

This edition of the Honda CRF 250 X is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.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 230 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2007 CRF 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 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 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 115 kgs (253 lbs) this makes the Honda CRF 250 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 28.5 bhp (21 kW) @ 9000 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 SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 17.8 lb-ft (24.1 Nm) @ 8000 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 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid [32.0 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 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 2007 Honda CRF 250 X has a Power to weight ratio of 247.8 bhp per ton and 155.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 CRF 250 competing with the 1975 Norton Commando 850 [272.7 bhp\ton] and the 1975 Norton Commando 850 [272.7 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 155.2 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 1980 Yamaha XS 850 G [180.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XS 850 G [180.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.3 secs, this makes the Honda CRF 250 X similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet (14.9 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 500 F (14.9 secs). This Honda CRF 250 X 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).
When talking about the performance of the 2007 Honda CRF 250 X 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 2015 Honda CB 500 F (0 secs) and the 1992 Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan (0 secs).
The 2007 version of the Honda CRF 250 X has a maximum speed of 70mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2007 Honda CRF 250 X then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).