2011 Honda CRF250R and CRF450R 1



Here's the latest info from Honda on the new 2011 CRF250R and CRF450R. This year looks like a bit of a refinement year, rather than wholesale revolution, but making the big CRFs better is always a chore. If you want to peek at more photos than you'll find below, check out the photo gallery.


2011 Honda CRF450R









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Long regarded as the bike of choice in the big-bore motocross division, the 2011 CRF450R incorporates improvements that will help this bike retain its premier standing. The prodigious powerband is now even stronger thanks to more low-end pull and midrange grunt along with enhanced throttle response via a new throttle body. Revised suspension linkage and settings yield improved control, increased ride plushness and enhanced rear-wheel traction. A new Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) produces even better tracking traits than before, and a new muffler meets the 94-decibel sound level required by some racing organizations in 2011. All this and more make the 2011 CRF450R a shoo-in to maintain its dominant role among open-class MX bikes.


New for 2011


* Revised engine tuning and new 46mm throttle body increase low-end and midrange power and give improved throttle response.


* Front fork features a lighter cartridge cylinder and all-new valving for improved control and increased ride plushness.


* Revised shock valving yields improved control and increased rear wheel traction.


* New suspension linkage produces improved chassis balance and increased rear wheel traction in rough-track conditions.


* Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) features larger piston diameter (20mm to 24mm) for improved tracking traits.


* Redesigned muffler lowers sound emissions to 94 dB.































































































Model:CRF450R
Engine Type: 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 96mm x 62.1mm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 36mm intake, titanium; 30mm exhaust, steel
Induction: PGM-FI, 50mm throttle body
Ignition: Full transistor with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T
SuspensionFront: 48mm inverted KYB Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel

Rear: Pro-Link KYB single shock with spring preload, rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed and high-speed; 12.5 inches travel
BrakesFront: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear: Single 240mm disc
TiresFront: 80/100-21

Rear: 120/80-19
Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
Rake (Caster angle): 26° 54'
Trail: 114.5mm (4.5 inches)
Seat Height: 37.6 inches
Ground Clearance:13.1 inches
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons
Color:Red
Curb Weight*: TBD

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.


Consult owner's manual for optional parts.


Specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

 


2011 Honda CRF250R









Click the image below for a wallpaper-sized photo of the new 2011 Honda CRF450R.
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1400 x 1050

Despite winning numerous comparison tests and awards in 2010, the CRF250R enters the new season sporting a number of improvements that will help it continue its winning ways. A new Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) with a larger, 24mm damper piston aids tracking precision, and new suspension settings front and rear help give this stellar-handling machine even better chassis balance for 2011. Changes to engine tuning now give the CRF250R a stronger bottom-end and midrange hit, and this model also features a new muffler that meets the 94-decibel sound level required by some racing organizations in 2011.


New for 2011


* New engine tuning produces added response and midrange power production.


* Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) features larger piston diameter (20mm to 24mm) for improved tracking traits.


* Revised fork valving offers improved balance and bottoming resistance.


* New shock valving helps deliver optimum chassis balance and improved suspension action.


* Redesigned muffler lowers sound emissions to 94 dB.





























































































Model: CRF250R
Engine Type: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke:76.8mm x 53.8mm
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel
Induction:PGM-FI, 50mm throttle body
Ignition:Full transistor with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive:#520 chain; 13T/49T
SuspensionFront: 48mm inverted Showa 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel

Rear: 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); 12.5 inches travel
BrakesFront: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper


Rear: Single 240mm disc
TiresFront: Dunlop 742FA 80/100-21

Rear: Dunlop D756 100/90-19
Wheelbase:58.6 inches
Rake (Caster Angle):27° 12'
Trail:117mm (4.6 inches)
Seat Height:37.6 inches
Ground Clearance:12.8 inches
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons
Color:Red
Curb Weight*: TBD
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.


Consult owner's manual for optional parts.


Specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

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