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2004 Honda CRF250R

249cc

4-stroke

206lb

Dry weight

37.9in

Seat height

12.4in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2004 Honda CRF250R at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2004 Honda CRF250R has a 249cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2004 CRF250R weighs 206 lb dry and has a 37.9 in seat height.
  • The 2004 CRF250R runs 80/100-21 front and 100/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2004 CRF250R takes 0.7 US qt (0.66 L) of 10W-40 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2004 CRF250R lists at $5,799 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2004 Honda CRF250RThe machine

The 2004 Honda CRF250R is a motocross race bike powered by a 249 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single with a SOHC four-valve head and carburetor. A kickstarter and five-speed transmission serve its competition-focused setup, built around an aluminum perimeter frame. Suspension includes a 47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, plus a fully adjustable Showa rear shock and Pro-Link system. Both ends provide 12.4 in of travel. It is built for competition use by experienced riders.

Who should ride it

This bike is for experienced riders focused on motocross and racing, including competitors who want a purpose-built machine for track practice and race events. Its competition-oriented setup is better matched to riders who can manage a kick-start, carbureted four-stroke and are prepared to keep up with race-bike maintenance than to beginners seeking an easygoing trail bike. It is not street legal.

2004 Honda CRF250R photosGarage

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2004 Honda CRF250R specificationsTech specs

Engine
Displacement
249cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
78 × 52.2 mm
Compression
12.9:1
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Oil chamber
Dual
Engine oil
0.7 US qt (0.66 L)
Oil type
10W-40
Gearbox oil
0.8 US qt (0.72 L)
Gearbox oil type
10W-40
Coolant
1.0 US qt (0.93 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
51T
Dimensions
Dry weight
206 lb
Seat height
37.9″
Ground clearance
14.2″
Wheelbase
58.2″
Width
32.6″
Height
49.7″
Length
85.5″
Fuel capacity
1.9 gal
Price & warranty
Colors
Red
Frame & steering
Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.5°
Trail
4.7″
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
100/90-19 57M
Brakes
Front disc
240 mm
Rear disc
240 mm
Stock features
Street legal (US)
No
Battery / electrical
Battery
No

2004 Honda CRF250R maintenanceWrench time

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

Service intervals
Change engine oil
Every 6 races or about 15 hours
Replace oil filter
Every 6 races or about 15 hours
Change gearbox oil
Every 6 races or about 15 hours
Clean air filter
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Inspect spark plug
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Change engine oil (first time)
After the first break-in ride
Replace oil filter (first time)
After the first break-in ride
Spark plug
Spark plug
NGK IMR8C-9H
Plug gap
0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
Spark plug (or)
DENSO VUH24D
Spark plug (for extended high-speed riding)
NGK IMR9C-9H
Spark plug (for extended high-speed riding)
DENSO VUH27D
Torque specs
Oil drain bolt
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Oil filter cover bolts
7 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
Gearbox oil drain plug
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Front axle
65 ft‑lb (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
Front axle pinch bolts
14 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
17 ft‑lb (23 N·m, 2.3 kgf·m)
Lower triple clamp bolts
15 ft‑lb (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m)
Steering stem bolt
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 bolts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear brake disc bolts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear sprocket nuts
24 ft‑lb (32 N·m, 3.3 kgf·m)
Front sprocket bolt
23 ft‑lb (31 N·m, 3.2 kgf·m)
Chain adjuster locknut
20 ft‑lb (26 N·m, 2.7 kgf·m)
Shock absorber top mount
33 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)

Parts for the 2004 Honda CRF250RParts that fit

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

Maintenance

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

Tires

Stock sizes, from the owner's manual.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Oct 31, 2026. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.

Honda CRF250R FAQPit-lane questions

  1. 01

    What engine does the 2004 Honda CRF250R have?

    It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine with four valves and a carburetor.

  2. 02

    What is the seat height on the 2004 Honda CRF250R?

    The seat height is 37.9 in.

  3. 03

    How much does the 2004 Honda CRF250R weigh?

    Its dry weight is 206 lb.

  4. 04

    How much suspension travel does the 2004 Honda CRF250R have?

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

  5. 05

    How much fuel does the 2004 Honda CRF250R hold?

    The fuel capacity is 1.9 gal.

  6. 06

    What engine oil does the 2004 Honda CRF250R use?

    It uses SAE 10W-40 engine oil, with a stated capacity of 0.7 US qt.

  7. 07

    Is the 2004 Honda CRF250R street legal in the US?

    No, it is not street legal in the US.

  8. 08

    What was the MSRP of the 2004 Honda CRF250R?

    The US MSRP was $5,799.

  9. 09

    What size tires does the 2004 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  10. 10

    What spark plug does the 2004 Honda CRF250R take?

    NGK IMR8C-9H, gapped 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm).

  11. 11

    What chain and sprockets does the 2004 Honda CRF250R use?

    A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 51-tooth rear sprocket.

Specs from Honda's owner's manual, Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated . Spot a mistake?

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