HONDA CRF250R (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda CRF250R, an off-road motorcycle that debuted in 2004. It was in the ninth consecutive production year, and like previous models, it came with several modifications.

The 2012 machine featured a new cylinder head and a 46 mm throttle body for more power spread across the whole rpm range and a more responsive feel. Other modifications included a different rear suspension linkage and an upgraded front suspension to better work with the stiff aluminum frame, providing sharper tracking around corners.

The Honda CRF250R was an off-road motorcycle manufactured in 2004, following the introduction of the first motorcycle in the line, the Honda CRF450R. It was the four-stroke version of Honda's quarter-liter motocross machine.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 48 mm inverted Showa cartridge-type adjustable fork on the front with 310 mm wheel travel and a Pro-Link swingarm tied to an adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear with 312 mm of travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 240 mm disc on the front clamped by a two-piston caliper and a 240 mm brake rotor on the rear tied to a hydraulic caliper, providing excellent braking performance.

As for the power, the 2012 Honda CRF250R had its soul brought to life by a 249cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine managed by a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system with a 46 mm throttle body.