2015 CRF-R finance offer

Honda Australia is offering a 1.99 per cent finance deal or $500 Honda Dollars for customers who purchase the 2015 model CRF250R or CRF450R until October 31, 2014.

The CRF250R is on sale now, and the CRF450R in early October.

The 2015 CRF450R has increased power and torque off the bottom and more output at the top. Peak power is up .just over 1hp to 53.7 at 9000rpm, with maximum torque of 48Nm arriving at 7000rpm.

There's now shorter exhaust pipe that no longer travels around the frame, reducing length by 320mm. The twin exhaust mufflers also feature a larger internal diameter. There are also upgrades for the transmission, piston and crankcases to improve long-term durability.

The engine now features three-way mode selection: mode one delivers the standard combination of ECU maps, mode two serves up silky-smooth throttle control, and mode three returns aggressive, all-out response and power. A highly visible LED built into the lightweight button signals the map in use with a quick press and number of subsequent flashes. If a new map is selected the choice is also confirmed to the rider.

Every gear except first is now manufactured from Nickel Chrome Molybdenum, which is claimed to be 10 per cent stronger than the Steel Chrome Molybdenum (SCM) material it replaces¬ with no weight penalty

The 48mm KYB Pneumatic Spring Forks (PSF) have now moved on to the next level (PSF2) and receive redesigned, lighter internals plus approximately 10 per cent friction reduction. High and low-speed rebound damping adjustment joins the other adjusters on the fork tops, while the rear shock's adjusters have also been rationalised together.

Up front, a redesigned 260mm disc replaces the previous 240mm item, while the aluminium twin-beam frame, swingarm and Pro-Link rear suspension linkage remain unchanged. A new graphics package and Dunlop MX52 tyres round out the 2015 CRF450R's suite of upgrades.

Meanwhile, highlights of the CRF250R include:
•    The SFF-AIR-TAC front suspension shaves 1.3kg compared to the 2014 model;
•    The Showa shock uses a new spring material for 2015 – it's stronger and 220g with no change in spring rate;
•    A new simplified fuel hose design helps with cleaning and maintenance; fuel capacity is 6.3 litres;
•    A larger 260mm wave-pattern front disc improves heat dissipation, power and feel from the two-piston brake caliper;
•    The new fork protectors and two-piece disc cover are finished in white, while the front and rear brakes guides are now black;
•    It now wears top-specification Dunlop MX52F/MX52 80/100-21 front and 100/90-19 rear tyres;
•    A redesigned cylinder head and inlet exhaust porting, with increased compression ratio of 13.5:1. HRC mapping hardware and software;
•    It now has a three-way mode selector as well, which can be further tailored via existing HRC mapping hardware and software;
•    Improved throttle response throughout the rev-range has been achieved through use of redesigned mufflers and internals; the right inner diameter grows from 22 to 23.8mm, the left from 23.4 to 26.6mm; and
•    Peak power is 38hp at 11,000rpm, with peak torque of 26.5Nm delivered at 8500rpm.

Contact your local Honda dealer for more information.