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Honda just dropped their 2025 CRF line of motorcycles and there are some significant changes. Looks like Honda has listened to some of us die hard red lovers and is giving us a more compliant chassis! Below are some key features and benefits of the 2025 Honda CRF line. Look for a podcast and video coming soon about these machines!
CRF450R:
Motocross continues to evolve with new techniques and riding styles that enable riders to push the sport to new heights. Matching that evolution, the 2025 CRF450R makes important strides in handling characteristics, power delivery and suspension performance that allow riders to perform at their best, even when the track is at its worst. Several years in the making, this new model integrates input from factory HRC riders like Jett and Hunter Lawrence and five-time MXGP world champion Tim Gajser, as well as professional test riders. Many of its features have been developed and used in competition, during Jett Lawrence’s perfect 2023 Pro Motocross season, his 2023 450 SuperMotocross championship, and his 2024 450 Supercross title. But this bike isn’t just for the pros; Honda’s engineers also considered feedback from customers and leading motocross media to deliver the most comprehensive package of performance and rideability to date.
- Color: Red
- MSRP: $9,699
- Available: August
NEW FOR 2025
- Updated main frame constructed of 70% new components to optimize rigidity and improve handling characteristics.
- New subframe mounting point optimizes lateral rigidity and reduces energy transmission from the rear of the bike to the front.
- The rigidity of the steering stem, triple clamps, outer fork tubes and front axle have all been revised to match the frame updates.
- The fork features new springs, kit-fork-inspired Bending Control Valves, seals and oil for a consistent feel throughout the stroke, while minimizing harsh feedback.
- A new shock spring, reservoir, shaft and oil seal contribute to a consistent stroke feel to match the fork updates.
- The linkage has been updated to a one-piece structure that enhances rigidity, to improve tracking and stability performance. It also features a new leverage ratio that decreases pitching while improving bottoming resistance.
- The front brake caliper has an updated piston and seal grooves for consistent performance throughout the moto. It also features new machined accents.
- The redesigned airbox provides a straighter pathway for airflow, improving throttle control and top-end power
- The revised header pipe design is longer, creating more controllable power in the low-to-mid rpm range.
- New ECU maps offer smoother delivery while retaining strong torque and power throughout the rev range.
- The redesigned bodywork features smooth, flat surfaces to promote freedom of movement and offer a large contact point for gripping the bike.
- Rear-shock removal time has been cut in half by eliminating the need to remove the subframe in order to access the shock.
CRF 250R:
NEW FOR 2025
- Updated main frame constructed of 70% new components to optimize rigidity and improve handling characteristics.
- New subframe mounting point optimizes lateral rigidity and reduces energy transmission from the rear of the bike to the front.
- The rigidity of the steering stem, triple clamps, outer fork tubes and front axle have all been revised to match the frame updates.
- The fork features new springs, kit-fork-inspired Bending Control Valves, seals and oil for a consistent feel throughout the stroke while minimizing harsh feedback.
- A new shock spring, reservoir, shaft and oil seal contribute to a consistent stroke feel to match the fork updates.
- The linkage has been updated to a one-piece structure that enhances rigidity, to improve tracking and stability performance. It also features a new leverage ratio that decreases pitching while improving bottoming resistance.
- The front brake caliper has an updated piston and seal grooves for consistent performance throughout the moto. It also features new machined accents.
- The redesigned airbox provides a straighter pathway for airflow, improving throttle control and top-end power.
- Increased crank rigidity enhances midrange torque.
- The revised muffler and header-pipe design is straighter and smoother, improving acceleration.
- New ECU maps offer smoother delivery while retaining strong torque and power throughout the rev range.
- The redesigned bodywork features smooth, flat surfaces to promote freedom of movement and offer a large contact point for gripping the bike.
- A new map switch offers the same Honda Selectable Torque Control settings as the CRF450R.
- Rear-shock removal time has been cut in half by eliminating the need to remove the subframe in order to access the shock.
- Color: Red
- MSRP: $8,299
- Available: July
CRF 250RWE:
Compared to the CRF250R, the Works Edition model has several special components:
- Hinson clutch basket and cover
- New Yoshimura exhaust with stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler
- Twin Air air filter
- Throttle Jockey Team Honda HRC graphics
- Throttle Jockey seat cover
- Matte Red Metallic cylinder-head cover
- Hand-polished cylinder ports
- D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims
- Kashima-coated outer fork tubes
- Titanium oxide-coated fork legs
- Black anodized axle holder
- Titanium oxide-coated 18mm shock shaft
- Hand-operated fork-compression adjuster
- D.I.D-DM2 Gold chain
- Gray metallic-coated triple clamps
- Renthal Kevlar grips
- Dedicated ignition and injection mapping
- Dunlop MX33 Tires (wider 110 rear tire)
- Color: Red
- MSRP: $10,599
- Available: September
CRF 450RWE:
Compared to the CRF450R, the Works Edition version has several special components:
- Hinson clutch basket and cover
- Yoshimura exhaust with stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler
- Twin Air air filter
- Throttle Jockey Team Honda HRC graphics
- Throttle Jockey seat cover
- Matte Red Metallic cylinder-head cover
- Hand-polished cylinder ports
- D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims
- Kashima-coated outer fork tubes
- Titanium oxide-coated fork legs
- Titanium oxide-coated 18mm shock shaft
- Hand-operated fork compression adjuster
- Black-anodized axle holder
- D.I.D-DM2 Gold chain
- Gray metallic coated triple clamps
- Renthal Kevlar grips
- Dedicated ignition and injection mapping
- Color: Red
- MSRP: $12,599
- Available: November