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  • 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 CRF250X

    2009 CRF250X

    • 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • For the most demanding trail riders
    Starting at $7,149
  • 2009 CRF450R

    2009 CRF450R

    • 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD)
    Starting at $7,999
  • 2009 CRF450X

    2009 CRF450X

    • 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
    Starting at $7,899

Engine

CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
Engine Type 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 78mm x 52.2mm 78mm x 52.2mm 96mm x 62.1mm 96mm x 62mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1 12.9:1 12.0:1 12.0:1
Valve Train Unicam, four-valve; 31mm intake, titanium; 26mm exhaust, steel Unicam, four-valve; 31mm intake valve; 26mm exhaust valve Unicam®, four-valve; 36mm intake, titanium; 30mm exhaust, steel Unicam, four-valve; 35mm intake valve; 30mm exhaust valve
Induction Keihin 40mm flat-slide carburetor with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Keihin 37mm flat-slide carburetor with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 50mm throttle body Keihin 40mm flat-slide carburetor with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Ignition CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance and lighting coil Full transistor with three-gear-position electronic advance CD with electronic advance and lighting coil

Drive Train

CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
Transmission Close-ratio five-speed Wide-ratio five-speed Close-ratio five-speed Wide-ratio five-speed
Final Drive #520 chain; 13T/51T #520 T-ring—sealed chain; 13T/49T #520 chain; 13T/48T #520 T-ring-sealed chain; 13T/51T

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
Front Suspension 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel 48mm inverted KYB® Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with 16-position rebound- and 18-position compression-damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension 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, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and highspeed (3.5 turns); 12.4 inches travel Pro-Link KYB single shock with spring preload, 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (1.5 turns); 12.6 inches travel Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable 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
Front Brake Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc Single 240mm disc Single 240mm disc Single 240mm disc
Front Tire 80/100-21 80/100-21 80/100-21 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/90-19 100/100-18 120/80-19 110/100-18

Dimensions

CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
Wheelbase 58.2 inches 58.3 inches 58.7 inches 58.2 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 27.9 degrees 27.54 degrees (Caster Angle): 26° 52' 27.35 degrees
Trail 125mm (4.9 inches) 118mm (4.7 inches) 114.2mm (4.5 inches) 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Seat Height 38 inches 37.7 inches 37.6 inches 37.9 inches
Ground Clearance 14.2 inches 13.6 inches 13.1 inches 13.6 inches
Curb Weight 227 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 253 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 234.8 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 269 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.9 gallons 1.9 gallons 1.5 gallons 1.9 gallons

Other

CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
Available Colors Red Red Red Red
Model Id CRF250R CRF250X CRF450R CRF450X
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