There's a reason why the Honda CRF250R->ke1789 is considered one of the best bikes on the market. It's got a pedigree unlike any other, as evidenced by its long history of racing success. It made its debut in 2004 and

took its first-ever AMA Supercross win early in the season. Two years after that, Honda->ke291 Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps rode it to the 2006 Supercross Lites East Championship. In 2008, GEICO Powersports Honda rookie Trey Canard rode all the way to a Supercross Lites East Championship, and in 2009 Ashley Fiolek notched her second consecutive AMA/WMA Women’s Motocross Championship. The common denominator with all those wins is that all the riders rode a CRF250R.

The CRF250R offers superb handling and excellent power that has been a tradition for Honda's 250 class. For the 2012 model, Honda upped the ante, offering plenty of new goodies, including a new cylinder head and a 46mm throttle body that produces a broadened powerband featuring more low-end and midrange torque. In addition, the bike now carries an entirely new chassis that centers on a twin-spar aluminum frame with Honda’s Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD), a forged aluminum steering head, stronger downtubes and a simplified removable rear subframe. The bike also has an updated front and rear suspension settings, offering improved tracking and more precise handling. New foot pegs are also part of the package, as are new front axle collars that add rigidity to the front end, increasing the bike's steering precision. On top of everything else, the CRF250R also comes with Dunlop's premium MX51 tires cap off championship-caliber credentials that make the CRF250R the bike to beat in 2012.

Find out more about the Honda CRF250R's specs after the jump. } }

2012 Honda CRF250R

Specifications
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  • Model: 2012 Honda CRF250R
  • Engine/Motor: liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
  • Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
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Specifications

Model

CRF250R

Engine Type

249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore and Stroke

76.8mm x 53.8mm

Compression ratio

13.2:1

Valve Train

Unicam, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel

Induction

PGM-FI, 46mm throttle body

Ignition

Full transistor with electronic advance

Transmission

Close-ratio five-speed

Final Drive

#520 chain; 13T/49T

Suspension Front

48mm inverted Showa 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel

Suspension Rear

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); 12.5 inches travel

Brakes Front

Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Brakes Rear

Single 240mm disc

Tires Front

Dunlop MX51 80/100-21

Tires Rear

Dunlop MX51 100/90-19

Wheelbase

58.6 inches

Rake (Caster Angle)

27° 12'

Trail

117mm (4.6 inches)

Seat Height

37.6 inches

Ground Clearance

12.8 inches

Fuel Capacity

1.5 gallons

Color

Red

Curb Weight

227 pounds