2015 Honda CRF150R and CRF150RB-Expert
Honda’s CRF150R and CRF150RB-Expert remain unique among the mini motocross ranks. Introduced in 2006 for the 2007 model year, they were anticipated to start a four-stroke revolution among the mini ranks by ushering a phaseout of the stalwart 85cc two-strokes that had been the gold standard in mini-motocros since the 1970s. That didn’t happen, but Honda continues to stick to its four-stroke guns, and the CRF150R continues to be a strong seller if not a game changer. For 2015, the CRF150R returns, essentially unchanged, to the Honda lineup.
The CRF150R’s 149cc, liquid-cooled, Unicam SOHC, four-valve, four-stroke engine is tuned to deliver more torque and easier rideability throughout the powerband than its 85cc rivals. Its race-bred chassis takes its engineering cues from the lessons learned on Honda’s championship-winning CRF250R and CRF450R, and its fully adjustable Showa suspension is more than capable on the racetrack. The main difference between the CRF150R and CRF150RB-Expert lies in their wheel/tire sizes, with the CRF150R utilizing 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheel diameters, while the CRF150RB-Expert model uses the larger 19-inch front and 16-inch rear. There is also slight seat height difference, as the CRF150R’s seat height is 32.8-inches, and the RB version’s seat height is 34.1 inches. Both machines receive Honda’s 2015 graphics treatment, and they will be available in Honda dealerships in September 2014.
CRF125F/CRF125F Big Wheel
The Honda CRF125F and CR125F Big Wheel feature different wheel sizes to accommodate riders of varying size and skill level. With a seat height of 28.9 inches, the CRF125F places riders two inches closer to the ground than the Big Wheel, which caters to taller riders. They share Honda’s time-tested four-speed, electric-start 124.9cc single-cylinder SOHC four-stroke engine, which offers plenty of low-end grunt and smooth power delivery for easy riding. Like the rest of the family, both bikes will feature the graphic styling of Honda’s CRF motocross machines. Pricing for either machine has not yet been set, but both will be in Honda dealerships by August 2014.
2015 Honda CRF150F
The Honda CRF150F may be the ulimate bike for young beginners learning how to handle a clutch and manual transmission for the first time. It isn’t too big or too heavy, and yet it isn’t too small or underpowered. Its moderate chassis dimensions, easy-to-handle weight, user-friendly four-stroke power character and convenient electric starter are intended to charm riders entering, exploring or simply enjoying off-road riding.
For 2015, the CRF150F boasts Honda’s new graphics styling as its only change. Price has not been set, but the CRF150F will be in Honda dealerships in August 2014.
2015 Honda CRF230F
The Honda CRF230F is a true stepping stone dirtbike, offering kids and adults both an enjoyable, easy-to-ride machine that is extremely capable off-road. its air-cooled, two-valve four-stroke single is one of the most reliable motorcycle engines ever to exist, a tried and true design that Honda perfected decades ago. But that doesn’t mean that its archaic, as Honda has updated the basic engine with such conveniences as electric starting.
For 2015, the CRF230F returns to the Honda dirtbike lineup with little more than updated 2015 graphics to help it match the look of its competition-oriented siblings, the CRF250R and CRF450R. Price has not yet been set, but the CRF230F will be available in August 2014.
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