2011 – 2012 Honda CBR250R/RA Service Info. Last updated June 4, 2025.
2011 – 2012 Honda CBR250R/RA Service Info
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Document last updated: June 4, 2025 (correction to oil filter cover bolt torque – was reversed)
Sources: 2011-2012 Honda CBR250R/RA Factory Service Manual, 2011 (61KYJ00), 2021-2022 Honda
CRF300L/LA/LR/LRA Factory Service Manual, 2022 (61K1T01).
The CBR250RA shares a lot of engine parts with the CRF300L, CBR300R and CB300R.
Use this document at your own risk.
Torque Values
Item Thread N.m lbf.ft Remark
Dia. (mm)
Standard Torque Values
5 mm bolt and nut 5 5.2 3.8
6 mm bolt and nut (incl. SH flange bolt) 6 10 7
8 mm bolt and nut 8 22 16
10 mm bolt and nut 10 34 25
12 mm bolt and nut 12 54 40
5 mm screw 5 4.2 3.1
6 mm screw 6 9.0 6.6
6 mm flange bolt (8 mm head) and nut 6 12 9
8 mm flange bolt and nut 8 27 20
10 mm flange bolt and nut 10 39 29
Specific Fasteners (incomplete list)
Oil change
Engine oil drain bolt 12 24 18
Oil filter cover bolt 6 12 9 CBR250RA Owner’s Manual
Valve adjustment
Cylinder head (valve) cover 6 10 7
Timing hole cap 14 6.0 4.4 Apply engine oil to threads
Crankshaft hole cap 30 8.0 5.9 Apply engine oil to threads
External bolt securing rocker arm shaft 15 11 Reference: CRF300L service manual
Engine, other
Spark plug 10 16 12
Clutch center lock nut 16 108 80 Replace and stake; apply engine oil
to threads and seating surface
Clutch spring bolt 12 9
Cam chain tensioner lifter plug 6 4.2 3.1
Cam chain tensioner pivot bolt 6 10 7 Apply locking agent: 6.5 mm coating
width
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Item Thread N.m lbf.ft Remark
Dia. (mm)
Brakes
Brake hose oil bolt 10 34 25
Brake caliper bleed valve 8 5.4 4.0
Front brake caliper mounting bolt 8 30 22 ALOC, replace with new one
Front brake caliper bracket pin 8 13 10 Apply locking agent
Front brake caliper pin 8 22 16 Apply locking agent
Front brake pad hanger pin 10 18 13
Pad pin plug (CBR250R) 10 2.4 1.8
Front brake disc bolt 6 20 15 ALOC, replace with new one
Front brake hose stay bolt 6 12 9
Front brake hose mounting bolt 6 10 7 CBR250RA, apply locking agent
Front master cylinder holder bolt 6 12 9
Front pulser ring mounting bolt 5 7.0 5.2 ALOC, replace with new one
Rear master cylinder mounting bolt 6 12 9
Rear reservoir mounting bolt 6 10 7
Rear master cylinder push rod lock nut 8 17 13
Rear master cylinder hose joint screw 4 1.5 1.1 Apply locking agent
Rear brake caliper pin 12 27 20
Rear brake pad hanger pin 10 17 13
Rear brake disc bolt 8 42 31 ALOC, replace with new one
Rear brake hose guide mounting screw 5 1.3 1.0 ALOC, replace with new one
Rear pulser ring mounting bolt 5 7.0 5.2 ALOC, replace with new one
Brake pipe joint nut (ABS) 10 14 10 Apply brake fluid to the threads
PCV mounting bolt (ABS) 6 10 7
Delay valve mounting bolt (ABS) 6 10 7
Exhaust
Exhaust pipe joint nut 8 18 13 Header to engine
Muffler band bolt 8 22.5 17 Header to muffler
Side stand
Side stand pivot bolt 10 10 7
Side stand pivot lock nut 10 30 22 U-nut
Front wheel, front suspension, steering
Front axle nut 12 59 44 U-nut
Front axle pinch bolt 8 22 16
Fork bolt 33 22 16
Fork socket bolt 8 20 15 Apply locking agent
Fork top bridge pinch bolt 8 22 16
Fork bottom bridge pinch bolt 10 32 24
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Item Thread N.m lbf.ft Remark
Dia. (mm)
Handlebar pinch bolt 8 27 20
Steering stem adjusting nut 26 - - Apply engine oil to threads
Steering stem nut 24 103 76
Rear wheel, rear suspension, final drive
Shock absorber mounting nut 10 36 27 U-nut
Shock arm nut 10 75 55 U-nut
Shock arm link nut 10 75 55 U-nut
Swingarm pivot nut 14 88 65 U-nut
Rear axle nut 16 88 65 U-nut
Driven (rear) sprocket nut 10 75 55 U-nut
Drive chain adjuster lock nut 8 21 15
Drive (front) sprocket fixing plate bolt 6 10 7
Other
Main step holder mounting socket bolt 8 27 20
Main step cap bolt 8 11 8
Passenger step holder mounting socket 8 27 20
bolt
Thread diameter in mm refers to “male” thread and is measured on the outer surface (peak, not trough)
of the bolt thread (equals diameter of smooth portion of bolt shaft if not completely cut with threads).
UBS: “Uniform Bearing Stress”. UBS bolts are designed to resist loosening.
U-nut: self-locking nut
Thread Locking Agent
ALOC - bolts have a pre-applied locking agent on them.
According to the service manual, when applying a thread locking agent to specific bolts, use a small
amount towards the end of the bolt, skipping the first 1 to 3 mm. The width of the application area
should be 5.5 to 7.5 mm wide. Otherwise just apply a small amount of locking agent to the end of the
bolt threads resulting in the locking agent being distributed throughout. Threads should be clean, dry
and oil-free before applying thread locking agent. Avoid contact with plastic.
Use a medium strength locking agent unless otherwise specified.
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Oil and Oil Filter Change
The oil and filter change procedure for the CBR250RA is documented on this website.
Recommended Engine Oil
Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil.
API service specification: SG or higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA
Viscosity: 10W-30 (10W-40 also acceptable)
Engine Oil Capacity
1.4 liters (1.5 US qt) – oil change only
1.5 liters (1.6 US qt) – oil and filter change
Oil Level Check
With the motorcycle resting on the side stand on level ground, start the engine and let it idle for about 3
minutes and then turn it off. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes. With the bike held upright (vertical) on level
(horizontal) ground, check the oil sight glass (inspection window). The oil level should be between the
upper and lower marks.
If the oil level is below or near the lower mark, remove the oil filler cap and add oil up to the upper oil
level mark. Do not overfill. Inspect the oil filler cap O-ring, and replace it if not in good condition. Apply
engine oil to the O-ring. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
Spark Plug
This motorcycle uses a spark plug with an iridium center electrode. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Spark plug: NGK SIMR8A9
Spark plug gap: 0.80 – 0.90 mm (0.031 – 0.035 in). Replace sparkplug if gap greater than or equal to 1.0
mm (0.04 in).
Valve Clearance
Measure with the engine cold: below 35C (95F)
Intake: 0.16 +/- 0.03 mm (0.006 +/- 0.001 in)
Exhaust: 0.27 +/- 0.03 mm (0.011 +/- 0.001 in)
Valve Clearance Inspection
The valve clearance inspection procedure for the CBR250RA is documented on this website.
Valve Clearance Adjustment
The valve clearance adjustment procedure for the CBR250RA is documented on this website.
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Engine Idle Speed
1400 +/- 100 rpm
Coolant (Antifreeze)
Recommended Coolant: Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing silicate-free corrosion inhibitors, premixed or a 1:1 ratio of concentrated antifreeze and
distilled water.
Coolant capacity – radiator and engine: 1.1 liters (1.16 US qt)
Coolant capacity – at draining: 0.79 liters (0.83 US qt)
Coolant capacity – reserve tank: 0.25 liters (0.26 US qt)
Drive Chain
Chain slack: 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in),
with the motorcycle on the side stand and the transmission in neutral, measured midway between the
sprockets, on the lower chain run. Generally, chain slack (vertical movement) is measured at the tightest
point of the chain, as chains typically wear unevenly.
This motorcycle comes with an O-ring type chain.
Standard number of chain links: 108
Replacement chain: DID520VF or RK520KLO
Brake Fluid
Type: DOT 3 or DOT 4 from a sealed container
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