Honda CRF series

The Honda CRF series is a line of four-stroke motocross and trail motorcycles
manufactured and marketed by Honda.

The CRF line was launched in 2000 as a successor to the Honda XR series. The
full sized motocross bikes are equipped with liquid-cooled, single cylinder four-
stroke engines that are available from 149 cc (9.1 cu in) to 449 cc (27.4 cu in).
They now have dual-sport motorcycles. The more trail friendly CRF's have
simple air-cooled engines, and are available from 50 cc (3.1 cu in) to 230 cc
(14 cu in). The Honda CRF450R was the first in the series, followed by the
CRF250R in 2004. Further down the line, the CRF450X and CRF250X bikes 2010 Honda CRF250R at the 2009
emerged, both designed for mostly off-road use. They are considered among the Seattle International Motorcycle
Show.
best motorcross bikes of their class, and have been a leading seller since their
introduction.[1] The CRF450R was CycleWorld's Best Motocrosser for a record
eight consecutive years from 2002-2009.[2]

Contents
Engine technology
Model overview
See also
References

Engine technology
The engines in these bikes use an over-square design, which means that the diameter of the cylinder is larger than the stroke of
the piston. This allows for higher engine speeds and a reduction of reciprocating mass for a given displacement. Another
technology that is used is short piston skirts. The "skirt" area of the piston is the portion on the side of the piston which comes
into contact with the cylinder wall and aids piston stability. While the introduction of the shorter skirt on the piston helps to
reduce reciprocating mass, it also leads to more "rocking" of the piston, or minute unwanted rotation of the piston around the axis
of its wrist pin. This leads to more frequent maintenance intervals for the pistons, piston rings, and cylinder walls.

Model overview
CRF-F

As of 2019, the CRF-F series includes the CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF110F, CRF125F, CRF125F(Big Wheel), CRF230F, and CRF250F. For the 2019 Model
year the CRF 110F, CRF125F, and CRF250F all come standard with Electronic Fuel Injection. This improves cold weather starting and makes the bike
easier to maintain because of the lack of a carburetor to clean.

Simple, air-cooled 4-stroke motorcycles. Typically, these bikes come in low-power and confidence inspiring configurations for
new market entrants. In all, Honda has made a CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F, CRF100F, CRF110F, CRF125F, CRF125FB,
CRF150F, CRF230F, and a CRF250F.
The CRF70F, CRF80F, CRF100F, and CRF150F have been discontinued. The 70 was replaced by the 110, the 80 and 100 were
replaced by the 125, and the 150F does not have a replacement.

CRF-R

As of 2017, the CRF-R series includes the CRF150R, CRF250R, and CRF450R.

These liquid-cooled four-stroke machines were designed to be utilized purely for closed-course motorcross racing. The CRF-R
lineup lacks any extra accessories; like lights and electric start (Although offered as an option on the 2017 CRF-450R).

CRF-450R Notable Changes

2004 7/8" Handlebars

2008 Honda Progressive Steering Damper
2009 Fuel injection
2013 Air forks, dual exhaust

2017 Oil Forks, Optional Electric Start[3]

[4]CRF-RX

As of 2018, the CRF-RX series includes the CRF250RX and CRF450RX.

This machine was built as a CRF-450R that was optimized for hare scramble, hard enduro, GNCC style racing. Essentially the
same as the CRF-450R except offered as standard equipment an electric start, larger fuel tank, and an 18-inch rear wheel. This
bike is to bridge the gap between the more mild X-model and the closed-course race style R model. (First model year: 2017)

CRF-X

As of 2014, the CRF-X series includes the CRF250X and the CRF450X.

These bikes have electric start, but are still considered race bikes, albeit for off-road rather than motocross.[5] Differences from
the R models include lighting, electric start, suspension settings, engine and exhaust tuning for more low-end torque, larger fuel
tanks, and a more rugged widespread ratio transmission. Robby Bell won the San Felipe 250 in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

CRF-L

As of 2018, the CRF-L series includes the CRF150L, CRF250L, CRF450L and the CRF1000L
Africa Twin.

In 2008, the CRF230L was introduced as an entry-level dual-purpose

motorcycle. It was discontinued, several years later, with the introduction of a
completely redesigned dual-purpose motorcycle. Being a dual-sport motorbike,
The Honda CRF250L in Thailand,
these bikes are street legal from the factory, but still have a dirt-oriented design.
with the Mekong river and Laos in
They have a completely different frame and engine from Honda's other CRF the background
formats, and most other components are not shared with the other CRF(non-
street-legal) motorcycles. These different components meet emissions and
government road regulations. All have full lighting and electric starts. Outside of the United States, the CRF230L was marketed
as the XR230L.

In April 2012, the completely redesigned dual-purpose CRF250L was launched in Japan. It shares a liquid-cooled 249 cc 4-stroke
DOHC single-cylinder EFI engine with the CBR250R. It is manufactured in Thailand.[6]
In November 2017, the new model called CRF150L was launched in Indonesia. It shares an air-cooled 149 cc 4-stroke SOHC
single-cylinder EFI engine with the Verza. It is manufactured by Astra Honda Motor.[7]

CRF-M

In April 2013, exactly one year after the initial launch of the CRF250L, Honda announced plans to sell a supermoto version of
their dual-purpose motorcycle in Europe.[8] The CRF250M is based on the popular dual-purpose CRF250L, with revised
suspension, uprated front brake and 17-inch wheels with wider road tyres. The CRF250M adds another A2 licence-friendly
machine to Honda's line-up.

See also
Honda Motorcycle Database
Honda Dual-Purpose Models
XR Series
CR Series

References
1. Dougherty, Brad, "First Ride: 2004 Honda CRF 450R" (https://web.archive.org/web/20070311073156/http://www.
dirtrider.com/tests/motocross/141_0307_crf/), Dirt Rider, archived from the original (http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/
motocross/141_0307_crf/) on 2007-03-11
2. "Best Motocrosser: Honda CRF450R" (http://www.cycleworld.com/2009/08/01/best-motocrosser-honda-crf450r-
5/). Retrieved 23 June 2017.
3. "2017 CRF450R - Honda Powersports" (https://powersports.honda.com/2017/crf450r.aspx).
powersports.honda.com. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
4. "2017 CRF450RX - Honda Powersports" (https://powersports.honda.com/2017/crf450rx.aspx).
powersports.honda.com. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
5. Ash, Kevin (21 August 2004). "Rock star" (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/2729864/Rock-star.h
tml). Telegraph. Retrieved 13 February 2014. "If there's a cloud, it's only in the CRF's legal status. Currently, as a
competition bike, there's no requirement for a speedometer, brake light or other basics (and it has none, nor even
an ignition key), although it can still be registered for the road. This grey area may yet be addressed by
legislation, which could mean retro-fitting some kit or buying a trailer."
6. "Archived copy" (https://web.archive.org/web/20130321033410/http://world.honda.com/news/2012/2120413New-
CRF250L-OnOff-Road-Model/index.html). Archived from the original (http://world.honda.com/news/2012/212041
3New-CRF250L-OnOff-Road-Model/index.html) on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
7. http://www.astra-honda.com/ahm-luncurkan-motor-on-off-sport-sejati-all-new-honda-crf150l/
8. "Archived copy" (https://web.archive.org/web/20130710005417/http://world.honda.com/news/2013/2130412CRF
250M/index.html). Archived from the original (http://world.honda.com/news/2013/2130412CRF250M/index.html)
on 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2013-07-29.

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