Campaigned in national championship off-road racing by JCR Honda's Tarah Gieger, Phoenix Racing Honda's Jonathan Johnson and SLR Honda's Tallon LaFountaine, the CRF250RX features closed-course off-road-focused components like a large fuel tank, aluminum side stand and 18-inch rear wheel. It also has off-road-specific engine mapping and suspension settings, making it ideal for specialties like woods racing, desert racing, off-road grand prix competition and trail riding in legal off-road areas.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
- High-performance, DOHC, 249cc single-cylinder engine with dual-overhead-cam design and high rev limit, offering great performance.
- Finger rocker arms with Diamond Like Coating (DLC) maximize valve lift while retaining a low engine height.
- Downdraft intake layout produces strong power and enables great throttle response by reducing resistance, thereby improving air-charging efficiency.
- Gear-position sensor allows dedicated ignition maps for each gear.
- Large air-filter element for good airflow.
- Second and third gears have a WPC surface treatment for good durability and minimal friction.
- 44 mm throttle body provides ideal low-rpm intake airflow for strong corner-exit performance.
- Piston oil jet uses five nozzle holes for efficient piston-cooling efficiency and minimized knocking, enabling a precise ignition-timing setting for optimum power delivery.
- Advanced AC generator reduces weight and friction losses.
- Electric-start standard for easy, fast engine startup.
- Easily selectable Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive riding modes enable simple tuning depending on rider preference or course conditions.
- Selectable HRC launch control provides a steady stream of torque for excellent performance on race starts.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
- Aluminum perimeter frame and aluminum swingarm are designed to achieve good yaw-angle stiffness while retaining lateral and torsional stiffness, resulting in nimble, stable handling.
- 2.2 gallon resin fuel tank for completing long closed-course off-road loops.
- 18-inch rear wheel to enable taller tire sidewalls for improved traction in technical conditions.
- Forged aluminum side stand is designed to be lightweight yet strong.
- Sealed drive chain to withstand the elements.
- Suspension with settings dedicated to closed-course off-road use.
- Low center of gravity reduces front-end lift for strong acceleration performance.
- Lightweight front-brake caliper uses pistons of different diameters (30 mm and 27 mm) for strong braking performance.
- Front brake hose resists expansion for precise braking.
- Renthal® Fatbar® reduces weight of the steering system, and flexes for optimal comfort.
- Top triple clamp features two handlebar-holder locations for moving the handlebar rearward and forward by 26 mm, ensuring rider comfort. When holder is turned 180 degrees, the handlebar can be moved an additional 10 mm from the base position, resulting in four total unique riding positions.
- Black rims deliver a strong presence on and off the track.
- Smooth bodywork layout eases rider movement.
- In-mold graphics are durable and resistant to peeling caused by washing or abrasion.
- Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires provide optimum feel and traction in challenging riding conditions
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