Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Servicing Your Honda 49
Clutch System
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
The distance between the tip of the clutch lever
and grip may be adjusted.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch lever position adjustment or clutch
cable disconnected.
(1) lock nut (2) adjuster
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the clutch lever farther away from
the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2)
counterclockwise. To position the brake lever
closer to the handgrip, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
(3) cable end adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
5. Loosen the lock nut (4) and turn the integral
cable adjuster (5) to adjust the clutch lever
freeplay 10 – 20 mm (0.4 – 0.8 in) at the tip
of lever. Tighten the lock nut.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(+)
(–)
4. Turn the cable end adjuster (3) in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out 5
turns.
(4)
(+)
(–)
(5)
(4) lock nut
(5) integral cable adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
6. Adjust the cable end adjuster for minor
adjustement.
Clutch Lever Freeplay
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay:
10 – 20 mm (0.4 – 0.8 in)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
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Honda CRF250R Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	249cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0mm x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio	13.9:1
Starter	Electric
Transmission	Close-ratio 5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	Single 260mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/90-19
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Seat Height	37.8 inches
Ground Clearance	13.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.7 gallons
Valve Train	Unicam OHC, four-valve
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle Bore	44mm
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Front Suspension	49mm inverted Showa coil-spring fork with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 12.4 inches travel
Rake	27.2°
Trail	115mm (4.5 inches)