2023 Honda CRF250R Garage Build

Text: Kris Keefer
Build: Jay Clark / dirtbiketv1.com
Photos: Spencer Owens
Video: Simon Cudby
When you ask someone what they would change about their Honda CRF250R, the statement you usually hear is “I wish I had more low end torque.” Getting low end out of the 2023 Honda CRF250R isn’t that easy, but since Jay Clark was building a Honda for himself to have some vet moto fun on, we teamed up with him to build a Honda that could rival some of the quarter liter blue machines. Jay as well as Jamie from Twisted Development came up with a Honda that promoted lazy type of riders. Don’t like to shift? Ok, no problem, this Garage Build allowed you to be that lazy type of rider and still get away with a good lap time.
Twisted Development
Full Dual Injector Kit with Mapped ECU
www.td-racing.com
Rekluse
Torque Drive Clutch Plates, Outer Cover
www.rekluse.com
Pro X Racing Parts
Rear Sprocket, Front Sprocket, Gold X-Ring Race Chain
www.pro-x.com
Race Tech
Re-valve and Set Up
www.racetech.com
FMF Racing
RCT 4.1 Full System
www.fmfracing.com
Dunlop
MX33 Front Tire
MX14 Rear Tire
www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com
Works Connection
Brake Caps, Rotating Bar Clamps, Valve Stem Caps, Works Stand II, Axle Blocks, Steering Stem Nut, Pro-Launch Holeshot Device, Pro Perch Clutch, Hour Meter and Mount, Radiator Guards, Oil Filler Plug
www.worksconnection.com
DeCal Works
Semi-Custom Graphics Kit (Chrome Base), Pre-Printed Number Plate Backgrounds
www.decalmx.com
ODI
Emig 2.0 Lock On Grips, CFT Podium MX Champ Bend Handlebars
www.odigrips.com
MotoSeat
Custom Cool Seat Cover
www.motoseat.com
MX Plastics
Full Plastic Kit, Mud Flap
www.decalmx.com
Uni Filter
Two-Stage Air Filter
www.unifilter.com
Scar
Titanium Footpegs
www.scar-racing.com
VP Racing Fuels
T4 Fuel
www.vpracingfuels.com
ABOUT DECAL WORKS
Founded in 1989 by Ron and Janeen Joynt, DeCal Works has been the industry leader in pre-printed decals and custom graphics for 30 years. With a passion for racing and innovation, DeCal Works has, since its early days, focused its attention on high-quality products with great customer service.
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[@rickjervis5248]

Who can't love keefer!

[@joelballard4955]

Hmmmm. These builds are always cool. I decided about a year ago (as a 48 year old vet mid packguy) I’m not doing any engine modifications on my bikes until I can get around the track and move up the pack. All money into the suspension. I figure if I’m not banging the rev limiter in the rollers and over jumping everything I don’t need any more power.

[@barnescycle]

The best mod I ever made to my 22 honda 250 was when I changed the engine and chassis over to the 2023 KTM 300 2T

[@Kawiboy]

😅🤣 Right on ✌️

[@3BrothersExtreme]

Another awesome build from Jay!
Great review

[@TheCarlejoseph]

Looks amazing!!

[@moto3463]

Sweet bike

[@kirkdunn1379]

I am totally a crossbar dude and yes its an old man thing....we grew up with it
start calling him ''totally 80s Jay'' as all his builds look like bikes from that era

[@caycehowe]

Death by decals, probably down a HP right there

[@alexarmstrong1134]

Do it to a Suzuki please 🙏🏻

[@DeCalWorksMX]

Looking good!

[@williamgoske1178]

What fuel?

[@cheto2952]

Ok video, 175 pound big guy, old rider mentality who did too much buger sugar in the 90's. Trying to give a good opinons.