Honda’s premium off-road race bikes, the CRF450RX (pictured below) and CRF250RX, are heavily updated for the 2025 model year.
The CRF450RX received the same changes as its close relative, the CRF450R, which means it has a new frame, updated suspension and bodywork. Honda says, “These advancements enhance handling characteristics, with greater stability and comfort—especially in rough terrain.”
The 2025 CRF250RX also gets the same treatment as the 2025 Honda CRF250R motocrosser, “…achieving greater stability, comfort and power delivery,” says Honda.
Both models will be available in August. Scroll down to view specifications and photos for both CRF450RX and CRF250RX 2025 models.
The 2025 Honda CRF450RL dual sport will also be available in August. Also returning is the CRF450X. Mechanically, it’s the same but with new cosmetics. You can get your hands on the 2025 Honda CRF450X in June.
2025 Honda CRF450RX Specifications
| MSRP | $9999 |
| Engine | 449.8cc liquid-cooled 10° single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Valvetrain | Unicam OHC, four-valve; 38mm intake, steel; 31mm exhaust, steel |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0 x 62.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Induction | Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle bore |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 5-speed; manual |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet, hydraulically actuated (6 springs, 8 plates) |
| Final Drive | #520 sealed chain; 13T/50T |
| Front Suspension | 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork w/ 12.2 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock w/ 12.1 in. travel |
| Front Brakes | 2-piston caliper (30mm, 27mm) hydraulic; single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 1-piston caliper hydraulic; single 240mm disc |
| Front Tire | Dunlop Geomax AT81 90/90-21 w/ tube |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop Geomax AT81 120/90-18 w/ tube |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 27.5° |
| Trail | 116mm (4.6 in.) |
| Length | 85.6 in. |
| Width | 33.0 in. |
| Height | 50.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 13.1 in. |
| Seat Height | 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 58.2 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. |
| Weight (Wet, claimed) | 256 lbs. |
| Color | Red |
2025 Honda CRF450RX Photos
2025 Honda CRF250RX Specifications
| MSRP | $8699 |
| Engine | 249.4cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke; 9º inclined from vertical |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valve; 33mm intake, titanium; 26mm exhaust, titanium |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 50.9mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9:1 |
| Induction | Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle bore |
| Ignition | DC-CDI |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 5-speed; manual |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet; 9 plates, 5 springs |
| Final Drive | #520 chain; 13T/50T |
| Front Suspension | 49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork w/ 12.2 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock w/ 12.1 in. travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper (30mm, 27mm) w/ 260mm petal-style disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc |
| Front Tire | Dunlop Geomax AT81 90/90-21 w/ tube |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop Geomax AT81 110/100-18 w/ tube |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 27.4° |
| Trail | 116mm (4.6 in.) |
| Length | 85.7 in. |
| Width | 33.0 in. |
| Height | 50.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 13.0 in. |
| Seat Height | 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 58.2 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. |
| Weight (Wet, claimed) | 242 lbs. |
| Color | Red |
2025 Honda CRF250RX Photos
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