2025 Honda CRF250RWE

Honda CRF250RWE Competition Dirt Bike

• ECU Upgrade
• Valving in suspension
• Full Titanium Yoshimura Exhaust
• Ported Head
• Coated forks
• Seat cover
• RWE Graphics

Description 

No wonder the Honda CRF250R Works Edition is considered to be the ultimate Honda motocrosser when it comes to dominating on the track. This Honda dirt bike is attractive for serious riders, thanks to the engine’s low- and midrange torque, a stronger muffler as well as a more robust chassis for better stability, optimized suspension performance and improved handling.

Engine & Drivetrain

Works Edition Features

• You’ll spot special components on the new Works Edition CRF250RWE everywhere you look, including the metallic-red cylinder-head cover on the 249 cc DOHC engine. And there’s good stuff hidden from view, too, such as the hand-ported intake manifold that contributes to an increase in torque throughout the rev range.

Downdraft Intake and Exhaust

• The combination of 79 mm bore and short 50.9 mm stroke produces a high-revving engine with plenty of room for large titanium valves. The engine breathes and revs — the keys to making power. As well, the DOHC cylinder-head design lets our engineers straighten out the intake and exhaust tracts to improve power and response. The intake is shorter and just about arrow straight, and the exhaust flows more efficiently too. You’ll experience more power and better throttle response.

Plenty of Torque

• More torque at low revs means better drive out of corners, so our engineers focused on the shape of the piston and connecting rod, while optimizing valve timing to help prioritize combustion consistency and thereby exhaust efficiency at lower revs. The bridged-box design of the piston uses a reinforcing structure between the skirt and the wrist-pin bosses that helps enable a high redline. Big torque down low, huge power up top. A winning formula.

Hydraulic Clutch

• Less lever effort and smoother, more-consistent engagement versus a conventional cable clutch — the hydraulic clutch fitted to the CRF250RWE is the same system used by the U.S. MX2 race team.

Maximize Traction

• Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) works to minimize rear wheel spin (thus wasted forward drive) and maximize traction. It doesn’t use a wheel-speed sensor, and, importantly, maintains feel at the throttle while managing power — ignition timing and the PGM-FI system are adjusted when the rate of change of RPM goes over a set amount. With three settings plus off to choose from, you can have your bike dialed no matter how much traction there is.

Better Breathing

• The CRF250RWE uses the same redesigned, less-restrictive air-intake system as the CRF250R, which means better throttle control and more consistent power delivery. The RWE goes one step further by fitting a Twin Air filter with dual-layer foam.

Yoshimura Exhaust

• The Yoshimura R&D exhaust system not only looks tricky, it’s also key to the RWE’s increase in torque from low rpm to over-rev.

HRC Launch Control

• HRC Launch Control: push the button to select the mode, hold the throttle open, release the clutch, and the bike will do the rest, launching you into the first turn with a big advantage.

Engine Mode Select (EMS)

• This simple handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in the engine power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose between Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive, depending on track conditions.

Special ECU Settings

• Exclusive ECU settings for the DOHC engine combine with the other upgrades to deliver performance worthy of a Works Edition racer.

Chassis & Suspension

New Aluminum Frame

• The CRF250RWE’s aluminum frame is shared by the R and RX models — it’s been radically improved for 2025 with the aim of increasing rigidity and stability. Using 70% new components, Honda engineers have managed to improve torsional and lateral rigidity in every direction, resulting in more-controlled and predictable handling — particularly in rough conditions.

Special Showa Fork

• The CRF250RWE also boasts the same extensively revised Showa spring fork as fitted to the R and RX, plus a few special touches.The Kashima-coated outer fork tubes and titanium-coated inner tubes help to prevent nicks, scratches and corrosion, while reducing friction for ultra-smooth operation.

Easier Shock Access

• When you’re riding, you’ll appreciate the Pro-Link rear suspension with a new link system that’s less prone to flexing, and the redesigned shock with smoother action. When you’re wrenching, you’ll love the new ease of access to the rear suspension assembly. Removing the shock used to take about 21 minutes, by our watch, but can now be done in about 9 minutes. No more removing the seat, muffler and rear frame. As well, the RWE’s shock features a titanium-coated piston rod for improved durability and reduced friction.

Short Swingarm

• The CRF250RWE’s short swingarm helps make it light, and also improves rear-wheel traction and reduces unsprung mass — important considering how much power is on tap.

Large Front Brake

• The large front-brake disc measures a whopping 260 mm, giving you strong stopping power while also being easy to modulate.

Extra Grip

• Dunlop MX33 tires with a wide 110/90-19 rear size incorporate a new rubber compound designed to improve durability and increase grip.

Black Rims

• They may not help you go faster, but the black D.I.D®rims sure look good.

Additional Features

Works Styling

• Throttle Jockey seat cover, special graphics on the bodywork. black top and bottom triple clamps, metallic-red cylinder-head cover… the new CRF250RWE would look right at home in a factory team’s paddock, and it’s yours to ride today.

Electric Start

• Convenient and lightweight, the electric starter is a huge advantage if you need to restart the engine in the heat of battle. Like the rest of the bike, the lithium-ion battery is both super light and high performing, weighing less than half that of a conventional lead-acid battery.

Cool Running

• Another way the CRF250RWE keeps its cool: a large radiator, with fins that are angled for efficient airflow.