Garage Build
2025 HONDA CRF250R
BIKE Build by Chad Braun/XPR Motorsports
WORDS: KRIS KEEFER
PHOTOS: Mason Owens
The Honda CRF250R is the most improved 250 motocross bike of 2025, but we wanted to try and get a little more engine performance out of Honda’s 250 power plant, so we called Team MCR’s engine builder Chad Braun from XPR Motorsports to help us do just that. This is a starting point for some of you that may want some added meat to your new Honda as we will continue to evolve this as we save up some more dough. This build is meant to be reliable and not too expensive, so it will not break your bank. The rebuild for the engine internals are around 30-40 hours, so this isn’t a build where it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to explode all over your wallet.
> OEM Honda Parts
Top-End Gasket Kit, Valve
Guide Seals
rockymountainatvmc.com
> Akrapovic
Evolution Exhaust System
akrapovic.com
> XPR Motorsports
Custom Piston 14.2:1 Compression Ratio, Vortex ECU, Custom Port/Polish
xprmotorsports.com
> REP Suspension
Re-Valve, Re-Spring
repsuspension.com
> Motul
300v 10w40 Motor Oil
motul.com
> VP Racing Fuels
MR PRO6 Fuel
vpracingfuels.com
> Woks Connection
Elite Clutch Perch, Chain Adjuster Blocks, Engine Inspection Cover Plugs, Pro Launch Device, Front Brake Master Cylinder Cover
worksconnection.com
> Decal Works
XPR Semi-Custom Graphics Kit, Preprinted Number Plate Backgrounds
decalmx.com
> Dunlop
MX34 110/90-19
MX34 80/100-21
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
> Renthal
839 Fatbar, Half Waffle Soft Grips
renthal.com
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