2012 Honda CRF250R Review


A champion is even better.

Exceptional maneuverability and power to present themselves as ideal symbols CRF250R, and the 2012 revision of the model increases the stakes in the 250 class. A new cylinder head and throttle body 46 mm produces an enlarged area of ​​power with a couple more low and midrange, surprisingly, at this time, hit the power. In addition, new suspension and front and rear suspension settings provide updated monitoring more effective and more accurate management CRF250R, the improvements that make it a great handling bike even better than before. In addition to these changes, footrests longer and give more support and Dunlop tires MX51 Premium Coverage championship-caliber credentials that make winning CRF250R motorcycle in 2012.

Of all the classes of motocross, the 250S is one of the most difficult. Honda CRF250R and is the best, better than ever, in fact, with some news updates for 2012 great.
2012 Honda CRF250R
2012 Honda CRF250R
Given our revised model CRF450R, we changed the link rear suspension for a softer start and more rigid at the end. It corresponds to small bumps better, but still take more than the bottom, with no really big hits. Fine adjustment of the rear wheel to control during hard braking and the long, fast descents. New suspension settings front and rear to maintain balance and increase the precision of control. In addition, CRF250R receives a new cyclinder head and a new camshaft and a new airbox and throttle body air intake boot, everything is designed to provide a more user-friendly power. And finally, we have given up in 2012 CRF250R a broader, more platforms to get a good grip and comfort, and install it on a premium MX51 Dunlop tires provide excellent grip in cornering and acceleration.

2012 Honda CRF250R Features & Benefits

New for 2012

- New cylinder head and throttle body 46 mm produce a broad powerband with more low-end and midrange torque.

- Updated suspension front and rear settings for better monitoring and more precise management.

- Foot rests are wider and longer for new more support, and is now silver.

- New front axle collars add stiffness to the front end, increasing steering precision.

Could it light.

Compact and battery, the CRF250R programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) system optimizes performance and improves fuel efficiency.

Dialed-in performance.

New front and rear suspension settings and rear shock linkage connected CRF250R hold and forward. You will discover how it manages for the first time on.

Honda Power.

A new cylinder head, new cam and new throttle body, without the airbox, and start taking all worked together to power in 2012 CRF250R. Fifty two years, they have to do a lot of power, but it's usable power. And the only way to provide Honda CRF250R possible.

Straighten up and fly.

Developed by Racing Factory, the Honda Progressive Steering Damper is a lightweight, compact, and to improve cornering ability by reducing the fatigue of the pilot.

Refine your way to the podium.

The CRF250R set standards in the Lites class. A perfect balance of performance, responsiveness and rider-friendly ergonomics, we did even better this year. The new link rear impact, the new suspension settings, adjusted the rear suspension travel and much more all help refine CRF250R is steering precision and increases traction on descents and braking. Upgrades to the engine (cylinder head, camshaft, throttle body) to give you more power and more importantly, the current, you can actually use. Throw in a footrest and new wider tires Dunlop premium MX51, and from the moment the starting gate first drops, you know that you are in the best bike MX Lites class you've ever mounted.

Honda CRF250R 2012 - US Specifications

US Price - View Honda dealer for pricing.

ENGINE

Engine Type 249cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single cylinder

Bore and stroke 76.8mm x 53.8mm

The induction of programmed injection (PGM-FI), throttle body 50 mm

Full transistor ignition with electronic advance

Compression ratio 13.2:1

Valve Train Unicam ® four-valve, 30.5 admission, titanium 25mm exhaust, steel

POWERTRAIN

Transmission Close-ratio five-speed transmission

Final Drive # 520 chain, 13T/49T

Chassis / suspension / brakes

Front suspension Showa 48mm forks with 16-position rebound and 16 position compression adjustment, 12.2 mm stroke

Rear Suspension Pro-Link ® Showa single shock with adjustable preload rebound, 17 positions of damping and damping adjustment separated into low compression speed (13 positions) and high speed (3.5 turns), 12, 5 mm travel

Front brake Single 240mm disc with dual-piston caliper

Single 240 mm rear disc

Tyres Front 80/100-21 Dunlop MX51

Dunlop 100/90-19 rear tire MX51

DIMENSIONS

Rake 27 ° 12 '(Rake)

Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Step 58.6 inches

Seat height 37.6 inches

Curb Weight 227 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel? Ready to roll)

Fuel tank capacity 1.5 liters

Clearance inch 12.8

OTHER

Available in red

Model ID CRF250R