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2012 Honda CRF250R

249cc

4-stroke

38.4hp

Measured power

229lb

Curb weight

37.4in

Seat height

12.2in

Front travel

2012 Honda CRF250R at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2012 Honda CRF250R has a 249cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2012 CRF250R weighs 229 lb ready to ride and has a 37.4 in seat height.
  • The 2012 CRF250R runs 80/100-21 front and 100/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2012 CRF250R takes 0.7 US qt (0.67 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2012 CRF250R lists at $7,420 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2012 Honda CRF250RThe machine

The 2012 Honda CRF250R is a motocross bike with a 249 cc, four-stroke, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. Its SOHC four-valve design, five-speed transmission, kick starter and wet multiplate clutch are built around a competition-focused package. An aluminum perimeter frame pairs with a 48 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and a fully adjustable Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage. The Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) is standard equipment. The CRF250R is built for sanctioned, closed-course competition by experienced riders, not street use.

Who should ride it

This bike is for experienced motocross riders and racers who ride closed courses, including competitors preparing for sanctioned races and riders training on motocross tracks. Its competition-focused setup and adjustable suspension suit riders who can make use of chassis and suspension tuning for track conditions. It is not aimed at casual street riding: the CRF250R is not street legal in the US and is built for one rider, no passenger.

2012 Honda CRF250R specificationsTech specs

Engine
Displacement
249cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Bore × stroke
76.8 × 53.8 mm
Compression
13.2:1
Power (measured)
38.4 hp at the rear wheel
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Oil chamber
Dual
Engine oil
0.7 US qt (0.67 L)
Oil type
10W-30
Gearbox oil
0.7 US qt (0.68 L)
Gearbox oil type
10W-30
Coolant
1.1 US qt (1.03 L)
Clutch
Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Cable
Assist
None (standard clutch)
Spring
Coil
Drivetrain
Starting
Kick
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Chain links
116
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
49T
Dimensions
Seat height
37.4″
Ground clearance
12.7″
Wheelbase
58.6″
Width
32.6″
Height
50″
Length
85.9″
Curb weight
229 lb
Fuel capacity
1.5 gal
Price & warranty
Destination charge
$300
Colors
Red
Equipment
Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD)
Standard
Frame & steering
Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.38°
Trail
4.6″
Suspension
Front
48 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork; adjustable rebound and compression damping
Front travel
12.2″
Rear
Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock
Rear travel
12.3″
Wheels & tires
Front wheel
21″
Rear wheel
19″
Front tire
80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX51F
Rear tire
100/90-19 57M Dunlop MX51
Brakes
Front disc
240 mm
Rear disc
240 mm
Stock features
Street legal (US)
No
Battery / electrical
Battery
No

2012 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 R0451B-8
Plug gap
0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm)
Torque specs
Oil drain bolt
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Oil filter cover bolts
9 ft‑lb (12 N·m, 1.2 kgf·m)
Gearbox oil drain plug
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Front axle
65 ft‑lb (88 N·m, 9 kgf·m)
Front axle pinch bolts
15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2 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 kgf·m)
Steering stem bolt
80 ft‑lb (108 N·m, 11 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 mounting bolts
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
Coolant drain bolt
7 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1 kgf·m)

2012 Honda CRF250R vs 2011What changed

Of the specs below, the 2012 Honda CRF250R costs $221 more, is 2 lb heavier, sits 0.2 in lower, has 0.2 in less rear travel, runs the 80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX51F front tire (was 80/100-21 51M Dunlop D742FA) and runs the 100/90-19 57M Dunlop MX51 rear tire (was 100/90-19 57M Dunlop D756), compared with the 2011 model.

Spec20112012
MSRP$7,199$7,420
Displacement249ccSame
Curb weight227 lb229 lb
Seat height37.6 in37.4 in
Front travel12.2 inSame
Rear travel12.5 in12.3 in
Fuel1.5 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51M Dunlop D742FA80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX51F
Rear tire100/90-19 57M Dunlop D756100/90-19 57M Dunlop MX51

Parts for the 2012 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 2012 Honda CRF250R make?

    It measured 38.4 hp on a dyno.

  2. 02

    What kind of engine does the 2012 Honda CRF250R have?

    It has a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled four-stroke single with SOHC and four valves.

  3. 03

    How tall is the 2012 Honda CRF250R seat?

    The seat height is 37.4 in.

  4. 04

    How much does the 2012 Honda CRF250R weigh?

    Its curb weight is 229 lb.

  5. 05

    How much suspension travel does the 2012 Honda CRF250R have?

    It has 12.2 in of front travel and 12.3 in of rear travel.

  6. 06

    What is the fuel capacity of the 2012 Honda CRF250R?

    Fuel capacity is 1.5 gal.

  7. 07

    What engine oil does the 2012 Honda CRF250R use?

    It uses SAE 10W-30 engine oil, with a capacity of 0.7 US qt (0.67 L).

  8. 08

    Is the 2012 Honda CRF250R street legal?

    No. It is not street legal in the US.

  9. 09

    What was the 2012 Honda CRF250R MSRP?

    The US MSRP was $7,420, plus a $300 destination charge.

  10. 10

    What size tires does the 2012 Honda CRF250R use?

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

  11. 11

    What spark plug does the 2012 Honda CRF250R take?

    NGK R0451B-8, gapped 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm).

  12. 12

    What chain and sprockets does the 2012 Honda CRF250R use?

    A 520 chain with 116 links on a 13-tooth front and 49-tooth rear sprocket.

  13. 13

    Is the 2012 Honda CRF250R different from the 2011?

    Of the specs we list, the 2012 Honda CRF250R costs $221 more, is 2 lb heavier, sits 0.2 in lower, has 0.2 in less rear travel, runs the 80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX51F front tire (was 80/100-21 51M Dunlop D742FA) and runs the 100/90-19 57M Dunlop MX51 rear tire (was 100/90-19 57M Dunlop D756), compared with the 2011 model.

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

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