HONDA CRF250X (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CRF250X, an off-road motorcycle that debuted in 2004. It was in its fifth consecutive production year and packed the same specifications as the previous one with a few changes, such as ignition timing, new brake rotors, and a slimmed-down fuel tank.

The bike offered a great mix of power and maneuverability. It was also light and sturdy and could take on the toughest trails without effort. At its core was a powerful Unicam engine that delivered excellent performance, offering a reassuring feeling of being in control regardless of the roughness of the terrain.

The Honda CRF was a series of off-road, trail, and dual-sports motorcycles manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2000. The CRF line of motorcycles came to succeed the Honda CR series.

Aesthetically, the bike was characterized by standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, small side panels, a single seat, a high-mounted exhaust system, a silencer cover, a dual-sided swingarm, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

In the power department, the 2008 Honda CRF250X packed a 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a 37 mm flat-side Keihin carburetor. It was set in motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive.

The riding characteristics were set by a 47 mm inverted adjustable Showa telescopic fork on the front that provided 315 mm wheel travel and a Pro-Link swingarm with an adjustable Showa shock on the rear that offered 315 mm of travel.