Is the 2022 Honda CRF250R the Bike of the Year?!

Yep, it's finally here! We spent the last few days in Sandy, Oregon for the media launch of the all-new 2022 Honda CRF250R. After the new generation Honda was introduced last year in the form of the CRF450R, the hype for the red machine's little brother has undoubtedly made it the most anticipated bike of the year. SML Test Rider Pat Foster and Donn Maeda logged in some laps on the new CRF250R at Mountain View MX Park before sitting down and giving their initial thoughts on the machine. Check it out!

[@ashb9665]

Pat seems like such an awesome guy. No ego for a fast guy. I enjoy his perspective and way of explaining the feeling that each bike gives.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Yeah I agree he's good

[@billybob1773]

Pat Foster is favorite reviewer, very good at explaining details, how changes affect and gives instances of such. It still sounds super choked on top so look forward to seeing shootouts and maybe what the curve looks like on the dyno, it maybe just the way it sounds

[@davidneal9602]

I inquired about that track when it was for sale, about 30 years ago, another dream deferred. * Reasonably priced back then.

[@peterb121]

Great review guy's. I ride a 450 Honda, and I tell you the truth, i don't need any more power. I believe the 2022 Honda Crf250r will suit me just right.

[@erichildreth7562]

Thus is a really great review from two incredible guys. I really like how thorough they are about the new bike. Thanks guys and thanks for sharing the video. :)

[@motron3453]

Thank you for an honest first review and mention of the track conditions! Way better than all the other reviews.

[@MegaChase31]

The track review seems to be a trend by a lot of people, which is awesome to see cuz it needs to be talked about after the sawmill decision

[@nicholaswickwire3922]

Mountain View was such a sick track before all the wood chips. Hopefully all those wood chips break down this winter.

[@nickhowser7262]

I wonder if they will make a works edition 250

[@brianpearce8184]

Tje look of the bar setting just looks prrfect from here

[@Scrubdaddy135]

That place looks fun and Pat makes the bike look fast😭😭👍🏽🏁❤️

[@Hazztech]

They gonna change up and improve the road legal version too?

[@chipper442]

This video makes me want to go ride my 2019

[@pete8163]

Nice job guys ….well spoken …I’m 58 , haven’t raced since 1981 on a cr125rb …1st Honda water bucket …lol …but am Inchin to throw a leg over again….it’s between the honda (electric start)…or the gas gas 250 smoker ….😂😎 or maybe ? The 4 stroke ….cheers guys ….🍻

[@KMC2869]

How many times can we say right - right

[@shanemoto97]

That wood killed the ride

[@brianpearce8184]

Yeah this sing looks sick

[@MrBobbit666]

2022crf250 the bike of the year 2021

[@Olsson229]

I bought a yzf450 2020 (new), 2 years ago and it had pirelli tires (in sweden)

[@Kawiboy]

Appreciate ya fellas. 👍

[@christopherrhea8578]

That looks like a allsome track maybe it needs to be mixed and tilled better but kicks anything in California's ass p.s and you are in the shade

[@brianpearce8184]

Nice and straight

[@motochris5459]

Finally got rid of that gimmick twin pipe shit. Waiting for Yamaha to dump the backwards engine next.

[@stratten455]

The twin pipes never worked but the backwards engine sure does just look at the star boys ride!

[@derailleurmind0454]

Been waiting for this bike. Maybe it will get me off my 01 Cr250. Always hated the twin exhaust btw.

[@ashb9665]

the engine that seems to dominate the 250 class?

[@billybob1773]

@@ashb9665 The best riders dominate the class, Star hires more top riders and that's it

[@broughttoideas]

Idk whos more high me or these two

[@someoneyouknow96]

8lbs lost and its still 229lbs. Heavier than my crf 450.

[@sand-motox32]

229 is with a full tank of gas. 1.7 gallons is approximately 10.5 pounds. KTM claims there 250f weighs 218 without fuel. Do the math.

[@leift70]

Haha

[@xlT4NKlx]

15lbs lighter but hey whatever you say

[@quadcityracing]

What I can’t hear you?

[@broughttoideas]

The only thing honda is riding on is its name they need to change it up quick!

[@eddienapier4233]

Definitely tell there no east coast riders

[@reed8284]

12:50

[@brianpearce8184]

Luh dat shit

[@swanerz211]

How do people afford new bike every year for moto x I don’t know. Getting stupid now

[@leift70]

Just work. If that’s not enough work more.

[@leift70]

If u want it then u can.

[@marcozuffada]

ktm*hsq*gas gas has connecting rod on bushing🤓more durable😉

[@MRmwr2452]

I would say no. Seems all the honda needed was a couple of teeth in the back. Otherwise go with the Austrian trio

[@ianespinoza9594]

Nice and first

[@cintroberts6614]

The YZF 250 is alot better.