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Honda CRF230F 2015
223CC
Honda CRF250F 2025
249CC
Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition 2026
250CC
Key numbers
Displacement
223 cc
249 cc
250 cc
Weight
249 lb
265 lb
232.4 lbWin
Seat height
34.1 in
34.8 in
37.2 in
Ground clearance
11.7 in
11.3 in
13.2 inWin
Front travel
8.5 in
8.5 in
11.8 inWin
Rear travel
9.1 in
9.1 in
11.5 inWin
Wheelbase
54 in
55.9 in
58.7 in
Fuel capacity
1.85 gal
1.59 gal
1.9 galWin
MSRP
$4,199Win
$4,999
$12,699
Engine
Displacement223cc249cc250cc
Stroke4-stroke4-stroke4-stroke
Fuel systemCarburetorFuel injectionFuel injection
Bore × stroke65.5 × 66.2 mm71 × 63 mm81 × 48.5 mm
Compression9.0:19.6:114.5:1
CoolingAirAirLiquid
ConfigurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Valve trainSOHCSOHCDOHC
Valves244
Engine oil1.1 US qt (1 L)1.5 US qt (1.4 L)1.1 US qt (1 L)
Oil type10W-3010W-3010W-50
Coolant——0.9 L
Clutch
Type——Wet multiplate
ActuationCableCableHydraulic
AssistNone (standard clutch)None (standard clutch)None (standard clutch)
Drivetrain
StartingElectricElectricElectric
Transmission6-speed5-speed5-speed
Chain size520520520
Front sprocket13T13T14T
Rear sprocket50T50T51T
Dimensions
Seat height34.1″34.8″37.2″
Ground clearance11.7″11.3″13.2″
Wheelbase54″55.9″58.7″
Width31.5″31.5″—
Height45.9″46.7″—
Length81.1″83.1″—
Curb weight249 lb265 lb—
Fuel capacity1.85 gal1.59 gal1.9 gal
Weight without fuel——232.4 lb
Price & warranty
Destination charge$125$300$690
ColorsRedRed—
WarrantySix Months, Transferable limited warranty. Extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.Transferable, one year included, limited warranty—
Equipment
Electric starterStandard—Standard
Starter motorStandardStandard—
Spark arresterStandardStandard—
LightsNot fitted——
Electric start—Standard—
Fuel injection—Standard—
Battery—Standard—
Five forward gears—Standard—
Handlebar-mounted map select switch——Standard
Two pre-set engine maps——Standard
Quickshifter——Standard
Traction control——Standard
Launch control——Standard
Li-Ion battery——Standard
Engine stop button——Standard
2K carbon composite skid plate——Standard
FMF Factory 4.1 RCT muffler——Standard
WP XACT Pro 7548 forks——Standard
WP XACT Pro 8950 shock——Standard
GUTS Racing seat cover——Standard
Dunlop GEOMAX MX34 tires——Standard
Frame & steering
Frame material—SteelChromoly
Architecture—PerimeterCentral tube
Rake26.75°26.08°26.1°
Trail4.4″4″—
Suspension
Front37mm leading-axle Showa fork41.0 mm leading-axle Showa fork; 8.5-inch travelWP XPLOR PRO 7548
Front travel8.5″8.5″11.8″
RearPro-Link Showa single shock with spring-preload adjustabilityPro-Link Showa single shock; 9.1-inch travelWP XACT PRO 8950
Rear travel9.1″9.1″11.5″
Wheels & tires
Front wheel21″21″21″
Rear wheel18″18″19″
Front tire80/100-21 51R NHS80/100-21 51R NHS80/100-21 TL Dunlop GEOMAX MX34F
Rear tire100/100-18 59R NHS100/100-18 59R NHS110/90-19 TL Dunlop GEOMAX MX34
Brakes
Front disc240 mm240 mm260 mm
Rear disc—220 mm220 mm
Stock features
Map switch——Yes
Skid plateYes—Yes
Skid plate materialPlastic—Carbon
Street legal (US)NoNoNo
Road legal inNoneNoneNone
Battery / electrical
BatteryYesYesYes
OEM batteryYTX5L-BSYTZ7SHJTZ5S-FP-C
ChemistryLead acidLead acidLithium
Voltage12V12V12V
Capacity4 Ah6 Ah2 Ah