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Front and rear, matched
Carbon X both ends for $71.14 + shipping: front at MRP Motorsports, rear at JT Cycle & ATV.
Sintered both ends for $85.10: front at Walmart · OEMcycles, rear at Roco 4x4.
Part number FA185: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: EBC brake pad buyer's guide
Their listing: HONDA CR 250 R 2T, 2004–2007
Rear brake padsEBC FA346from $38.00 · 14 storesStores sell this pad in different compounds, labelled on each store where it says. Sintered lasts longest; for the same feel, buy the same kind front and rear.
- JT Cycle & ATVCheapest · Carbon X$38.00 ↗Free shipping
- MX PowerPlayCarbon X$39.76 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · LionpartsCarbon X$41.25 ↗Free shipping
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- MXtireCarbon X$44.50 ↗$35.00 + $9.50 ship
- Cycle GearCarbon X$45.65 ↗$37.66 + $7.99 ship
- RevZilla.comCarbon X$45.65 ↗$37.66 + $7.99 ship
- Roco 4x4Sintered$46.10 ↗Free shipping
- MotoSport.comCarbon X$46.76 ↗$39.76 + $7.00 ship
- Dennis KirkCarbon X$47.75 ↗$39.76 + $7.99 ship
- Bob's Cycle SupplySintered$47.98 ↗$39.99 + $7.99 ship
- Powerchicken OffroadSintered$43.84 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$7.99)
- Partzilla.comCarbon X$53.21 ↗$39.76 + $13.45 ship
- Warp9RacingSintered$56.84 ↗$43.84 + $13.00 ship
- Moto MachinesSintered$61.14 ↗$46.14 + $15.00 ship
Front and rear, matched
Carbon X both ends for $71.14 + shipping: front at MRP Motorsports, rear at JT Cycle & ATV.
Sintered both ends for $85.10: front at Walmart · OEMcycles, rear at Roco 4x4.
Part number FA346: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: EBC brake pad buyer's guide
Their listing: HONDA CR 250 R 2T, 2002–2007
Front sprocketJT Sprockets 13-tooth steel sprocketfrom $18.75 · 7 stores13 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
- MX PowerPlayCheapest$18.75 ↗Free shipping
- Bob's Cycle Supply$20.57 ↗$12.58 + $7.99 ship
- MX Locker$22.58 ↗$12.58 + $10.00 ship
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Part number JTF284.13: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CR250 R-6,7,8, 2006–2008
Rear sprocketJT Sprockets 49-tooth self-cleaning sprocketfrom $35.08 · 4 stores49 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. JT makes this size only in its self-cleaning version (mud-relief cuts): it fits the same.
- MX PowerPlayCheapest$35.08 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Advance Cycle Parts$35.93 ↗Free shipping
- Bob's Cycle Supply$37.67 ↗$29.68 + $7.99 ship
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Part number JTR210.49SC: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CR250 R-6,7,8, 2006–2008
ChainD.I.D 520 VX3 sealed chain, 114 linksfrom $149.95 · 5 storesYour bike runs 114 links, so there's nothing to cut: pick 114 if the store asks for a length. D.I.D VX3 is a sealed (X-ring) chain, which lasts longer than a plain one.
- 4into1Cheapest$149.95 ↗Free shipping
- bmwmoa.org$160.05 ↗+ shipping, if any
- Cycle Gear$160.75 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Tires
Stock sizes, from the maker's manual.
Front tireDunlop Geomax MX34 80/100-21from $114.99 · 3 storesStock size for this bike
- eBay · rockymountainatvCheapest$114.99 ↗Free shipping
- EmotoWorx$129.88 ↗$112.99 + $16.89 ship
- IPD Racing$134.99 ↗$114.99 + $20.00 ship
Fit from: Size from the maker's manual; tire model is our pick
Rear tireDunlop Geomax MX34 110/90-19from $135.99 · 5 storesStock size for this bike
- WalmartCheapest$135.99 ↗Free shipping
- Dtek Moto$152.95 ↗$134.00 + $18.95 ship
- Rippin Moto$157.00 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Size from the maker's manual; tire model is our pick
Controls
Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.
GripsODI Rogue MX V2 lock-on gripsfrom $30.95 · 7 stores- Dillon AccessoriesCheapest$30.95 ↗Free shipping
- Rocky Mountain ATV/MC$34.86 ↗$27.86 + $7.00 ship
- Chaparral Motorsports$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
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Fitting these grips
Everything you need is in the box, including the throttle cam this bike uses (cam D).
Fit from: ODI grip throttle guide
Their listing: HONDA CR 125/250/500R, 1989–2007
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.
2007 Honda CR250R vs 2006
Of the specs below, the 2007 Honda CR250R has a $50 higher MSRP and takes 10W-30 gearbox oil (was 10W-40), compared with the 2006 model.
| Spec | 2006 | 2007 | Changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6,399 | $6,449 | New |
| Displacement | 249cc | Same | |
| Dry weight | 213 lb | Same | |
| Seat height | 37.4 in | Same | |
| Front travel | 12.4 in | Same | |
| Rear travel | 12.4 in | Same | |
| Fuel | 2 gal | Same | |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | Same | |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 51M | Same | |
| Rear tire | 110/90-19 62M | Same | |
| Gearbox oil | 10W-40 | 10W-30 | New |
Honda CR250R FAQ
What engine does the 2007 Honda CR250R have?
It has a 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder two-stroke engine with carburetor fuel delivery and a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
What is the seat height of the 2007 Honda CR250R?
The seat height is 37.4 inches.
How much does the 2007 Honda CR250R weigh?
Its dry weight is 213 lb.
How much suspension travel does the 2007 Honda CR250R have?
It has 12.4 inches of front travel and 12.4 inches of rear travel.
How much fuel does the 2007 Honda CR250R hold?
The fuel capacity is 2 gal.
Is the 2007 Honda CR250R street legal in the US?
No. It is built for closed-course competition and is not street legal in the US.
What was the MSRP of the 2007 Honda CR250R?
The US MSRP was $6,449.
What size tires does the 2007 Honda CR250R use?
80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear.
What spark plug does the 2007 Honda CR250R take?
NGK BR9EG-N-8, gapped 0.027 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm).
What chain and sprockets does the 2007 Honda CR250R use?
A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 49-tooth rear sprocket.
What premix ratio does the 2007 Honda CR250R take?
32:1, with Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil or an equivalent.
How much gearbox oil does the 2007 Honda CR250R take?
0.7 US qt (0.65 L) of 10W-30.
Is the 2007 Honda CR250R different from the 2006 model?
Among the main specs, the 2007 Honda CR250R has a $50 higher MSRP and takes 10W-30 gearbox oil (was 10W-40), compared with the 2006 model.
Other Honda CR250R model years
Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .