2012 Honda CRF250L Specs Released

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

Honda has released full specifications for its upcoming the CRF250L, a dual-sport with an engine based on the CBR250R‘s powerplant with a fuel efficiency of 104 mpg.

Set to launch in Japan in May and Europe in the summer, the 2012 Honda CRF250L replaces the CRF230L in Honda’s repertoire. North American availability hasn’t been officially been announced, though Honda Canada is expected to introduce the CRF250L in the summer.

To produce the CBR250R, Honda developed the fuel-injected liquid-cooled 250cc four-stroke DOHC Single engine to have very low internal friction, employing a number of innovations such as an offset cylinder and roller rocker arms in the valve train. The CRF250L’s engine maintains the same 76mm bore, 55mm stroke and 10.7:1 compression ratio. Honda claims a peak output of 23hp at 8500rpm and 16 ft-lb. at 7000rpm from the CRF250L’s engine.

Honda also claims the CRF250L gets 104 mpg (measured on level ground at a constant speed of 60 kph or 37.3 mph). With a full 2-gallon fuel tank, that translates to a range of about 208 miles.

The Honda CRF250L uses a newly-designed steel twin-tube frame with the main pipe having an oval-shaped cross section to provide rigidity while keeping the body slim. The 43mm inverted Showa fork separates springing and damping between the fork legs. The fork offers 250mm of travel while the Pro-Link rear suspension offers 240mm of travel.

Honda designers used the concept of “centralized mass with triangular proportions” to give the CRF250L a sharp, aggressive look. Other features include cargo hooks on the rear fender and a multifunctional digital display showing a fuel meter, clock, tripmeter and odometer. The Honda CRF250L will be produced in Extreme Red or Ross White.

Honda CRF250L Specifications:

Model nameCRF250L
Vehicle name/typeHonda/JBK-MD38
Dimensions (L×W×H)(mm)2,195×815×1,195
Wheelbase(mm)1,445
Ground clearance(mm)255
Seat height(mm)875
Curb weight(kg)143
Riding capacity(No. of occupants)2
Minimum turning radius(m)2.3
Engine typeMD38E, Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC
4-valve single cylinder
Total displacement(cm3)249
Bore × Stroke(mm)76.0×55.0
Compression ratio10.7
Maximum output(kW[PS]/rpm)17[23]/8,500
Maximum torque(N・m[kgf・m]/rpm)22[2.2]/7,000
Fuel efficiency(km/L)44.3
(constant speed of 60 km/h on a level road)
Fuel supply systemElectronic
Starter typeSelf starter
Ignition typeFull-transistor battery ignition
Lubricating typeWet sump
Fuel tank capacity(L)7.7
Clutch typeWet multiplate with coil springs
Transmission typeConstant mesh 6-speed return
Transmission gear ratios1st3.333
2nd2.117
3rd1.571
4th1.304
5th1.115
6th0.962
Reduction gear ratio (primary/secondary)2.807/2.857
Caster angle (°) /Trail (mm)27°35´/113
Tire sizeFront3.00-21 51P
Rear120/80-18M/C 62P
Brake typeFrontHydraulic disc
RearHydraulic disc
Suspension typeFrontTelescopic (Inverted)
RearSwing arm (Pro-Link suspension system)
Frame typeSemi-double cradle

[Source: Honda]

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Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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