Okay, so, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my Honda CRF 250 lately, specifically about its horsepower. So, I figured I’d share my whole process of messing around with this bike and what I’ve found out.
First off, I grabbed my bike and took it down to our local shop that has a Dynojet 250i. I wanted to see what kind of power this thing was really putting out. After we strapped her down and ran a few tests, we got some numbers. My CRF 250R pumped out about 37.9 horsepower and 18.0 lb.-ft. of torque. Not too shabby, but honestly, I was hoping for a bit more “oomph.”
Then I started thinking, what if I compare it to the CRF250F model? This one’s a bit different, more of a trail bike. Turns out, the CRF250F showed around 20.1 horsepower and 15.5 pound-feet of torque. It peaks at a lower RPM too, around 7,500 compared to the R’s higher redline. It was kind of cool to see the difference, especially since I was also messing around with a Kawasaki KLX230R at the time.
Digging Deeper
After seeing those numbers, I got curious about the bike’s build. This CRF250F, it’s got this tubular steel-steel twin-spar frame. Feels pretty light, but tough as nails when you’re riding.
It’s also got this 41 mm Showa telescopic fork. I’m not going to lie; I didn’t know much about this before, but after riding with it, I can say it feels smooth and handles bumps like a dream. It really does do the job of making the ride feel better.
I also did some digging online and found out that the engine is a 4-stroke single-cylinder deal. They say it puts out 17 kW of power and 16 ft-lb of torque. Some folks online were saying they hit around 86 mph on this thing. That’s pretty fast, but I haven’t pushed mine that hard yet, don’t really want to wipe out.
Other Observations
- Fuel Tank: It holds about 7.19 liters, which is like 1.90 gallons. Good enough for a decent ride without needing to refuel constantly.
- Front Suspension: Like I said, it’s a telescopic fork, 41mm. Works great.
- Weight: I couldn’t find the exact weight, but it feels manageable, not too heavy at all.
In the end, I learned a lot about my CRF 250 and the F variant. The R model is definitely built more for racing, with more power and a higher redline. The F model is more chill, great for trails and just cruising around. Both are solid bikes, but it really depends on what you’re looking for. The numbers were a bit different from what I expected, but hey, that’s why we test these things, right? I also learned a lot more about the parts and how it impacts the riding, which is pretty cool. Anyway, hope this was helpful for you guys! Ride safe!