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  • 2009 CRF150R

    2009 CRF150R

    • 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
    • Designed for smaller racers
    Starting at $4,699
  • 2009 CRF150R Expert

    2009 CRF150R Expert

    • 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four stroke engine
    • Bigger wheels and higher seat
    Starting at $4,799
  • 2009 CRF250R

    2009 CRF250R

    • 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Unicam four-stroke engine
    • Transworld Motocross 4-time "250 Four-Stroke MX Bike of the Year"
    Starting at $6,999
  • 2009 CRF230F

    2009 CRF230F

    • 223cc air-cooled single cylinder four-stroke engine
    • One of the most versatile bikes you'll ever ride
    Starting at $3,899

Engine

CRF150R CRF150R Expert CRF250R CRF230F
Engine Type 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Unicam four stroke 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four stroke 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 66mm x 43.7mm 66mm x 43.7mm 78mm x 52.2mm 65.5mm x 66.2mm
Compression Ratio 11.7:1 11.7:1 13.1:1 9.0:1
Valve Train Unicam, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel Unicam, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel Unicam, four-valve; 31mm intake, titanium; 26mm exhaust, steel SOHC; two-valve
Induction Keihin 32mm flat slide with throttle position sensor (TPS) Keihin 32mm flat slide with throttle position sensor (TPS) Keihin 40mm flat-slide carburetor with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 26mm piston-valve carburator
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance Solid-state CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance CDI

Drive Train

CRF150R CRF150R Expert CRF250R CRF230F
Transmission Close-ratio five speed Close-ratio five-speed Close-ratio five-speed Six-speed
Final Drive #420 chain; 15T/50T #420 chain; 15T/56T #520 chain; 13T/51T #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/50T

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

CRF150R CRF150R Expert CRF250R CRF230F
Front Suspension 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel 37mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 10.8 inches travel Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 11.5 inches travel Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4 inches travel Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload adjustability; 9.0-inch travel
Front Brake Single 220mm disc Single 220mm disc Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 240mm disc
Rear Brake Single 190mm disc Single 190mm disc Single 240mm disc Drum
Front Tire 70/100-17 70/100-19 80/100-21 80/100-21
Rear Tire 90/100-14 90/100-16 100/90-19 100/100-18

Dimensions

CRF150R CRF150R Expert CRF250R CRF230F
Rake 27°02' 27°48' (Caster Angle): 27.9 degrees 27.3 degrees
Trail 78mm (3.07 inches) 96mm(3.85 inches) 125mm (4.9 inches) 112.0mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase 49.6 inches 50.6 inches 58.2 inches 54.1 inches
Seat Height 32.8 inches 34.1 inches 38 inches 34.1 inches
Ground Clearance 11.9 inches 13.2 inches 14.2 inches 11.7 inches
Curb Weight 183 pounds 187 pounds 227 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 249 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.14 gallons 1.14 gallons (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 1.9 gallons 1.9 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve

Other

CRF150R CRF150R Expert CRF250R CRF230F
Emissions Consult owners manual for optional racing parts. Consult owners manual for optional racing parts. Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red, Black Red, Black* (*2009 special color - Limited color run, less than 500) Red Red
Model Id CRF150R CRF150RB CRF250R CRF230F
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