Honda Motorcycle, CRF250L User Manual
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family
of satisfied customers who appreciate
Honda’s reputation for building quality into
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
● Read this owner’s manual carefully.
● Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
● Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
motorcycle.
● The following codes in this manual indicate
each country.
● The illustrations here in are based on the
ED type.
Country Codes
*The specifications may vary with each locale.
Code Country
E UK
FFrance
ED European direct sales
U Australia, New Zealand
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this motorcycle safely is
an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You
must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in
a variety of forms, including:
● Safety labels on the motorcycle.
● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
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DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
NOTICE
Information to help you avoid
damage to your motorcycle, other
property, or the environment.
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Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 20
Maintenance P. 35
Troubleshooting P. 77
Information P. 95
Specifications P. 106
Index P. 109
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Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section to ensure rider and passenger safety.
Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3
Image Labels.................................................P. 6
Safety Precautions .....................................P. 11
Riding Precautions .....................................P. 12
Accessories & Modifications......................P. 16
Off-Road Safety..........................................P. 17
Loading .......................................................P. 18
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Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle Safety
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure your safety:
● Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust
gases is toxic and can kill you.
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel.
2 P. 11
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you and your passenger are both wearing
an approved motorcycle helmet and protective
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding
onto the seat strap, leaning with you in turns,
and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even
when the motorcycle is stopped.
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar
with how this motorcycle works and handles,
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s
size and weight.
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
Always Wear a Helmet
Before Riding
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Ride Defensively
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Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle Safety
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing,
positioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing lanes,
and using your horn when necessary.
The terrain can be present a variety of
challenges when you ride off-road.
Continually “read” the terrain for unexpected
turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts and other hazards.
Always keep your speed low enough to allow
time to see and react to hazards.
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition. Having
a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you
are stranded off-road far from your base.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (
2 P. 18), and do not modify
your motorcycle or install accessories that
would make your motorcycle unsafe (
2 P. 16).
Make Yourself Easy to See
Be Alert for Off-road Hazards
Ride within Your Limits
Don’t Drink and Ride
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
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Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle Safety
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable
laws and regulations if another person or
vehicle is involved in the crash.
If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate
the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine
is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks,
check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts,
and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes,
and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that is not immediately apparent. Have your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility as soon as possible.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain
a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or
other enclosure.
If You are Involved in a Crash Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Image Labels
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Motorcycle Safety
Image Labels
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don’t remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
Read instructions contained in Owner’s
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop
Manual carefully. In the interest of safety,
take the motorcycle to be serviced only by
your dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch
a battery unless they understand proper handling
and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care
as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with
your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of
your eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and
damage to the motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode
causing serious injury.
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Motorcycle Safety
RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 108 kPa.
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be
affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and
passenger’s weight should not exceed 159 kg (351 lb), which is
the maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 4.5 kg (10 lb) under any
circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted
fairing is not recommended.
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REAR CUSHION LABEL
GAS FILLED
Do not open. Do not heat.
TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
Rear 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
Rear 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
Tyre size:
Front 3.00-21 51P
Rear 120/80-18M/C 62P
Tyre brand: IRC
Front GP-21F Z
Rear GP-22R
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Motorcycle Safety
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
DRIVE CHAIN LABEL
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in) Freeplay
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Safety Precautions
● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
● Keep passenger’s hands onto the seat strap,
passenger’s feet on the footpegs while
riding.
● Always consider the safety of your passenger,
as well as other drivers and riders.
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
❙
Helmet
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head
● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened.
● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection.
❙
Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance.
❙
Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection.
Protective Apparel
3
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.
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Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
❙
Jacket and Trousers
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
❙
Additional Off-road Gear
On-road apparel may also be suitable for casual
off-road riding. But if you plan on any serious
off-road riding you will need more serious offroad gear. In addition to your helmet and eye
protection, we recommend off-road motorcycle
boots and gloves, riding trousers with knee and
hip pads, a jersey with elbow pads, and a chest/
shoulder protector.
Riding Precautions
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
● Ride conservatively.
Running-in Period
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Motorcycle Safety
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and down-
shifts.
u Sudden braking can reduce the motorcycle
stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces
and braking distances are longer.
● Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
❙
Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
❙
Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
Brakes
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Motorcycle Safety
● Park on a firm, level paved surface.
● If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
● Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and
other high-temperature parts until they cool
down.
● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar and remove the key when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
❙
Parking with the Side Stand
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebar to the right reduces
stability and may cause the motorcycle to
fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
2 P. 29
Parking
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Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
● Use only unleaded petrol.
● Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
● Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol.
2 P. 98
● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an
oil/petrol mixture.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
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Accessories & Modifications
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Motorcycle Safety
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.
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WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Off-Road Safety
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Motorcycle Safety
Off-Road Safety
Learn to ride in an uncongested off-road area
free of obstacles before venturing onto
unfamiliar terrain.
● Always obey local off-road riding laws and
regulations.
● Obtain permission to ride on private property.
Avoid posted areas and obey “NO
Trespassing” signs.
● Ride with a friend on another motorcycle so
that you can assist each other in case of
trouble.
● Familiarity with your motorcycle is critically
important should a problem occur far from
help.
● Never ride beyond your ability and experience
or faster than conditions warrant.
● If you are not familiar with the terrain, ride
cautiously. Hidden rocks, holes, or ravines
could spell disaster.
● Muffler is required in most off-road areas.
Don’t modify your exhaust system.
Remember that excessive noise bothers
everyone and creates a bad image for
motorcycling.
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Loading
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Motorcycle Safety
Loading
● Carrying extra weight affects your
motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
2 Maximum weight capacity / Maximum
luggage weight P. 106
● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and
close to the centre of the motorcycle.
● Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
Also follow these guidelines when you ride offroad on rough terrain:
● Do not carry a passenger.
● Keep cargo small and light weight.
2 Maximum luggage weight P. 106
Make sure it cannot easily be caught on
brush or other objects, and that it does not
interfere with your ability to shift position to
maintain balance and stability.
3
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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Motorcycle Safety
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Operation Guide
Parts Location
Throttle grip (P74)
Engine oil drain bolt (P58)
Front brake fluid reservoir (P62 )
Coolant reserve tank (P60)
Engine oil fill cap (P56 )
Rear brake fluid reservoir (P62)
Engine oil level inspection
window
(P56)
Engine oil filter (P58)
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Operation Guide
Left side cover (P54)
Side stand (P64)
Fuel fill cap (P32)Clutch lever (P71)
Seat (P53)
Drive chain (P65)
Fuse box (P93)
Crankcase breather
(P75)
Shift lever (P31)
Battery (P55)
Main fuse (P94)
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Operation Guide
Instruments
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned on, all the mode and digital segments
will show.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your
dealer check for problems.
B button
A button
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Operation Guide
Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter
[TRIP A/B]
A button switches between
odometer & tripmeters at the
ordinary display.
• Odometer: Total distance ridden.
• Tripmeter: Distance ridden since
tripmeter was reset (press and
hold B button to reset to 0.0 km/
mile at the tripmeter display).
Clock (12-hour display)
To set the clock:
(P25)
Fuel gauge
Remaining fuel when the 1st (E) segment
and fuel indicator start flashing:
approximately 1.5 litres (0.40 US gal,
0.33 Imp gal)
Speedometer
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Instruments (Continued)
Operation Guide
Adjustment Mode
You can adjust the following settings.
• Clock setting.
• (E type only) Changing of speed and
mileage units.
By the following conditions, the adjustment
mode can also return to the ordinary display
and the adjustment will be set.
• The button is not pressed for about 30
seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch off and then on.
1 (E type only) Changing the speed and
mileage units:
!a Turn the ignition switch on.
!b Press and hold A button and B button until
the units start flashing.
!c Press B button to select either “km/h” &
“km” or “mph” & “mile” for the
speedometer, odometer and tripmeter.
Ordinary display
(E type only)
Changing of
speed and
mileage units
Clock setting
(hour)
Clock setting
(minute)
(Except E type)
Clock setting
(hour)
Clock setting
(minute)
Press and hold A button and B button
Press A button
Adjustment Mode
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Operation Guide
!d Press A button. The speed and mileage units
is set, and then the display moves to the
clock setting.
2 To set the clock:
!a (Except E type)
Turn the ignition switch on.
Press and hold A button and B button until
the hour digits start flashing.
(E type only)
After speed and mileage units adjustment,
the hour digits start flashing.
!b Press B button until the desired hour is
displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the hour fast.
!c Press A button. The minute digits start
flashing.
!d Press B button until the desired minute is
displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the minute
fast.
!e (Except E type)
Press A button. The clock is set, and then
the hour digits start flashing again.
(E type only)
Press A button. The clock is set, and then
the display returns to the speed and mileage
units adjustment.
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Operation Guide
Indicators
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
High coolant temperature
indicator
Comes on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned on with the engine
stop switch in the RUN position.
If it comes on while riding:
(P79)
Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine stop switch in
the RUN position.
If it comes on while engine is running:
(P80)
Neutral indicator
Comes on when the
transmission is in Neutral.
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Operation Guide
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
High beam indicator
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Operation Guide
Switches
Engine stop switch
Should normally remain in the
RUN position.
u In an emergency, switch to the
OFF position to stop the
engine.
Start button
Headlight turns off when
operating the starter motor.
Horn button
Turn signal switch
u Pressing the switch turns the
turn signal off.
Headlight dimmer switch
• : High beam
• : Low beam
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