Following on from the Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence wrapping up the 2024 AMA 450cc Supercross championship in his rookie year, Honda has announced a raft of all-new 2025 Honda CRF competition motorcycles.
Delivering all-new models across the range has been a key focus for the Honda engineers and in a first has delivered all-new models in both 250cc and 450cc categories in the same year.
The CRF250R, CRF450R and CRF450RWE all see major changes to the frame, suspension, engine, and serviceability areas.
The CRF performance line also includes for the first time ever, an all-new CRF250RWE (Works Edition) model to complement its bigger brother in the CRF450RWE.
2025 CRF250RWE
An all-new model for the 2025 model year, the CRF250RWE brings the premium componentry used by Team Honda HRC to quarter-litre category for the first time. Inspired by the factory race bikes of Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas, this special edition (Works Edition) offers high-level performance right out of the box, with a wide range of race-proven upgrades. Plus, with the platform-wide chassis, the CRF250RWE represents Honda’s most advanced 250cc motocross bike to date.
| Premier Features
Compared to the CRF250R, the Works Edition model has several special components:
- Hydraulic clutch system
- New Yoshimura exhaust with stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler
- Twin Air filter
- Throttle Jockey Team Honda HRC graphics
- Throttle Jockey seat cover
- Matte Red Metallic cylinder-head cover
- Hand-polished cylinder ports
- D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims
- Kashima-coated outer fork tubes
- Titanium oxide-coated fork legs
- Black anodised axle holder
- Titanium oxide-coated 18mm shock shaft
- Hand-operated fork-compression adjuster
- D.I.D-DM2 Gold chain
- Gray metallic-coated triple clamps
- Renthal Kevlar grips
- Dedicated ignition and injection mapping
- Dunlop MX33 Tires (wider 110 rear tire)
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| Ready-to-ride price: TBA
Colour: Extreme Red
Available: Last Quarter 202 |
2025 CRF250R
After winning the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross 250 Championship and both regions of the AMA Supercross 250 Championship at the hands of Jett and Hunter Lawrence, the CRF250R is not resting on its laurels for the 2025 model year. For 2025, the CRF250R receives chassis, suspension, and engine changes. It apparently has improved stability, greater comfort and better power characteristics.
2025 Updates:
- Updated main frame constructed of 70% new components to optimise rigidity and improve handling characteristics.
- New subframe mounting point optimises lateral rigidity and reduces energy transmission from the rear of the bike to the front.
- The rigidity of the steering stem, triple clamps, outer fork tubes and front axle have all been revised to match the frame updates.
- The fork features new springs kit-fork-inspired Bending Control Valves, seals, and oil for a consistent feel throughout the stroke, while minimising harsh feedback.
- A new shock spring, reservoir, shaft, and oil seal contribute to a consistent stroke feel to match the fork updates.
- The linkage has been updated to a one-piece structure that enhances rigidity, to improve tracking and stability performance. It also features a new leverage ratio that decreases pitching while improving bottoming resistance.
- The front brake caliper has an updated piston and seals for consistent performance throughout the moto. It also features new machined accents.
- The redesigned airbox provides a straighter pathway for airflow, improving throttle control and top-end power.
- Increased crank rigidity enhances midrange torque.
- The revised muffler and header pipe design is straighter and smoother, improving acceleration.
- New ECU maps offer a smoother delivery while retaining strong torque and power throughout the rev range.
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| Ready-to-ride price: TBA
Colour: Extreme Red
Available: Last Quarter 2024 |
2025 CRF450R
Matching that evolution, the 2025 CRF450R makes changes to its handling characteristics, power delivery and suspension performance. Several years in the making, this new model integrates input from factory HRC riders like Jett and Hunter Lawrence and five-time MXGP world champion Tim Gajser, as well as professional test riders. Many of its features have been developed and used in competition, during Jett Lawrence’s perfect 2023 Pro Motocross season, his 2023 450 SuperMotocross championship, and his 2024 450 Supercross title. However, this bike isn’t just for the pros; Honda’s engineers also considered feedback from customers and leading motocross media to deliver what Honda claims is the most comprehensive package of performance and rideability to date.
2025 Updates:
- Updated main frame constructed of 70% new components to optimise rigidity and improve handling characteristics.
- New subframe mounting point optimises lateral rigidity and reduces energy transmission from the rear of the bike to the front.
- The rigidity of the steering stem, triple clamps, outer fork tubes and front axle have all been revised to match the frame updates.
- The fork features new springs kit-fork-inspired Bending Control Valves, seals and oil for a consistent feel throughout the stroke, while minimising harsh feedback.
- A new shock spring, reservoir, shaft, and oil seal contribute to a consistent stroke feel to match the fork updates.
- The linkage has been updated to a one-piece structure that enhances rigidity, to improve tracking and stability performance. It also features a new leverage ratio that decreases pitching while improving bottoming resistance.
- The front brake caliper has an updated piston and seals for consistent performance throughout the moto. It also features new machined accents.
- The redesigned airbox provides a straighter pathway for airflow, improving throttle control and top end power.
- The revised header pipe design is longer, creating more controllable power in the low-to-mid rpm range.
- New ECU maps offer smoother delivery while retaining strong torque and power throughout the rev range.
- The redesigned bodywork features smooth, flat surfaces to promote freedom of movement and offer a large contact point for gripping the bike.
- Rear-shock removal time has been cut in half by eliminating the need to remove the subframe in order to access the shock.
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| Ready-to-ride price: TBA
Colour: Extreme Red
Available: Last Quarter 2024 |
2025 CRF450RWE
Inspired by the factory Honda HRC machines of Jett and Hunter Lawrence, this special version (the “WE” stands for Works Edition) features a long list of component upgrades that are championship-proven in the AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross and SuperMotocross series. In addition to the top-shelf componentry, the RWE also benefits from the chassis, suspension, and engine advancements of the 2025 CRF450R platform, further improving its ride quality, handling, and power delivery.
| Premium Features
Compared to the CRF450R, the Works Edition version has several special components:
- Hinson clutch basket and cover
- Yoshimura exhaust with stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler
- Twin Air filter
- Throttle Jockey Team Honda HRC graphics
- Throttle Jockey seat cover
- Matte Red Mettalic cylinder-head cover
- Hand-polished cylinder ports
- D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims
- Kashima-coated outer fork tubes
- Titanium oxide-coated fork legs
- Black anodised axle holder
- Titanium oxide-coated 18mm shock shaft
- Hand-operated fork compression adjuster
- D.I.D-DM2 Gold chain
- Gray metallic coated triple clamps
- Renthal Kevlar grips
- Dedicated ignition and injection mapping
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| Ready-to-ride price: TBA
Colour: Extreme Red
Available: Last Quarter 2024 |
