Honda CBR250R (2012)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda CBR250R (2012) takes 1.5 L of oil with a filter change (1.4 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)1.5 LAfter oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)1.4 LAfter draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)1.8 LFull disassembly refill
Coolant (radiator)1.1 LRadiator and engine. Drain refill only: 0.79 L. Reserve tank: 0.25 L.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda Genuine Oil SAE 10W-30 SJ, JASO MA
Coolant typeHonda "Líquido de Arrefecimento" C2702ANT000 — high-performance ethylene-glycol based
Oil filter (OEM)15410-KYJ-902Web-confirmed for CBR250R 2011-2013.
Air filter (OEM)17211-KYJ-900Web-confirmed for CBR250R 2011-2013.
Spark plug (OEM)NGK SIMR8A9
Front brake pads (OEM)Honda 06455-KYJ-901 (or EBC FA196 family)Web-confirmed for CBR250R 2011-2013. Wear indicator groove — no numeric minimum thickness published.
Rear brake pads (OEM)Honda 06435-KYJ-902 (supersedes 06435-KYJ-901; or EBC FA140)Wear indicator groove — no numeric minimum thickness published.
Drive chainDID DID520VF-108LE or RK RK520KLO-108LE
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt clutch lever end, cable-actuated
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links108
Chain slack20–30 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)14TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.714 (38/14)
Rear sprocket (OEM)38TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.714 (38/14)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size110/70-17M/C 54S
Rear tire size140/70-17M/C 66S
Front tire pressure200 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Rear tire pressure200–225 kPa200 kPa solo, 225 kPa with passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)3.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4 mm
Brake pad — front (min)Wear indicator groove
Brake pad — rear (min)Wear indicator groove
Clutch friction plate (min)2.27 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)30 mmUpper end of the adjustment range — beyond this, adjust or replace