Honda CB250R Neo Sports Cafe (MC52) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
249cc Liquid-Cooled Single DOHC 4V + IMU-Linked ABS · Source: Honda CB250R Neo Sports Cafe (MC52) (2018–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda CB250R Neo Sports Cafe (MC52) (2018–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2018–Present Honda CB250R Neo Sports Cafe (MC52) (chassis MC52) requires 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) with filter service (15410-KYJ-902 / HF112). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (110/70R17 M/C 54H) and 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI rear (150/60R17 M/C 66H), paired with 1× NGK SIMR8A9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ8V / YTX7L-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.4 L (1.48 US qt)
R 225 kPa (2.25 bar)
Est. Range: ~315 km (196 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.8 L (1.90 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-KYJ-902 / HF112 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70R17 M/C 54H · Rear: 150/60R17 M/C 66H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK SIMR8A9 × 1 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ8V / YTX7L-BS (12V 7.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed O/X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lube every 800–1,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 249 cc · 27.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm · 23 N·m (17.0 lb-ft) @ 7,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 144 kg (317 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 10 L (2.6 US gal) · ~31.5 km/L → ~315 km (196 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
249cc Japanese/Asian sibling to the CB300R sharing its 144 kg chassis and HF112 paper oil filter; gained lowered suspension in 2019 and Showa SFF-BP forks + slipper clutch in 2022.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda liquid-cooled DOHC single (CB/CBR/CRF/Rebel 250–300) using internal paper element 15410-KYJ-902 (observe OUT-SIDE mark!) and SAE 10W-30 JASO MA.