Honda Faze 250 (MF11) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
248cc Liquid-Cooled Single SOHC 4V Compact Sport Maxi · Source: Honda Faze 250 (MF11) (2009–2013) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda Faze 250 (MF11) (2009–2013) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2009–2013 Honda Faze 250 (MF11) (chassis MF11) requires 1.1 L (1.16 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MB, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) with filter service (15412-MGS-D21 / HF117). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (110/90-13 M/C 56P) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (140/70-12 M/C 60P), paired with 1× NGK LMAR8A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 1.1 L (1.16 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~354 km (220 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MB · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.1 L (1.16 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15412-MGS-D21 / HF117 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 170 ml (0.17 L) — SAE 10W-30 JASO MB (170 ml rear reduction gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/90-13 M/C 56P · Rear: 140/70-12 M/C 60P (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8A-9 × 1 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry V-Belt CVT Drive — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 20,000–24,000 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 | 248 cc · 23 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 23 N·m (17.0 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 755 mm (29.7 in) · 180 kg (397 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12 L (3.2 US gal) · ~29.5 km/L → ~354 km (220 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
Lighter, narrower sport sibling to the MF10 Forza 250 shedding roughly 20 kg for agile urban lane-filtering while sharing the 248cc 4-valve engine.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda mid-size maxi-scooter eSP/eSP+ platform pairing a spin-on filter (HF204) with SAE 10W-30 JASO MB oil and 170 ml rear gear oil.