Major CRF updates for 2025
POSTED: 30/05/2024
The key foundations of Honda’s multi-championship winning off-road family, the CRF450R, CRF450RX, CRF250R and CRF250RX, receive major updates for 25 year model aimed at cutting lap times for riders at all levels of competition.
- Significant upgrades for the CRF450R, CRF450RX, CRF250R and CRF450RX aimed at improving cornering stability and control
- 70% new aluminium frame with new top and bottom yokes
- All-new 49mm Showa front suspension generates ultra-smooth fork stroke; paired with updated rear shock
- Engine updates improve power output beyond peak rpm and generate more torque and acceleration especially at mid to high rpm
- All new lightweight shrouds and sidecovers
- CRF250R and CRF250RX inherit Honda Selectable Torque Control from CRF450R
- CRF250RWE and CRF450RWE to be available in Europe for the first time
- All 25YM CRF off-roaders now available with striking new graphics
For 25YM the smaller CRF family members - the CRF150R, CRF125F, CRF110F and CRF50F follow the lead of their bigger siblings and feature all new CRF family graphics.
For the first time, Honda’s European CRF line-up will be bolstered with the introduction of the CRF250RWE and CRF450RWE.
These ‘Works Editions’, built alongside their 25YM siblings at Kumamoto in Japan, both feature upgrades and unique settings that enhance the performance and appeal.
The CRF250RWE also comes equipped with a new hydraulic clutch and hydraulic clutch system with a revised clutch slave cylinder which reduces clutch lever pulling force by 16% when compared to a cable operated system. It also reduces the amount of variation in clutch free play and feel as the clutch temperature increases.
The CRF450RWE is equipped with a bespoke Hinson clutch basket with new clutch dampers and cover that enhances wear resistance as well as performance.
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