Honda CR 250 R vs Honda CRF® 250F (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CR 250 Rstacks up against the Honda CRF® 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CR 250 RHonda CRF® 250F
Model year20072025
Price$6,449
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight97 kg120 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires80/0-21 / 110/90-19 Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

Honda CR 250 R vs Honda CRF® 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CR 250 R and the Honda CRF® 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CR 250 R brings its published horsepower in a 97 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250F counters with its own power figure at 120 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: