The Honda CRF150R and its big brother, the CRF150R Expert, aren’t just about kicks—they’re built to grab podiums. Both of these competition motocrossers rock a Unicam® engine pulled from the playbook of the mighty CRF450R, meaning they’re tough, they last, and they perform.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert: BIG WHEELS. BIG DREAMS.
Introducing the 2025 Honda CRF150R Expert…
The smallest machine in Honda’s CRF Performance lineup, the CRF150R is nonetheless big on performance, making it an effective entry point for young, aspiring motocrossers. It boasts many of the same features found on Honda’s full-size motocross bikes, including Showa® suspension (an inverted fork and a single shock mated to a Pro-Link® rear system), and a Unicam® four-stroke engine that is unique in the mini MX world, delivering a strong but smooth spread of power across the rev range. This scaled-down motocrosser is available in both standard and Big Wheel versions—the latter being a great choice for taller riders, thanks to its larger wheels, higher seat and additional rear-suspension travel.
RACE-READY, RIDER-FOCUSED
The Honda CRF150R and its big brother, the CRF150R Expert, aren’t just about kicks—they’re built to grab podiums. Both of these competition motocrossers rock a Unicam® engine pulled from the playbook of the mighty CRF450R, meaning they’re tough, they last, and they perform. The CRF150R is for the up-and-comers, while the Expert stretches its legs with bigger wheels and a longer swingarm for the taller crowd. For 2025, they’re both sporting fresh graphics to keep pace with the rest of Honda’s dirt-devouring competition MX machines. Hop on, throttle up, and chase down some checkered flags.
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Bigger wheels and taller seat height
Base Features
- 150cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Unicam® engine
- Track-designed chassis
- Pro-Link® rear suspension
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Strong, lightweight wheels
- “Direct push” accelerator pump
- Designed for smaller 150-class racers
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
- High-performance Unicam cylinder-head design
- 149.7cc engine displacement
- Compact, lightweight engine assembly weighs only 43.6 pounds
- Twin-sump lubrication system separates the oil supply for the crankshaft, piston and valve train from the clutch and transmission. This ensures a supply of cool oil to the clutch, eliminates potential clutch and transmission material contamination of the engine oil, reduces the amount of circulating oil, and permits the use of a smaller oil pump
- Cylinder head, piston, camshaft, and carburetor provide power, torque, and rideability throughout the powerband
- Lightweight, compact, internal auto decompression and handlebar-mounted hot-start system provide easy starting, hot or cold
- 32mm Keihin FCR carburetor with an accelerator-pump circuit provides accurate fuel metering, resulting in crisp throttle response and good rideability throughout the powerband
- Suspension settings provide good action through even the toughest of track conditions
- Exhaust system uses a lightweight stainless-steel header and re-packable aluminum muffler
- Durable close-ratio five-speed transmission\
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
- Front and rear suspension settings unique to the CRF150R deliver ideal bump-absorption characteristics
- Lightweight, high-tensile steel frame with large-diameter frame tubing and cross-member provides excellent turning performance and straight-line tracking
- 37mm leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork features friction-reducing design to improve compression and rebound control
- Pro-Link rear suspension
- Strong, lightweight wheels are durable and minimize unsprung weight
- Lightweight front and rear disc brakes with high-performance pads offer powerful, precise braking
- Stout 15mm front and 17mm rear axles incorporate a surface-treatment for added strength and durability
- Large-capacity airbox and reusable two-stage foam air filter
- Lightweight plastic body components (radiator shroud, side covers, rear fender, seat base, fuel tank, front fender, and front number plate) offer a slim, aggressive style
- High-performance Dunlop tires
- HRC works-type rear-brake system integrates the rear master cylinder and fluid reservoir, eliminating the separate rear master-cylinder reservoir and hose
POWER
UNICAM® ENGINE
The Unicam® engine is based on the championship-winning CRF450R. It is designed to provide excellent rideability and increased power and torque throughout the rev range.
PERFORMANCE
ACCELERATOR PUMP
These bikes use a carburetor with a “direct push” accelerator pump, which provides better, more immediate throttle response.
HANDLING
TRACK-DESIGNED CHASSIS
A lightweight, high-tensile steel frame with large-diameter frame tubing and crossmember delivers excellent turning performance and straight-line tracking.
PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION
The Pro-Link® rear-suspension system features a fully adjustable Showa® shock for superb bump absorption and wheel control.
SHOWA® SUSPENSION
The adjustable 37mm leading-axle inverted Showa® cartridge fork features specially tuned valving for small bumps and a friction-reducing design to improve compression and rebound control.
ENGINEERING
FRONT AND REAR DISC BRAKES
Front and rear disc brakes provide powerful, precise stopping power.
LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS
Strong, lightweight wheels are durable and minimize unsprung weight.
STYLE
BIG-BIKE MX GRAPHICS
The bike features clean, bold, bright graphics just like those on our CRF450R. Look like a pro, ride like a pro.
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $5599 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ 7521 CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| Model | CRF150R | CRF150R Big Wheel | |
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | 149.7cc water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke | ||
| Valve Train | Unicam®, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 66.0mm x 43.7mm | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | ||
| Induction | Keihin 32mm flat-slide carburetor w/ Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) | ||
| Ignition | CD w/ electronic advance | ||
| Starter | Kick | ||
| Driveline | #420 chain; 15T/50T | #420 chain; 15T/56T | |
| Transmission | Close-ratio 5-speed manual | ||
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | ||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted conventional Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 in. travel | ||
| Rear | Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 10.7 in. travel |
Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 11.1 in. travel |
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| BRAKES | |||
| Front | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc | ||
| Rear | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 190mm disc | ||
| TIRES | |||
| Front | 70/100-17 | 70/100-19 | |
| Rear | 90/100-14 | 90/100-16 | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |||
| Rake (castor angle) | 27.2° | 27.48° | |
| Trail | 78mm (3.1 in.) | 96mm (3.8 in.) | |
| Length | 72.1 in. | 74.8 in. | |
| Width | 30.3 in. | ||
| Height | 44.6 in. | 46.1 in. | |
| Seat Height | 32.8 in. | 34.1 in. | |
| Ground Clearance | 11.9 in. | 13.2 in. | |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 in. | 50.6 in. | |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.1 gal. | ||
| Curb Weight* | 185 lbs. | 187 lbs. | |
| OTHER | |||
| Color | Red | ||
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current CARB and EPA emissions standards
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
| Model | CRF150R | CRF150R Big Wheel | |
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | 149.7cc water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke | ||
| Valve Train | Unicam®, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 66.0mm x 43.7mm | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | ||
| Induction | Keihin 32mm flat-slide carburetor w/ Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) | ||
| Ignition | CD w/ electronic advance | ||
| Starter | Kick | ||
| Driveline | #420 chain; 15T/50T | #420 chain; 15T/56T | |
| Transmission | Close-ratio 5-speed manual | ||
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | ||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted conventional Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 in. travel | ||
| Rear | Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 10.7 in. travel |
Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 11.1 in. travel |
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| BRAKES | |||
| Front | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc | ||
| Rear | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 190mm disc | ||
| TIRES | |||
| Front | 70/100-17 | 70/100-19 | |
| Rear | 90/100-14 | 90/100-16 | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |||
| Rake (castor angle) | 27.2° | 27.48° | |
| Trail | 78mm (3.1 in.) | 96mm (3.8 in.) | |
| Length | 72.1 in. | 74.8 in. | |
| Width | 30.3 in. | ||
| Height | 44.6 in. | 46.1 in. | |
| Seat Height | 32.8 in. | 34.1 in. | |
| Ground Clearance | 11.9 in. | 13.2 in. | |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 in. | 50.6 in. | |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.1 gal. | ||
| Curb Weight* | 185 lbs. | 187 lbs. | |
| OTHER | |||
| Color | Red | ||
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current CARB and EPA emissions standards
2025 Honda CRF150R Expert – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
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