2018 HONDA CRF250R
FIRST TEST
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Just because the 2018 Honda
CRF250R is high-rpm biased doesn't
mean it won't accelerate from the bot-
tom. True, the bottom-end range isn't full
of torque or capable of carrying an extra
gear in a rut with a lot of excitement. But,
this bike accelerates out of the basement
well into the mid quickly and then like a
rocket onward towards the magical top.
What kind of power can you expect
from the 2018 Honda CRF250R? Power
that accelerates faster than ever to a top-
end that never stops.
With the full-throttle performance we
experienced coming from the stock
power and gearing setup, final drive gear
ratio changes can be very interesting.
The 2018 Honda CRF250R is
equipped with 13/48 final drive gear-
ing. Internally, all the transmission gears
except first are taller, as well.
Some riders
might want more
torque from the
new engine, but
you can make
up for it by being
more aggressive
in the turns.
