2019 HONDA CRF250RX
FIRST REVIEW
P90
based on, thanks to the forks. It seems that
by opening up the movement via the new set-
tings of the 49mm Showa spring forks makes
them just a bit better at reacting to adjust-
ments all around, even if they're arguably too
soft for full-on motocross competition. The
250R, on the other hand, has a hypersensitive
suspension system that tends to react to small
click adjustments on a bigger scale. The RX,
however, gives you a little more wiggle room
to experiment with, and that's welcomed.
The Race Bike
This is a race bike, leave no doubt. It doesn't
have spark arrestors in its twin mufflers, it
doesn't qualify for a green-sticker in California,
and it's 100-percent designed as a competi-
tion model. As such, it likes to race or ride at
a race-style pace. There, it works better, as
it should, and we love riding it aggressively.
Why? Because it doesn't scare the crap out of
us. It just performs. What a novel idea!
The suspension is
the same as the R
model but designed
to soak up the
smaller bumps with
more cushion.
