VOL. 55 ISSUE 21 MAY 30, 2018 P63
All-new for 2019 is the Honda
CRF250RX. As you can guess, it's an
offshoot of the 2019 Honda CRF250R
motocrosser, which has been re-
vised significantly. Honda says it has
increased low-to-midrange engine
performance for improved corner exit-
ing. Inspired by the factory version, the
Double Overhead Cam engine features
updated cam profiles and intake- and
exhaust-port profiles, a 50mm shorter
right exhaust pipe, and a 2mm smaller
throttle body. HRC launch control has
been adopted for improved race-start
performance. A Renthal Fatbar handle-
bar sits in a four-position-adjustable top
clamp, while the braking system has
been updated with a lighter, CRF450R-
inspired caliper with larger piston for
optimum braking performance. Black
rims are standard.
The RX gets all these things but has
a larger-capacity 2.2-gallon gas tank,
18-inch rear wheel and an aluminum
kickstand.
Target price is $8299 and should hit
dealer floors in September. CN
2019 Honda CRF250R
