Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 144 kg
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1445 mm
- Payload capacity
- 125 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 249 cc · 249 cc liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve single
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 23 hp · 22 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 7.7 L
Electronics & rider aids
- Cruise control
- No
- ABS
- No
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 3.00-21 51PBias-ply, tube-type; Honda-recommended IRC GP-21F Z.Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Rear
- 120/80-18M/C 62PBias-ply, tube-type; recommended tyre IRC GP-22RHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 150 kPa= 1.50 kgf/cm² = 22 psi; cold tyre, solo riderHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Front — loaded
- 150 kPa= 22 psi; unchanged from solo-rider front pressure per manual, rider + passengerHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Rear — solo
- 150 kPa= 1.50 kgf/cm² = 22 psi; cold tyre, solo riderHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Rear — loaded
- 175 kPa= 1.75 kgf/cm² = 25 psi; cold tyre, rider + passengerHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W-30Honda 4-stroke motorcycle oil, API Service SG or higher (excluding oils labeled 'Energy Conserving'/'Resource Conserving'), meeting JASO T 903 standard MBHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Capacity
- 1.50 lAfter draining and oil-filter replacement; 1.4 L after draining only and 1.8 L after disassembly.Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Coolant
- Type
- Honda Pre-Mix CoolantManual specifies use of Honda's own pre-mixed coolant product; no separate generic coolant spec/type code given beyond this product nameHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Capacity
- 1.02 lTotal cooling system capacity per manualHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- Honda Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Final drive
- Chain
- DID 520VF, 106 links; front sprocket 14T, rear sprocket 40THonda handbook drive-chain slack: 25–35 mm.Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK SIMR8A9Standard plug; gap is listed as fixed/not adjustableHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Gap
- 0.8-0.9 mmManual lists this range but notes the plug is not field-adjustable (fixed-gap design)Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Quantity
- 1Single-cylinder engineHonda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Battery
- Type
- YTX7L-BS, 12V-6.0Ah (10HR)Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- PON 86+US-market Honda handbook recommendation; use the local-market handbook where fuel labels differ.Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- Up to E10 (max. 10% ethanol by volume)IN/PH-spec limit per manual; Thailand-spec CRF300LD in the same manual tolerates up to E20Honda CRF250L MY2012 handbook · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
Start with this motorcycle’s front and rear sizes. Open a tyre to check the complete fit for this exact bike and year; a size or original-equipment report alone does not confirm it.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Anakee Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Anakee III
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Anakee Road
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Avon Cobra Chrome
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Commander II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Commander III Touring
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiEscape
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiLegend
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiMotion
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiRoad
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiTour
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Cruisetec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Heidenau K60 Scout
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Dunlop K750
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Karoo 4
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Karoo Street
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Lasertec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 60 RS
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli Night Dragon
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 5
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Road 6
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Road 6 GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Road Classic
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Road W GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Avon Spirit ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Mitas Terra Force-R
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80²
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance Next 2
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
What breaks first and where.
Starter magnetic switch terminal overheating recall
SeriousRareHonda's official recall identifies inadequate sealant application that can reduce fuse-terminal contact pressure, overheat the starter magnetic switch and cause a stall, no-restart condition or fire.
Symptoms
- Engine stalls and will not restart
- Heat damage around the starter magnetic switch or fuse connector
Field repairableNo — Confirm VIN applicability and use the Honda dealer remedy; inspection and switch or harness replacement are not a roadside repair.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level-check point on the engine; use the referenced owner-manual level procedure and keep contamination out of the opening.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant expansion reservoir shown in the referenced owner-manual general-view and maintenance diagrams; open or top up only when the system is cold.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder and rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder; use the manual's motorcycle attitude for level checks.
ReferenceBattery
Remove the left shroud, then remove the battery-retaining bolt/bracket; disconnect negative terminal first, then positive, when servicing
ReferenceFuse box — interior
Main fuse box (with spare fuses) is located under the seat; the main 30A fuse itself is behind the left side cover, accessed by pulling out the starter magnetic switch and disconnecting its cable connector (a spare main fuse is stored on the starter magnetic switch)
ReferenceField toolkit
What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.
12 mm socket
Required17 mm axle wrench
Required24 mm axle wrench
Required520-chain breaker and riveter
Required80/100-21 spare front inner tube
RequiredCompact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge
RequiredMatching 520 rivet master link
RequiredThree motorcycle tyre levers and two rim protectors
RequiredTube patch kit, vulcanising cement and valve-core tool
Required