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Honda Dirt Bikes And A Bit Of History - Specs On The 2010 Range



The history of Honda dirt bikes started with humble beginnings and goes way back to 1948 when the Honda Motor Co. was officially founded. This came about when Soichiro Honda, a mechanic by trade, created the company to provide a solution to Japans war-torn market. They were short on money and fuel (ha! I know the feeling!) but desperately needed a cheap and efficient method of transportation.

The early days of Honda Motor Co. saw them fitting small engines to bicycles, much like Suzuki. The first 'complete' motorcycle that Honda produced was the 1949 Dream D-Type - A 98cc road bike that paved the way to a large variety of popular scooters.

By 1959 Mr. Honda had accumulated a list of international motorcycle races that he had personally raced in. Here was a man who not only knew how to create a fine two-wheeled horse, but was also passionate about riding them too!

1959 also saw Honda stretch its wings into the United States. A small shop was opened in Los Angeles - not that anyone wanted to set foot in it. The Americans were more than happy with their Harley's, Triumph's and other British bikes and showed no interest in little ol' Honda bikes. A massive advertising campaign with the slogan 'You meet the nicest people on a Honda' changed all that and the early 60's greeted the American Honda with great success.

People began using the smaller Honda bikes on trails and campgrounds which kick-started dirt bike riding as we know it today. A popular range of Honda dirt bikes began appearing in the late 60's... and people loved 'em!

In 1972 Honda created a frenzy by releasing a weapon of a motocross bike that had everyone diving into their pockets to buy one. The CR250 Elsinore Honda dirt bike was like no other around. Honda was leading the way...

Since then Honda Motor Co. has continued to pump out a highly successful range of Honda dirt bikes including the XR's, CR's and more recently the CRF's.

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All New 2010 Honda Dirt Bikes

crf450-2010



SPECS:
Model: CRF450R
Engine: 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 36mm intake, titanium; 30mm exhaust, steel
Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 50mm throttle body
Ignition: Full transistor with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted KYB Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link KYB single shock with spring preload, rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed and high-speed; 12.6 inches travel
Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire: 80/100-21
Rear Tire: 120/80-19
Rake (Caster Angle): 26 degrees 52'
Trail: 114.2mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
Seat Height: 37.6 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.1 inches
Curb Weight: 234.8 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons
Available Colors: Red



crf250r-2010



SPECS:
Model: CRF250R
Engine: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 76.8mm x 53.8mm
Compression Ratio: 13.2:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel
Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 50mm throttle body
Ignition: Full transistor with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.6 inches travel
Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire: Dunlop 742FA 80/100-21
Rear Tire: Dunlop D756 100/90-19
Rake (Caster Angle): 27.15 degrees
Trail: 116 mm (4.56 inches)
Wheelbase: 58.8 inches
Seat Height: 37.6 inches
Ground Clearance: 12.8 inches
Curb Weight: 226 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons
Available Colors: Red



2009 MODELS

crf250x-09



SPECS:
Model: CRF250X
Engine: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Unicam four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Induction: 37mm Keihin flat-slide
Ignition: CD
Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 T-ring-sealed chain; 13T/49T
Front Suspension: 47.0mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload, 13-position [low-speed] and 3.5-turn [high-speed] compression damping and 17-position rebound damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel
Front Brakes: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single-disc
Front Tire: 80/100-21
Rear Tire: 100/100-18
Rake: 27.54 degrees
Trail: 118 mm (4 inches)
Wheelbase: 58.3 inches
Seat Height: 37.7 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.4 inches
Curb Weight: 253 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 1.9 gallons
Available Colors: Red




crf150-09



SPECS:
Model: CRF150R
Engine: 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four stroke
Bore and Stroke: 66mm x 43.7mm
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; steel 26mm intake, 22.5mm exhaust
Induction: Keihin 32mm flat slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five speed
Final Drive: #420 chain; 15T/50T
Front Suspension:: 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 10.8 inches travel
Front Brake: Single 220mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 190mm disc
Front Tire: 70/100-17
Rear Tire: 90/100-14
Rake: 27°02'
Trail: 78mm (3.07 inches)
Wheelbase: 49.6 inches
Seat Height: 32.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 11.9 inches
Curb Weight 183 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 1.14 gallons
Available Colors: Red, Black



KIDS HONDA DIRT BIKE

crf80-09



SPECS:
Model: CRF80F
Engine: 80cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 47.5mm x 45.0mm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two-valve
Induction: 20mm piston-valve carburator
Ignition: CD
Transmission: Five-speed
Final Drive: #420 chain; 14T/46T
Front Suspension: 27.0mm leading-axle Showa fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Single-shock; 4.3-inch travel
Front Brake: Drum
Rear Brake: Drum
Front Tire: 2.50-16
Rear Tire: 3.60-14
Rake: 28.02 degrees
Trail: 74mm (2.9 inches)
Wheelbase: 47.6 inches
Seat Height: 28.9 inches
Curb Weight: 28.9 inches
Ground Clearance: 163 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gallons, including 0.3-gallon reserve
Available Colors: Red



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