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2005 Honda CRF250R

249cc

4-stroke

204lb

Dry weight

38in

Seat height

12.4in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2005 Honda CRF250R at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2005 Honda CRF250R has a 249cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2005 CRF250R weighs 204 lb dry and has a 38 in seat height.
  • The 2005 CRF250R runs 80/100-21 front and 100/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2005 CRF250R takes 0.7 US qt (0.66 L) of 10W-40 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2005 CRF250R lists at $5,999 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2005 Honda CRF250RThe machine

The 2005 Honda CRF250R is a motocross and racing bike built for sanctioned, closed-course competition. Its 249 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single uses a SOHC four-valve head and carburetor, with a five-speed transmission and kick start. An aluminum perimeter frame pairs with a 47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and Pro-Link Showa rear shock; both ends have 12.4 in of travel. The CRF250R also has a 38 in seat height, 204 lb dry weight, and 1.9 gal fuel capacity. It is designed for experienced riders, and it is not street legal in the United States.

Who should ride it

This bike is for experienced motocross riders and racers using sanctioned closed-course tracks. Its racing focus, 38 in seat height, kick start, and adjustable suspension suit riders who can manage a competition-oriented machine and tune it for their weight and track conditions. It is not a street bike, and its intended use is motocross and racing rather than casual road riding.

2005 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
0.63 US qt (0.6 L)
Gearbox oil type
10W-40
Coolant
1.0 US qt (0.93 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
51T
Dimensions
Dry weight
204 lb
Seat height
38″
Ground clearance
14.2″
Wheelbase
58.2″
Width
32.6″
Height
50.3″
Length
85.5″
Fuel capacity
1.9 gal
Price & warranty
Colors
Red
Frame & steering
Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.5°
Trail
4.8″
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

2005 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 R0409B-8
Plug gap
0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm)
Spark plug (for extended high-speed riding)
NGK R0409B-9
Torque specs
Oil drain bolt
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Oil filter cover bolts
9 ft‑lb (12 N·m, 1.2 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
15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
Rear axle nut
94 ft‑lb (128 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 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 (27 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)
Shock absorber top mount
33 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)

2005 Honda CRF250R vs 2004What changed

Of the specs below, only the price changed: it costs $200 more than the 2004 model.

Spec20042005
MSRP$5,799$5,999
Displacement249ccSame
Front travel12.4 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel1.9 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51MSame
Rear tire100/90-19 57MSame

Parts for the 2005 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 2005 Honda CRF250R have?

    It has a 249 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a SOHC four-valve head and carburetor.

  2. 02

    What is the seat height of the 2005 Honda CRF250R?

    The seat height is 38 in.

  3. 03

    How much does the 2005 Honda CRF250R weigh?

    Its dry weight is 204 lb.

  4. 04

    How much suspension travel does the 2005 Honda CRF250R have?

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

  5. 05

    What is the fuel capacity of the 2005 Honda CRF250R?

    The fuel capacity is 1.9 gal.

  6. 06

    What engine oil does the 2005 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  7. 07

    Is the 2005 Honda CRF250R street legal?

    No. It is not street legal in the United States.

  8. 08

    What was the MSRP of the 2005 Honda CRF250R?

    The US MSRP was $5,999.

  9. 09

    What size tires does the 2005 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  10. 10

    What spark plug does the 2005 Honda CRF250R take?

    NGK R0409B-8, gapped 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm).

  11. 11

    What chain and sprockets does the 2005 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  12. 12

    Is the 2005 Honda CRF250R different from the 2004?

    Of the specs we list, only the price changed: it costs $200 more than the 2004 model.

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

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