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2008 Honda CRF250R

249cc

4-stroke

38.0hp

Measured power

227lb

Curb weight

38in

Seat height

12.4in

Front travel

2008 Honda CRF250R at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2008 Honda CRF250R has a 249cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2008 CRF250R weighs 227 lb ready to ride and has a 38 in seat height.
  • The 2008 CRF250R runs 80/100-21 front and 100/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2008 CRF250R lists at $6,449 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2008 Honda CRF250RThe machine

The 2008 Honda CRF250R is a motocross racing bike with a 249 cc four-stroke, carbureted, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. Its SOHC four-valve layout, kick starter, and five-speed transmission suit closed-course racing. The aluminum perimeter frame is paired with a 47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and a fully adjustable Showa rear shock, each providing 12.4 in of travel. Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) is standard equipment, and the bike has front and rear disc brakes. It is not street legal in the US.

Who should ride it

This bike is for motocross riders and racers who want a dedicated closed-course machine. Its motocross setup, five-speed gearbox, adjustable suspension, and standard steering damper suit track riding and racing rather than street use. It fits riders focused on practicing laps, developing race pace, or competing in motocross.

2008 Honda CRF250R photosGarage

2008 Honda CRF250R specificationsTech specs

Engine
Displacement
249cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
78 × 52.2 mm
Compression
13.1:1
Power (measured)
38.0 hp at the rear wheel
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Oil chamber
Dual
Drivetrain
Starting
Kick
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
51T
Dimensions
Seat height
38″
Ground clearance
14.2″
Wheelbase
58.2″
Curb weight
227 lb
Fuel capacity
1.9 gal
Price & warranty
Colors
Red, Black (limited run)
Equipment
Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD)
Standard
Frame & steering
Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.9°
Trail
4.9″
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
Rear tire
100/90-19
Brakes
Front disc
240 mm
Rear disc
240 mm
Stock features
Street legal (US)
No

2008 Honda CRF250R vs 2007What changed

Of the specs below, only the price changed: it costs $100 more than the 2007 model.

Spec20072008
MSRP$6,349$6,449
Displacement249ccSame
Seat height38 inSame
Front travel12.4 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel1.9 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51M Dunlop D742FASame
Rear tire100/90-19 57M Dunlop D756Same

Parts for the 2008 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

    How much power does the 2008 Honda CRF250R make?

    It measured 38 hp on a dyno.

  2. 02

    What is the seat height of the 2008 Honda CRF250R?

    The seat height is 38 in.

  3. 03

    How much does the 2008 Honda CRF250R weigh?

    Its curb weight is 227 lb.

  4. 04

    How much suspension travel does the 2008 Honda CRF250R have?

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

  5. 05

    How big is the fuel tank on the 2008 Honda CRF250R?

    Fuel capacity is 1.9 gal.

  6. 06

    Is the 2008 Honda CRF250R street legal?

    No, it is not street legal in the US.

  7. 07

    What was the MSRP of the 2008 Honda CRF250R?

    The US MSRP was $6,449.

  8. 08

    What size tires does the 2008 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  9. 09

    What chain and sprockets does the 2008 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  10. 10

    Is the 2008 Honda CRF250R different from the 2007?

    Of the specs we list, only the price changed: it costs $100 more than the 2007 model.

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

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