Honda launched the CRF line in 2000 as the successor platform to the CR line which began in 1973. Various displacements were released in subsequent years, ranging from 49cc to 449cc. In typical Honda fashion, the products were well received, considered top quality, and became leading sellers – the last letter of the model gives you an idea of its intended purpose: F series are trial and family-friendly rides, X is for off-road, L for dual sport, M for supermoto, and the R series is designed for proper motocross work.
The CRF250R got a big redesign in 2014 so for the next year Honda made some incremental changes: larger front rotor, redesigned exhaust, revised fuel mapping (and the addition of selectable preset maps), and Dunlop’s new-for-the-time MX52 tires. But the big news for 2015 was the new Showa Seperate Function Air TAC fork. Ultimate Motorcycling said “the CRF250R’s handling and engine make it the easiest bike in its class to ride.”
This example is VIN: JH2ME1037FK201207. The seller is the original, he bought it new in January 2016 from Del Amo Motorsports in Redondo Beach, California.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown. There is an hour meter which shows 23 hours, the seller states “15 of which were break-in hours per the manufacturer’s guidelines.”
“Bike is stored in my home as a display piece. Once every 6-8 weeks, I take it to the back yard and start it for a full heat cycle to have the fluids run and the seals lubed – so some of the time it has on the hour meter are from idling and not ripping on track.
Tires were replaced about a year ago, and I have put just one ride on them (old original tires had a lot of tread but became plastic-like hard and had to go. The bike is registered as a street legal in South Dakota and has a matching registration and a plate. The idea wasn’t to ride it to work, although legally capable, but more so to bypass the red/green sticker system in CA. Any other MX bike would have a red sticker that will legally allow its owner to ride it in the MX tracks and then alone, but having it street-legal means that this particular one can be taken to any trail, national park, or desert across the state, having the required docs to present to a ranger.”
Maintenance:
“Haven’t had a chance to do any maintenance on it other than routine type. I have cleaned the air filter after every ride of the few I have made, and after every 3rd ride, the fluids (gear and engine) would be changed alongside chain inspection.” The seller states that there are no mechanical issues. “It’s a time capsule – brand new from 2015 MX bike.”
Modifications:
“A full Yoshimura RS9 exhaust system with the gloss carbon tips, stock air-box restrictor removed, and Tuned in Tokyo (in San Clemente) custom ECU flash with their tweaks on the dyno, and 3 custom maps on the factory map selector switch.
I have also replaced the rear rim with a brand new one from the CRF450R to properly allow the use of one size one-size-wider rear tire for some added mechanical traction.
Plastics and graphics were updated (all red) to mimic the newer CRF model colors, while the original red and white plastics is stored in a box with the stock exhaust system.”
Acerbis skid plate.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Geomax MX53 tires with date codes of 0122 and 1422.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“A few signs of previously being ridden, but no cosmetic issues to write about.”
The sale includes the original exhaust, original bodywork, air filter, and some extra fluids.
Currently located in Tustin, California, this Honda is offered on a clean South Dakota title. Have any CRF250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
