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Honda CRF250RWE 2026

Renamed Honda CRF250R HRC Works Edition for 2027.

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Motocross / Racing

2026 Honda CRF250RWE

249cc

4-stroke

236lb

Curb weight

37.9in

Seat height

12.2in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2026 Honda CRF250RWE at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2026 Honda CRF250RWE has a 249cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2026 CRF250RWE weighs 236 lb ready to ride and has a 37.9 in seat height.
  • The 2026 CRF250RWE runs 80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear tires.
  • The 2026 CRF250RWE takes 1.1 US qt (1.05 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2026 CRF250RWE lists at $10,699 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2026 Honda CRF250RWEThe machine

The 2026 Honda CRF250RWE is the Works Edition of the CRF250R: a closed-course motocross race bike with a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 249 cc four-stroke single, a DOHC four-valve head and a five-speed gearbox. Over the standard CRF250R it adds a Yoshimura titanium exhaust, Dunlop MX33 tires with a wider 110/90-19 rear, a Twin Air air filter, hand-polished cylinder ports, dedicated ignition and injection mapping, a Showa fork with Kashima-coated outer tubes and titanium oxide-coated lower legs, and a hydraulic clutch that cuts lever pull by 16%. Like the standard bike, it has Honda Selectable Torque Control, HRC Launch Control, a handlebar map switch and a titanium fuel tank. It returns for 2026 with the same specifications as the 2025.

Who should ride it

For experienced motocross riders and racers on sanctioned closed courses who want factory-team parts straight from the showroom. It is a competition-only bike: not street legal in the US, and not meant for trail riding or beginners.

2026 Honda CRF250RWE specificationsTech specs

Engine
Displacement
249cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Bore × stroke
79 × 50.9 mm
Compression
13.9:1
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
DOHC
Valves
4
Engine oil
1.1 US qt (1.05 L)
Oil type
10W-30
Coolant
1.1 US qt (1.04 L)
Clutch
Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Hydraulic
Assist
None (standard clutch)
Drivetrain
Starting
Electric
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Chain links
114
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
50T
Dimensions
Seat height
37.9″
Ground clearance
13.1″
Wheelbase
58.4″
Width
32.6″
Height
49.8″
Length
86.2″
Curb weight
236 lb
Fuel capacity
1.66 gal
Price & warranty
Destination charge
$600
Colors
Red
Warranty
Sold “as is” with no warranties.
Equipment
Yoshimura titanium exhaust
Standard
Titanium fuel tank
Standard
Twin Air air filter
Standard
Hand-polished cylinder ports
Standard
Dedicated ignition and injection mapping
Standard
Gear-position engine mapping
Standard
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Standard
HRC Launch Control
Standard
Hand-operated fork compression adjuster
Standard
D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims
Standard
D.I.D DM2 gold chain
Standard
Renthal Kevlar grips
Standard
Frame & steering
Frame material
Aluminum
Rake
27.23°
Trail
4.5″
Suspension
Front
49 mm inverted Showa coil-spring fork with Kashima-coated outer tubes and titanium oxide-coated lower legs
Front travel
12.2″
Rear
Pro-Link Showa single shock with titanium oxide-coated 18 mm shaft
Rear travel
12.1″
Wheels & tires
Front wheel
21″
Rear wheel
19″
Front tire
Dunlop MX33F 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire
Dunlop MX33 110/90-19 62M
Brakes
Front disc
260 mm
Rear disc
240 mm
Stock features
Map switch
Yes
Skid plate
Yes
Street legal (US)
No
Battery / electrical
Battery
Yes
OEM battery
HJ12L
Chemistry
Lithium
Voltage
12V
Capacity
2.3 Ah

2026 Honda CRF250RWE 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
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 SILMAR9A9S
Plug gap
0.03 – 0.04 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
Torque specs
Oil drain bolt
17 ft‑lb (23 N·m, 2.3 kgf·m)
Spark plug
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Front axle
58 ft‑lb (78 N·m, 8 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)
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)
Rear sprocket nuts
30 ft‑lb (40 N·m, 4.1 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)

2026 Honda CRF250RWE vs 2025What changed

Of the specs below, the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE costs $100 more, compared with the 2025 model.

Spec20252026
MSRP$10,599$10,699
Displacement249ccSame
Curb weight236 lbSame
Seat height37.9 inSame
Front travel12.2 inSame
Rear travel12.1 inSame
Fuel1.66 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tireDunlop MX33F 80/100-21 51MSame
Rear tireDunlop MX33 110/90-19 62MSame

Parts for the 2026 Honda CRF250RWEParts 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.

Controls

Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.

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 CRF250RWE FAQPit-lane questions

  1. 01

    What engine does the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE have?

    It has a 249 cc fuel-injected, liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves.

  2. 02

    How tall is the CRF250RWE seat?

    The seat height is 37.9 in.

  3. 03

    How much does the 2026 CRF250RWE weigh?

    Its curb weight is 236 lb.

  4. 04

    How much suspension travel does the CRF250RWE have?

    Front travel is 12.2 in, and rear travel is 12.1 in.

  5. 05

    How much fuel does the Honda CRF250RWE hold?

    The fuel capacity is 1.66 gal.

  6. 06

    What engine oil does the 2026 CRF250RWE use?

    It uses SAE 10W-30 engine oil, with a capacity of 1.1 US qt.

  7. 07

    Is the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE street legal?

    No. The CRF250RWE is not street legal in the US.

  8. 08

    How much does the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE cost?

    The US MSRP is $10,699, with a $600 destination charge.

  9. 09

    What size tires does the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE use?

    80/100-21 front and 110/90-19 rear.

  10. 10

    What spark plug does the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE take?

    NGK SILMAR9A9S, gapped 0.03 – 0.04 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm).

  11. 11

    What chain and sprockets does the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE use?

    A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.

  12. 12

    Is the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE different from the 2025?

    Of the specs we list, the 2026 Honda CRF250RWE costs $100 more, compared with the 2025 model.

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

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