2025 Honda CRF250 Works Edition TESTED

[@CodySimoncelli-of7xx]

Idk who’s behind Honda’s R&D team, but they’ve been killing it lately. Good on them.

[@paulnotdownunder3172]

Lawrence

[@sparkythejack]

Trey Canard

[@DerekHallman]

250 works edition is so sick!!

[@Jb-mp1in]

Yamaha needs to step up they have some sick gytr parts they could make a really sick factory edition

[@HaydenCarmichael]

Only $200 more than the KTM 250sxf and $100 more than the Husky FC250 which are the most expensive bikes in the class. I’m curious where it would stack up in the shootout but I’d say it’s 100% worth the extra money.

[@chrisvozza6530]

So sweet. I would consider buying with all those upgrades . Really like they are doing these mods on 250s finally

[@McMyerz223]

Works Edition is clean! 👌

[@guloggarry5380]

You guys should do a Factory edition 250 and 450 shootout

[@herbcanter2114]

Not possible , not all manufacturers offer works edition bikes . If you add the extra money that a works edition bike costs to a non works edition bike it would be more fair.

[@andy5786]

Honda CRF 250 lovely Mx bike 2025 love them thanks for review Moto cross action class👍🇬🇧

[@encrypted9720]

I wish that more manufacturers did this even if it loses money, to see an actual works bike that isn't just graphics is so cool

[@ralphesposito8426]

Damn it!! that thing is badass🤘

[@pierreparadis5143]

Awesome! gotta have one!

[@chadriddle3517]

This looks like it’s definitely worth the extra $ for someone who is a serious rider !

[@sand-motox32]

Just picked mine up today.

[@droz7503]

Ditto #271 of 500

[@sand-motox32]

@ mine #77 of 500

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

best videos in the bizz now

[@da5863]

Does +2 hp at peak compared to the standard edition seem reasonable or do you think more?

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

@@da5863 2 sounds higher than i would expect. these magazines get excited over .5 hp between bikes

[@da5863]

@@HPRaceDevelopment Lol, I mean the 250SX-F is a full 3hp stronger than the standard edition CRF250R, so I’m thinking it at least made up 2 hp the way they’re talking. Will have to see some dyno numbers

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

@@da5863 We own a crf250r for development and have tested a lot of pipes (yosh on youtube actually) and a lot of parts. I highly doubt they found 2 hp over the production 25 bike with mapping and a pipe. If they did - great but this is a great example of track feedback vs real power. People love the yz250f - and it's a dog on the dyno.

[@da5863]

@@HPRaceDevelopmentI’ve seen you say that about the YZ250F before. On MXA dyno it’s a 42.5 hp bike, below the Austrians/Kawi but above the RMZ/CRF so it’s not bad but I agree the way people talk about it, you’d think it’s the most powerful. So what causes the disparity between what people feel on the track and actual dyno numbers?

[@Jb-mp1in]

the matte finish header pipe is really nice idk why they cheaped out on the rear sprocket

[@chadriddle3517]

Would love to be able to afford this one day!!

[@steveperelli3602]

I love the red Hondas

[@dylanp9211]

This bikes awesome love it and the better rims on it with the 110, if I get a 250f I'd probably go this route I'm 210lbs. But I still like the honda crf450r best I think. I'm honestly starting to really consider the new Beta 450rx 2025 model I'm sure it will be better than the 24 model especially the benny bloss replica beta 450rx I'm highly considering getting a Beta moto bike just for something different always had honda or Yamaha but would be cool to have a beta 450rx with a blue fmf on it look sick imo. We will see. Between a crf250r works edition, crf450r, or a Beta 450RX, or Yamaha yz450f. Highly considering the beta though.

[@Factoryphoto]

I am about 15 lbs heavier than you, never rode a 250f up until a few months ago, now in my mid 50's I am very much considering a 250f.. Ive had some 350's but I just don't gel with the euro feel personally, I rode a gytr/vortex 2024 yz250f and I could not believe how fast that bike was, super fun and had no problem staying in the right power, I was shocked how good it was, this Honda looks sweet, I would love to hear how this CRF WE power is vs the gytr yz250f.. The KYB is hard to beat but ive had FC do some showa stuff over the years and they were really good. No doubt the works edition is much better deal over a stocker. The beta looks awesome, love the look, my buddy has a few new ones and he really likes them for offroad.. Not sure on mx.

[@dylanp9211]

@Factoryphoto yea I'm getting interested in the new Beta 450rx motocross model especially since they've raced ama Supercross and nationals already just a cool bike but I've always preferred honda or Yamaha as well. But may check a beta 450rx out just to have a looker something different be kinda cool. But if not I'll probably go crf450r or this crf250r works edition

[@davidyoung9652]

Impressive

[@ET50rippha]

Nice work

[@stephen122193]

Is there a reason Honda released a video saying it comes with the Hinson basket and are now not using it?

[@sdb92]

I’d say budget! And, if they did built it with Hinson components, it’d sure more expensive…

[@Kawiboy]

Man.. Moose can't get outta their own way when it comes to gear.. 1990 called 😂.. Sweet bike. Bout time Honda 👊✌️

[@huitron23]

So much for this bike out the door

[@sdb92]

Probably my new 4T bike, but next year…🤙🏻

[@christerandersson5556]

Will the works be in the soutout?

[@jbelmore39]

Pretty sure it won’t because it’s the only Japanese bike of its kind. The other Japanese bikes don’t wave factory editions aside from the decals that the Yamaha comes with. All the Austrian bikes do tho

[@herbcanter2114]

Wouldn't be fair at all.

[@jbelmore39]

@@herbcanter2114 facts

[@herbcanter2114]

Sounds like Honda should have added a little more to the new 2025 250R because it sounds like the stock 250R and the works edition are two totally different bikes and the difference isn't really that much more.

[@motocrossaction]

The crazy thing is that the Works Edition is only $200 more than a stock KTM 250SXF

[@MX-CO]

Yall should do a shoot out with this and $2000 in hop ups to any other model that isnt a special edition.

[@dakotapettit4544]

That’d be cool but a stock Yamaha, KTM or Husky costs almost as much as this works edition so it’s already kind of an even match as far as money invested goes

[@herbcanter2114]

@@dakotapettit4544 Oh pleaseeeeee, . Other stock 250's are CONSIDERABLY LESS expensive than this works edition.

[@dakotapettit4544]

@@herbcanter2114 well, that’s why my response only lists Yamaha, KTM and Husky. Because I know what they are out there door. My buddy paid $11,400 for a stock Yamaha out the door. KTM and Husky go for even more. I’m paying $11,558 for my works edition. So my point stands 👍🏼

[@rfair123]

I could see Honda selling more of these than the standard edition. When is the 450WE coming??

[@jeanmichelblackburn3000]

they are SOOOO limited ! Had the chance to get my hand on one.. but because of another costomer's cancellation... I heard it to be like 500 produced only.. (not sure on this one though)

[@yukonjon5964]

@@jeanmichelblackburn3000 yes the Honda rep said only 500 built

[@enzoandrade219]

Just the other day I rode a honda 250f with a full yoshimura system and it felt a lot slower than my kx250f. Does the Ecu on this works edition bike make up for this or is it still slower than the kx and the ktm?

[@yukonjon5964]

short answer is no. the CRF250WE still does not make the same peak power as those bikes. long answer... the RMZ, CRF and YZF all peak out 1000 to 1500 RPM lower than the KX and Euro bikes. so if you mean peak RPM power than yes, the high RPM bikes are faster. but if you're pulling third out of a tight corner and loose momentum, the slower revving bikes will be faster at recovering lost speed out of the corner. that's partly why the slower revving bikes are actually faster for certain riders because it's easier to stay in the meat of the power.

[@yukonjon5964]

bigger guys will appreciate the 110 tire and proper fitting rim for it. this is another expensive upgrade included. i sure hope they do the same thing next year. these are gonna be hard to get. and a lot of us will need to wait a year.

[@sand-motox32]

I put a deposit on one this past summer knowing that they would be hard to find . Mine shipped a couple days ago, should have it by the end of the month.

[@661larry]

Plot twist Suzuki wins the shootout! 🥴🤣🤣😂

[@StayTunedMoto]

Too bad they didnt do triple clamps and clutch cover and sprockets etc like Kawi does. Needs full Hinson clutch too in order to improve clutch wouldve been smarter than hydro clutch.

[@sdb92]

Yep! Right on. However, hydro clutch is awesome. Then, again if they did all those upgrades there’d be at least $3,500 difference…

[@GeorgeKleines]

The oem clutch for the crf250 has been better than Hinson or any other aftermarket since 2022.

[@sdb92]

@@GeorgeKleines No, l don’t believe that. Race teams and privateers have been using Hinson components for decades. Where’s your source for that claim from?

[@motocross402]

Wish Yamaha would make a factory reset edition

[@KennethGerecke-k8w]

Besides being outrageously expensive to work on, these 4 strokes just don't have any torque 😑

[@watermelon396]

nice

[@SamOutdoorsReal]

Sick Claim ur 1 hour ticket ⬇️

[@JobeJober]

Id like to see a placebo test. Just a fake works edition bike. Some of these dudes would be saying the same thing

[@onthegasapparel7717]

This WE has a lot of key upgrades that improves the bike overall. If it was all about bling it would have a Hinson clutch bracket…

[@rasmuswellejus]

True

[@manuelgiglifano1533]

I m an avid mxa reader, but, where you can feel some caratteristica like seat, Honda sucks, or chassis, Honda in tight tracks really turn, other are less noticeable, on paper 22/24 Honda engine sucks , lm ktm guy , and can feel advantages only in those glen helen / fox tracks, and just barely, 2 to 3 hp on 13000 rpm is not making win you any race if not against yourself

[@Quadz10]

Good test riders know how to look for the differences (subtle or extreme) and also know when there ISN’T any change. Every MXA test rider is carefully selected for that skill and truthful reporting. Accurate and unbiased testing is a MXA standard and that’s what makes the orange wrecking crew top tier. Ps- if you’ve ever tested two models back to back (like this video) you’d know the differences can be clearly felt. This is why shootouts and side by side comparisons (old vs new, stock vs works edition, etc/etc) are so important!😉

[@JobeJober]

@@Quadz10 yeah I know. I also think if you gave a intermediate rider 2 weeks off a stock bike then brought him a fake WE they'd say it was better. At least one would

[@gabrieleb5408]

🥵

[@goinhot9133]

Hydro clutch…. Hahaha where’s the Japanese fanboys? Jw.. been tire kicking KTM for years, “cable is better bruhhh”… no, it’s not.

[@sdb92]

Say what ya want, but even with late updates, l’d take a Jap bike over any of those fugly euro 💩s. To each their own, bud! 😉

[@adriangalvez5104]

Is that why some pro riders like eli tomac prefer cable clutch? Its all preference. Im sure a 2024 yz450f cable clutch would perform better than ur clapped ktm hydro clutch.

[@goinhot9133]

@@adriangalvez5104 probably because he’s rode crappy kawis his whole life.. preference doesn’t make it better as a system.. I’m sorry if you can’t understand that.. it doesn’t matter what someone prefers.. from a mechanical engineering standpoint, hydraulic is the way to go… otherwise, if cable was actually better… let’s make the brakes cable too 🙃😘 As far as my clapped 07 in the profile picture… lol nothing about it is clapped.. did a frame down restoration.. only thing that’s original is the main frame, engine cases, & radiators, & tank. JDP suspension, wheels/tires/mouse bibs, every single piece of plastic, all controls/bars, fresh engine, pipe/exhaust, subframe, airbox/reed cage & carb (new OEM).. seat, graphics, pegs, all new hardware and axles, Hinson clutch cover and clutches, new master cylinders and slave cylinder for clutch and brakes.. rotors, rad hoses, ported polished cylinder and higher compression head, every bearing that was new.. list goes on and on.. bout 4-5k in parts… But yeah, it’s still just a clapped out KTM.. 🙃

[@sdb92]

@@goinhot9133 LOL! Dumping $5k on a ‘07 KTM 💩. Some people…🤦🏻‍♂

[@goinhot9133]

@@sdb92 it has sentimental value that blows that away.. I have a ‘24 350 but I’ll never let go of the 07… it was beat from a life of racing.. particularly by me coming off minis.. got my first adult podium on that bike.. I’ve had it so long it wasn’t worth selling for little to nothing.. so I made it a project 💁🏻‍♂️ now it’s essentially a brand new 2007 😆

[@Factoryphoto]

Josh, for a 200+ lb guy, how does this bike compare to a yz250f? Rode a 24' yz250f with GyTR head,vortex and fmf at riverfront, was shocked how good that bike was, would have never considered a 250f but after riding that and in my 50's I am thinking of getting a 250f. The newer 450s are getting too fast for the older guys.

[@motocrossaction]

This bike feels even stronger than the stock YZ250F engine! You're right, 450s are fast and a lot of guys would be better off on 250s!

[@ronlawson5819]

If I was a expert level rider definitely worth it…..lol I’m not cool video

[@ronniechun-akana6433]

JO BIKE

[@sparkythejack]

Who cares what Stapleton thinks? He’s a big, clumsy, off-balance goon rider. Why not show clips of Medeiros & have him legit observations and spare us from Bigfoot Stapleton? No one cares about a 60+ novice BTW, Josh Mossman Rocks, 🤘🤘🤘

[@ThomasGeathers-m4m]

Hi, beautiful girl Thomasville lady on the girl.I'm beautiful

[@amikhael5135]

So basically they downgraded the stock engine, and put the good ECU in the WE ! Stock exhaust are good and ECU make the big difference.....because de "hand" polishing bullshit.... 🤣

[@gamermoejoe]

Hydro Clutch is a big deal though…

[@herbcanter2114]

Nobody is hand polishing anything these days lol. It sounds good though .

[@DeanoLupi]

Where's Michael Moisman? I thought he was racing the Yamaha 250 Star team.