1989 Honda CR250R
Die hard Honda fans, check out this sharp 1989 Honda CR250R. This Honda belongs to Joseph of Lexington, North Carolina. Here is what Joseph says about his ride:
My bike is a ’89 CR250. It is completely stock except for a Steely offroad fly wheel weight that I had on it for NCCSA hare scramble racing, I took it off since the season ended. This bike is a load of fun. I just did a top end rebuild that really restored the bike’s power. I also put on an FMF Gnarly pipe and a Pro Circuit silencer. This bike really goes for its age, I’ve out ran a lot of newer bikes! Really a joy to own.
To the right is another 1989 Honda CR250R that belongs to Shawn Schroeder of CB, Iowa. Shawn writes:
I bought this bike back in 2010 and it had a lot of issues. I stripped it down to the frame and removed the 4 different layers of paint. Primed and repainted frame, rebuilt bottom end and top end. I also rebuilt the shock and forks. It has a new right side radiator, new chain/sprockets, taper kit and tusk bearing throttle tube, and rebuilt brakes. I am not done yet…
1989 Honda CR250R Facts
The ’89 CR250R weighs in at a meager 205 pounds. The power valve fed 249cc engine pumps out over 44 hp and the five-speed gear box keeps all those ponies dancing through the power band. Sitting on standard 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels, the ’89 is also well known for balanced handling and braking. The biggest change for the 1989 CR250R was the upside down Showa forks. Some note that the suspension is a bit soft in the forks, but nothing some mods and adjustments can’t make up for.
Jeff Stanton rode this bike in 1989 to win both the AMA 250cc Supercross and National Motocross championships, while also riding it for the winning USA team in the Motocross Des Nations that same year. The ’89 CR250 is another staple in the long line of Honda’s winning history. If only Honda still made their two stroke 250… hey, we can dream can’t we? Thanks for sharing your bike Joseph!
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Good day everybody I was wondering I have a 1989 Honda CR250 and I’m wondering what color of seat it is some people say it’s red some people say it’s black I’m trying to figure out on what is the original color if anybody can help me out thank you
Will a 89 jug fit an 88? What years interchange?
Just a minor correction to the “facts” portion above. The 89 CR 250 R actually came with an 18 inch rear wheel. Honda was the last holdout on switching to a 19 inch rear wheel.
Thank for the catch Eugene, you are correct. We’ve updated the facts!
What is the seat height of a 1989 cr250?
What kind of oil do I put in the crankcase, and how much?
Looking for correct color (name and\or code#) for my ’89 CR250R.
Sweet ride…I just did a resto on mine, I will try to post some pics as well. I just cannot make the jump to the 4 stroke. I grew up on the 2 strokes and I love the power delivery and I always had good luck with my motors. I had a ton of issues trying to get my 89 to run, but I got really motivated with a buddy and case of Linies’ one night, and found that the source coil on my new Electrosport stator was only putting out 18 volts. (I am not happy about that) put the OEM back on with a new CDI and did wheelies up and down the street at midnight. Long live the 2 stroke generation!
Wow! Looks good!! Can’t wait to get mine started. Came across a really good deal, I wanted to restore one of my favorite Honda bikes… 1984 CR500!! Wish I still had mine, but the guy I know, his cousin rebuilt the motor of an 89 CR250 and had it on a go cart!!! it must have scared him pretty good, he is putting back on the bike and selling it to me for 750!! The bike is in decent shape but the motor… new crank, piston rings, jug, and carb parts!!! Hopefully it turns out as nice as yours!
I bought my 89 cr250 for 150$. Everything works great on it I just had to get one fork rebuilt. And now I’m putting new aftermarket clutch plates and springs on it. I think it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. Soon I think I’m gonna rebuild the top and bottom end.