10/26/2026
00/01 Gen ll was the best CR-250R in my opinion 👊
1991 Honda CR250 vs 2001 Honda CR250
A ten-year evolution showcasing Honda's transition from classic steel-framed mastery to modern twin-spar aluminum aggression:
- 1991 Honda CR250
- Horsepower: 50 HP @ 8,000 RPM
- Torque: 46.5 Nm @ 7,500 RPM
- Highlights: White-painted tubular steel frame, retro red-and-white plastics with classic early-'90s graphics, and gold inverted forks.
- Ride Character: Smooth yet potent mid-range hit courtesy of the HPP power-valve, paired with natural steel-frame flex that absorbs harsh track chatter without punishing your body.
- 2001 Honda CR250
- Horsepower: 59 HP @ 8,500 RPM
- Torque: 51 Nm @ 7,750 RPM
- Highlights: Second-generation twin-spar aluminum frame, aggressive all-red team livery with #22 race plates, and tight-tucked expansion chamber.
- Ride Character: A ruthless 59-horsepower monster putting out 51 Nm of arm-stretching torque; the rigid aluminum chassis delivers pinpoint front-end steering accuracy into deep ruts.
Vintage purists swear the 1991 steel frame offers the sweetest handling and most forgiving ride ever put on dirt. Modern racers lean straight into the 2001 machine for its staggering 9-horsepower advantage and stiff, jump-ready aluminum geometry.
If you had to grab the handlebars and pin the throttle today, are you taking the compliant