It’s the little things that make the difference between that sweet taste of champagne and finishing somewhere in the back of the pack. Because, face it, every racer wants to win, and most motocross bikes these days are pretty darn good. That’s why you have to bring your best to every moto. And that’s why Honda is bringing some updates to what was already the best bike in the class, our CRF250R. This year's fine-tuning gives the CRF250R what it needs to keep you in front. New, larger radiators handle the output from a more powerful engine, which includes more cam lift and new titanium exhaust valves. Larger-diameter muffler pipes and a new resonator also help increase power. In terms of suspension, the Showa® Air Fork is five millimeters longer, and now features a Schrader valve to make adjusting the balance chamber easier. There’s even a new chain-roller diameter—our engineers haven’t missed a thing. And it’s all with one goal in mind: Giving you the best 250 MX bike there’s ever been. Mission accomplished!
The Most Successful 250F Ever Tradition: More AMA National MX Wins than all other competitors combined Engineering: Racing-Inspired technology translates to race-ready bikes Championships: 16 total Pro MX & SX Titles - More than any OEM in the last 12 years
The KX™85 motorcycle is a fixture on the podium at motocross races across the country. Delivering a winning combination of power, agility and adjustability. High-performance liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine Six-position adjustable handlebar mount adjusts riding positions for taller riders Sophisticated suspension components with a 32.7 inch seat height Front and rear disc brakes
A Champion Gets Even BetterOf all the classes in motocross, the 250s are one of the toughest. And Honda’s CRF®250R is the best — better than ever, in fact, with some great new updates for 2012. Taking a cue from our revised CRF®450R, we’ve changed the rear shock linkage so you get a softer start and a stiffer finish. It responds to small bumps better, but still resists bottoming over really big hits. Fine-tuning the rear travel helps with steering during hard braking and on long, fast downhill sections. New suspension settings front and rear keep the balance right and increase steering precision. In addition, the CRF250R gets a new cylinder head and new camshaft, and new throttle body, airbox and intake boot, all designed to give you more user-friendly power. And finally we’ve even given the 2012 CRF250R wider, longer footpegs for better grip and comfort and fitted it with premium Dunlop MX51 tires for superior traction in corners and under acceleration.
