2020 Honda Off-Road Models First Look

Cycle News Staff | May 7, 2019

After completely revamping nearly its entire fleet of off-road models last year (2019), Honda has already announced its 2020 line of motocross, trail and dual sport models and, as you might expect, changes are a few and far between. However, that doesn’t mean Honda took the whole year off. Last year, the CRF250R was the one bike in Honda’s fleet that didn’t get the full works treatment, but that’s changed for 2020.

2020 Honda CRF250R Takes On Major Updates

2020 Honda Off-Road Models First Look — **2020 Honda CRF250R: MSRP $7999 (availability July 2019)**

The 2020 CRF250R motocross, including the CRF250RX off-roader, got special attention this time. Both bikes feature an all-new frame and swingarm, just like the 450s got last year. The 250s also took on numerous smaller changes to their engines. All of the CR-Rs feature a lower-mounted (by 28mm) battery box to improve CG and new brake pad material.

Also, the rear brake disc cover haven been removed on all R/RX models to improve air flow and cooling.

The CRF450R Works Edition, which was introduced last year, got some upgrades, as well, like a new Yoshimura titanium header pipe (to match the titanium muffler), new graphics (no more number-94 plates), updated Renthal grips and now new standard Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), aka traction control.

The 2020 CRF450R and CRF450RX take on updated mapping and suspension settings. They also get traction control.

The CRF450L dual sport (also a new model last year) and the CRF450X return with new graphics.

All of the CR-F models, which got a major overhaul last year, remain the same as 2019.

Here is a list of updates to the all-new CRF250R and CRF250RX, and CRF450RWE and CRF450R:

2020 CRF250R Updates

New cam profile delays opening of exhaust valves and has reduced valve overlap, resulting in improved torque and power in the 6,000-10,000 rpm range.
Optimized combustion-chamber shape.
Ignition timing is optimized at 8,000 rpm for improved torque and power.
Gear-position sensor added to allow dedicated ignition maps for each gear.
Header-pipe resonator is removed for improved power character when shifting from second to third gear.
Muffler is revised for improved low-to-midrange torque.
New air-filter element is 10% larger for increased airflow.
Enlarged left-side radiator for efficient cooling with higher engine-power output.
Second gear has revised (higher) ratio for improved drive, while second and third gears have a new WPC surface treatment for improved durability and reduced friction.
Clutch capacity is increased by 18%, and clutch spring has a higher rate.
New lighter aluminum perimeter frame and aluminum swingarm are designed to achieve increased yaw-angle stiffness while retaining lateral and torsional stiffness, resulting in improved stability.
Newly shaped footpegs are 20% lighter and shed mud more easily, giving the rider great feel and confidence in all riding conditions.
Thanks in part to revised internal suspension settings (fork has increased low-speed damping, while shock has increased low-speed compression and reduced high-speed compression), handling has been improved in the following areas: stability, tracking, turning and traction.
Battery repositioned 28mm lower to drop center of gravity for better handling.
Rear brake has a shorter hose and longer, lighter pedal, as well as a new pad material with improved power and better durability in muddy conditions. Lower-rear brake guard removed for reduced unsprung weight and improved cooling.
New graphics.

2020 CRF250RX Updates

New cam profile delays opening of exhaust valves and has reduced valve overlap, resulting in improved torque and power in the 6,000-10,000 rpm range.
Optimized combustion-chamber shape.
Ignition timing is optimized at 8,000 rpm for improved torque and power.
Gear-position sensor added to allow dedicated ignition maps for each gear.
Header-pipe resonator is removed for improved power character when shifting from second to third gear.
Muffler is revised for improved low-to-midrange torque.
New air-filter element is 10% larger for increased airflow.
Enlarged left-side radiator for efficient cooling with higher engine-power output.
Second gear has revised (higher) ratio for improved drive, while second and third gears have a new WPC surface treatment for improved durability and reduced friction.
Clutch capacity is increased by 18%, and clutch spring has a higher rate.
New lighter aluminum perimeter frame and aluminum swingarm are designed to achieve increased yaw-angle stiffness while retaining lateral and torsional stiffness, resulting in improved handling.
Newly shaped footpegs are 20% lighter and shed mud more easily, giving the rider great feel and confidence in all riding conditions.
Thanks in part to revised internal suspension settings (fork has increased low-speed damping, while shock has increased low-speed compression and reduced high-speed compression), handling has been improved in the following areas: tracking, turning and traction.
Battery repositioned 28mm lower to drop center of gravity for better handling.
Rear brake has a shorter hose and longer, lighter pedal, as well as a new pad material with improved power and better durability in muddy conditions. Lower-rear brake guard removed for reduced unsprung weight and improved cooling.
New graphics.

2020 CRF450RWE Updates

Titanium Yoshimura header pipe for reduced weight and increased power.
All-new Honda Selectable Torque Control with three levels of intervention. HSTC monitors rpm spikes and responds by temporarily reducing torque to aid rear traction. A handlebar-mounted switch allows selection between three modes, depending on conditions and rider preference.
Revised mapping for riding modes in Standard, Smooth and Aggressive options, selectable via a separate handlebar-mounted switch, enables simple tuning depending on rider preference or course conditions.

2020 Honda CRF450RWE Titanium Header Pipe

Revised internal fork and shock settings for improved chassis balance and overall handling.
Battery position lowered by 28mm moves center of gravity downward to further improve chassis balance and handling.
New rear brake-pad material for improved performance and increased durability.
Elimination of lower rear brake-rotor guard, to improve heat dissipation and reduce unsprung weight.
Renthal dual-compound Kevlar grips
Red-plastic number plates to match look of Team Honda HRC factory bikes.
Updated Throttle Jockey graphics to match look of Team Honda HRC factory bikes, with abbreviated side-panel pieces for improved durability.

2020 CRF450R Updates

All-new Honda Selectable Torque Control with three levels of intervention. HSTC monitors rpm spikes and responds by temporarily reducing torque to aid rear traction. A handlebar-mounted switch allows selection between three modes, depending on conditions and rider preference.
Revised mapping for riding modes in Standard, Smooth and Aggressive options, selectable via a separate handlebar-mounted switch, enables simple tuning depending on rider preference or course conditions.
Revised internal fork and shock settings for improved chassis balance and overall handling.
Battery position lowered by 28mm accentuates moves center of gravity downward to further improve chassis balance and handling.
New rear brake-pad material for improved performance and increased durability.
Elimination of lower rear brake-rotor guard, to improve heat dissipation and reduce unsprung weight.
Updated graphics.

2010 Honda CRF450L

2020 Honda CRF Models

MSRP


2020 Honda CRF450R			$9,399
2020 Honda CRF450RWE			$11,999
2020 Honda CRF450RX			$9,699
2020 Honda CRF450X			$9,799
2020 Honda CRF450L			$10,399
2020 Honda CRF250R			$7,999
2020 Honda CRF250RX			$8,299
2020 Honda CRF150R			$5,099
2020 Honda CRF150R Big Wheel			$5,299
2020 Honda CRF250F			$4,599
2020 Honda CRF125F			$3,099
2020 Honda CRF125F Big Wheel			$3,499
2020 Honda CRF110F			$2,399
2020 Honda CRF50F			$1,549

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