Honda CBR250R 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Honda CBR250R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, spark plugs, coolant, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, general maintenance, tires, valve clearance and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Honda Australia (hondampe.com.au) CBR250R/RA Owner's Manual, part no. 32KYJE00 (direct connection to hondampe.com.au refused; retrieved via web.archive.org's cached copy) (this document covers model years 2010–2013): web.archive.org
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Spark plug inspection & replacement | Every 24,000 km · Replace every 48,000 km | Moderate | Inspect spark plug at 24,000 km; replace at 48,000 km. |
| Radiator coolant replacement | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 36,000 km | Moderate | Inspect coolant at 12,000/24,000 km; replace at 36,000 km. |
| Drive chain maintenance | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Clean, lubricate, and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain slider inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain slider for wear. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 18,000 km | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid; replace at fixed interval. |
| Brake pads wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Headlight aim check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aim. |
| Suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension operation. |
| Nuts, bolts, fasteners check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check tightness of chassis nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Wheels/tyres inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for wear/damage; check pressure. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. |
| Throttle operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect throttle cable operation and free play. |
| Crankcase breather cleaning | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Clean crankcase breather tube. |
| Air cleaner replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Engine idle speed inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust engine idle speed. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect fuel line for cracks or leaks. |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect radiator hoses and cooling system for leaks. |
| Secondary air supply system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect secondary air supply system. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses, lines, and system operation. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Clutch system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch cable free play. |
| Side stand inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect side stand and ignition cut-off switch. |
| Steering head bearings inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearing play. |
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