1985 Honda CR250
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1985 Honda CR250, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder reed valve |
| Displacement | 249 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 66.4 mm × 72.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Maximum Power | Approx. 42 hp |
| Maximum Torque | |
| Carburetor | Keihin PE38 |
| Lubrication | Pre-mix |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 20:1 |
| Ignition | CDI magneto |
| Spark Plug | NGK BR8EG |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.6 - 0.7 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 5-speed close-ratio |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 3.136 |
| Final Reduction | Chain drive |
| Overall Reduction | |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 87.0 in |
| Overall Width | 36.8 in |
| Overall Height | 49.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 13.8 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.3 gal |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Double cradle steel frame |
| Caster Angle | 28° |
| Trail | 4.7 in |
| Front Suspension | Showa cartridge telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link monoshock |
| Front Suspension Travel | 12.0 in |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 12.2 in |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00 × 21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50 × 18 |
| Front Brake | Hydraulic single disc |
| Rear Brake | Drum brake |
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