Small Changes from Big Red 2005 HONDA CRF250R

Jun. 01, 2006 By ORC STAFF

About 80% of the Line Is In

2005 Hondas
CRF450R	CRF250R	CR250R	CR125R	CR85R	CR85R EXPERT
XR650R	XR650-L	CRF450X	XR400R	CRF250X	XR250R
CRF230F	CRF150F	CRF100F	CRF80F	CRF70F	CRF50F

"The Honda CRF250R is their 250cc, four-stroke, motocross bike. And for 2005, the engineers upgraded it everywhere, increasing power and suspension ? while making it even lighter."

CRF250R Specifications
MSRP	$5,899
ENGINE
Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke	78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Valve Train	Unicam; four-valve
Carburetion	Keihin 37mm flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Ignition	CD with electronic advance
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/51T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound- and 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring-preload, 17-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4-inch travel
Front Brakes	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/90-19
DIMENSIONS
Rake	27.5 degrees
Trail	123.0mm (4.8 inches)
Wheelbase	58.2 inches
Seat Height	38 inches
Ground Clearance	14.2 inches
Dry Weight	204.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gallons
OTHER
Available Colors	Red
Model ID	CRF250R

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