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Honda CRF 250 L Rally - [2017]
This edition of the Honda CRF 250 L Rally is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Honda CRF 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2017 CRF 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CRF 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 157 kgs (346 lbs) this makes the Honda CRF 250 L Rally in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Honda CRF 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 16.2 lb-ft (22.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CRF 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally.
The 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally has a Power to weight ratio of 146.4 bhp per ton and 103.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 CRF 250 competing with the 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 Single Cylinder [170.8 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 SE [169.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CRF 250 generating around 103.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally [128.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Yamaha XJ 400 S Diversion [127.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 25.8 secs, this makes the Honda CRF 250 L Rally similar in acceleration to the 2019 Honda CRF 250 L Rally (25.2 secs) and the 2004 Yamaha XT 250 Single (25.2 secs). This Honda CRF 250 L Rally also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally and the 1982 Suzuki GS 250 FW
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Suzuki GS 250 FW (0 secs) and the 1991 Kawasaki RMX 250 S (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda CRF 250 L Rally has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 CRF 250 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Honda CRF 250 L Rally then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
