and shock feel more compliant
while offering excellent hold-up
deeper in the stroke. In the rough,
the WE's suspension, front and rear,
is noticeably calmer and more com
-
fortable than on the standard bike.
Bottoming resistance is improved
without sacrificing comfort over
smaller, choppy bumps. Combined
with Honda's freer-revving engine
and better suspension, the Works
Edition feels incredibly agile and
handles seemingly effortlessly.
And it turns as good as ever.
Honda's Nissin hydraulic clutch
system has already proven itself on
the stock CRF450R, and the transi-
tion to the 250 platform is seamless.
Those who prefer cable clutches
may miss some of the standard's
mechanical feel, but the WE's hydrau-
lic system's light pull and consisten-
cy are hard to argue with.
You feel right at home in the WE's
cockpit. The Renthal grips are a major
improvement over the stock Honda
grips that come with the standard
bike, and the overall layout retains
Honda's well-liked, traditional and neu
-
tral ergonomics. The Throttle Jockey
seat cover adds extra grip without
being overly aggressive, keeping you
planted during hard acceleration.
The standard
CRF250R suspension
is already very good,
but the WE's upgraded
suspension package
raises the bar
another notch.
QUICKSPIN I Honda CRF250R Works Edition
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