2022 Honda CRF250R 

2022 Honda CRF250R

POWER WHERE YOU WANT IT
Horsepower is horsepower, right? Anybody who’s ever raced knows it’s a lot more complicated. Where your bike makes its power is at least as important as how much power it puts out. And that’s where our 2022 Honda CRF250R is a real game changer. Because we’ve made some big improvements to this bike’s engine, giving it way more power and torque in the midrange. And that means it’s easier to ride fast, because the midrange is key in critical track sections like whoops, managing jumps, or blasting out of deep loam and berms. And to handle all that extra torque, we’ve also given it a new nine-plate clutch. Finally, there’s the new single-pipe exhaust, a big contributor to the CRF250R’s lighter overall weight. Plus, the pipe’s design helps slim the bodywork so it’s even easier for you to move around.?Ready to ride; ready to win. And to make a great bike even better, it's eligible for our Red Rider Rewards contingency program.

Features May Include:

ENGINEERING

• NINE-PLATE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Say good-bye to clutch fade—the bike uses a nine-plate design to improve durability and hookup. That means less slip at peak horsepower, better torque transmission through the clutch pack and greater durability. Plus, the clutch pull is lighter, and you get improved engagement feel.

• BIG BORE/SHORT STROKE

The CRF250R’s 79.0mm bore and short 50.9mm stroke let our engineers create a high-revving engine with plenty of room for large valves. The engine breathes and revs—the two keys to making power in the motocross world.

• DOHC ENGINE LAYOUT

The CRF250R uses a double-overhead-cam (DOHC) engine layout with a unique finger-follower rocker design. Together with the rest of the engine’s architecture (bore and stroke, intake tract, piston, and more), you get more power and a higher redline. New doubled intake-valve springs for 2022 are another upgrade.

• DOWNDRAFT INTAKE AND EXHAUST LAYOUT

The DOHC cylinder-head design let our engineers straighten out the CRF250R’s intake and exhaust tracts. The intake is short and just about arrow straight, and the exhaust flows more efficiently too. The straighter ports also help boost low-speed and midrange torque as well as throttle response.

• SINGLE-MUFFLER EXHAUST

Using a pressed-alloy design lets us shape the muffler for better rider ergonomics and lighter weight.

• SINGLE-PIPE EXHAUST

Along with the single-muffler exhaust, the CRF250R naturally uses a single-pipe header. It routes close to the center of the bike, and its light overall construction helps improve weight distribution.

• WIDER WATER-PUMP DRIVE GEARS

Making the water-pump drive gear wider gives it more tooth-engagement area for longer component life.

• UPGRADED CAM OILING

To help improve durability, we’ve re-routed the cam’s oil supply this year, as well as giving the CRF250R a more rigid cam holder—better roundness and more oil means less friction and wear.

• ENGINE MODE SELECT BUTTON

This simple handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in engine power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose between Standard, Smooth and Aggressive, depending on track conditions.

• ENGINE OIL SCAVENGE PUMP

Deep in the engine, there’s a special oil scavenge pump. While you may never see it, it helps keep the CRF250R’s overall design compact.

• NEW PRIMARY AND TRANSMISSION RATIOS

To handle the fatter midrange power and torque, we re-engineered the CRF250R’s primary and transmission ratios. The new ratios let our engineers use the same shaft centerlines, so the transmission itself remains light and compact.

• NEW SHIFT DRUM

By changing from three to two lead tracks on the shift drum, we’ve improved the shift feel between second and third gears.

• GEAR-POSITION ENGINE MAPPING

Talk about smart: The CRF250R features an ECU with special engine mapping for each gear. You can’t give an inch in this class, so having your engine deliver optimal power for each gear choice is one of the features that separates CRF250R riders from the rest.

• "H" SECTION CRANK

Look closely at the CRF250R’s crankshaft profile and you’ll see its “H” cross-section design. What’s up with that? Just like a structural “I” beam in an aircraft wing or a skyscraper, it boosts strength and cuts weight over a conventional crank’s shape—a big deal when you consider this part spins at over 14,000 rpm!

• LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

Like the rest of the CRF250R, the bike’s Lithium-Ion battery is both super light and high performing. In fact, it weighs less than half the weight of a conventional lead-acid battery.

• SHARED ENGINE/GEARBOX LUBRICATION

The 2022 CRF250R uses a shared engine/transmission oiling design. Why? Combining the two systems shaves weight and helps make the engine more compact, especially when it comes to placing the right-side cam drive and the clutch so close together.

• TITANIUM FUEL TANK

Every gram counts on a bike in the 250 class, which is why the 2022 CRF250R has a titanium fuel tank. Light and strong, it’s also thinner than our previous plastic unit, freeing up more space and helping to centralize fuel mass.

• TITANIUM INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES

Light is right when it comes to a high-revving engine’s reciprocating masses. That’s why the CRF250R uses titanium intake and exhaust valves. Plus, the valve angle is a super-narrow 20.5 degrees (included). Ovalized valve springs and long-wearing Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) treated finger rockers complete the package.

• TOTAL AIR MANAGEMENT

Total air management means complete attention to how efficiently air gets through the intake, through the head, and out the exhaust. Eliminate losses here, and you make more power everywhere. And the best part? It’s free horsepower—you just need a bike with smart design.

TECHNOLOGY

• HRC LAUNCH CONTROL

We’re talking about a special ECU program here: push the button to select the mode, hold the throttle open, release the clutch, and the CRF250R will do the rest, launching you into the first turn with a big advantage. It turns your bike into a holeshot-seeking machine!

• ELECTRIC START

The CRF250R is equipped with an effortless electric starter. Convenient and lightweight, it’s a huge deal if you need to restart a stalled bike in the heat of battle.

PERFORMANCE

• MORE MIDRANGE TORQUE AND POWER

The key to riding a 250 fast is to keep it in the powerband. The 2022 CRF250R features a new cam, new valve timing, and a new press-fit cam sprocket along with new ignition timing. Together they boost the critical midrange torque and power significantly, giving you the advantage you need.

• FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

By installing the CRF250R’s fuel injector at a 60-degree angle, the injector sprays fuel all the way back to the throttle butterfly. The engine gets a cooler, denser fuel charge for more power and better torque. It’s little details like this that put the CRF250R up front.

• BRIDGED-BOX PISTON

The CRF250R’s bridged-box piston is the final piece to the bike's engine performance package. The design features a reinforcing structure between the skirts and the wrist-pin bosses that helps enable the CRF250R’s high redline.

• HIGH REDLINE

With our better-breathing DOHC design and the big-bore/short-stroke engine, the CRF250R’s rev limit is way impressive. The same goes for peak power and peak torque.

• HIGHER-CAPACITY RADIATOR

When you’re making big power and riding long motos, you need plenty of radiator capacity to keep your engine running strong. No worries—the 2022 CRF250R features six percent more radiator area than last year's design.

• HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAM PROFILES

With input directly from our HRC factory team, we’ve given the CRF250R cam profiles that help the engine produce better bottom end torque and power, while still retaining the CRF250R’s screaming peak.

• HIGH-VOLUME AIRBOX AND AIR CLEANER

The 2022 CRF250R features an air-cleaner element with plenty of surface area and volume. Plus, the airbox itself has a whopping 78 percent more capacity than last year's design. More air equals more power, especially in the midrange. In addition, we’ve made it easier to service the air filter too.

• MORE POWER

Feel free to hold that throttle open and head for the first turn—the CRF250R is designed to win that critical holeshot drag race. You’ll also feel the increased low-end to mid-range torque.

• THROTTLE BODY

With a 44mm venturi designed to speed up airflow, the CRF250R’s throttle body really reaps benefits at low engine operating speeds. You get power and snap, right now.

HANDLING

• REVISED FRAME RIGIDITY

Great handling starts with a superior frame, and that’s one place where the CRF250R’s chassis puts you out front. First, it’s light—over a pound and a half lighter than the previous generation’s. By making the frame’s main spars narrow, we save weight, but more important we make the chassis more responsive by fine-tuning the lateral rigidity. The result is a bike that gets into, around, and out of corners faster.

• SHOWA® SPRING FORK

The 49mm Showa®?fork features a conventional spring design that helps increase the CRF250R’s front-suspension precision, handling and feel. The fork’s 39mm piston diameter and 25mm rod diameter are designed to provide a plush feel and supple action.

• TUNED TRIPLE CLAMPS

The CRF250R is a perfectly matched package. Which is why for 2022 we’ve optimized the triple clamps’ rigidity. You’ll notice the difference in performance, especially in ruts.

• NEW REAR SUSPENSION

We’ve given the 2022 CRF250R five millimeters more suspension stroke, along with a lightweight spring. Combine that with a new Pro-Link ratio, and you get a 110-gram weight savings along with a more plush ride.

• SINGLE EXHAUST ROUTING

The new 2022 CRF250R’s single-pipe exhaust is going to get a lot of attention, but another advantage that you might not think of is how it lets you move more freely on the bike. By tucking in unobtrusively, it makes moving around on the bike easier than ever.

• 260mm FRONT BRAKE

The CRF250R’s large front-brake disc measures a whopping 260mm. You get great brake feel and a pattern that cuts down on weight. Front and rear brake-disc guards are part of the package too.

• LOWER BATTERY MOUNTING

To keep a bike’s center of gravity low, you need to pay attention to all the details. That’s why we locate the CRF250R’s battery low in the chassis. It’s just another reason why the bike handles so well.

• LOW REAR SHOCK MOUNT

With its low rear shock mount on the frame, the CRF250R benefits from both a lower center of gravity (cg) as well as chassis stability.

• PIRELLI SCORPION MX32 TIRES

New this year, the 2022 CRF250R comes equipped with Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires front and rear. The tread patterns and compounds are designed to offer good grip and feedback in a wide range of conditions and track surfaces.

• SHORT SWINGARM

The CRF250R’s short swingarm helps make it light, and also helps give the bike better rear-wheel traction, and reduces unsprung mass, important considering how much power you have on tap.

• LIGHTER TWIN-SPAR ALUMINUM FRAME

The CRF250R’s latest twin-spar aluminum frame is identical to the CRF450R’s except for the lower engine cradle where the engine mounts. It’s the foundation for the 250’s superb handling.

COMFORT

• BLACK RIMS

They may not help you go faster, but the sweet black DID DirtStar rims sure look good.

• LOWER SEAT/NARROWER BODY

We’ve lowered the seat by 10mm on the 2022 CRF250R, and narrowed the bodywork as well. Combined, they make it easier for you to move around on the bike and help enhance rider comfort.

• NEW BODYWORK MOUNTING

It may seem like a small thing, but every second counts when you’re servicing your bike between motos. That’s why for 2022 we’ve reduced the number of bodywork fasteners. Fewer bolts mean enhanced serviceability, at the track or in your garage.

• FLAT SEAT/TANK JUNCTION

The 2022 CRF250R features a flat seat/tank junction, including a titanium fuel tank. The superior ergonomics make it easier to move forward and back on the bike, increasing your control.

• "IN MOLD" GRAPHICS

With the all the time you’ll be spending in victory circle, you need to look your best. The CRF250R has you covered. Our “in mold” graphics look great, and stay looking good.

• REAR SUBFRAME

The CRF250R’s subframe uses extruded rear members that produce a 20-percent reduction in weight versus the previous generation. Since that weight comes off the top of the bike, it also contributes to the CRF250R’s low center of gravity.

• SMOOTH STYLING

Blending the CRF250R’s body panels does more than just make the bike look smooth, fast, and stylish. It also helps you move around on the bike while riding. Nothing wrong with smooth, fast, and stylish, though.