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Look at the 2012 CRF150R/RB and you can tell by its new styling treatment it's an integral part of the CRF MX racing family. And as good-looking as it might be, the CRF150R's racing credentials run even stronger. Thanks to a new cylinder head, piston, camshaft and carburetor, this 2012 model boasts improved power, torque and driveability throughout the powerband. Updated suspension settings front and rear produce improved action through even the toughest of track conditions. All of which reinforce the CRF150R's premier position in racing circles.

New for 2012

New cylinder head, piston, camshaft and carburetor improve power, torque and driveability throughout the powerband.
Revised suspension settings front and rear produce improved action through even the toughest of track conditions

2012 CRF150RB-Expert/CRF150R Specifications

Model: CRF150RB-Expert / CRF150R
Engine Type: 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 66mm x 43.7mm
Compression ratio: 11.7:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel
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/56T (CRF150RB-Expert) / #420 chain; 15T/50T (CRF150R)
Suspension Front: 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel
Rear: Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 11.5 inches travel / 10.8 inches travel
Brakes Front: Single 220mm disc
Rear: Single 190mm disc
Tires Front: 70/100-19 (CRF150RB-Expert) / 70/100-17 (CRF150R)
Rear: 90/100-16 (CRF150RB-Expert) / 90/100-14 (CRF150R)
Wheelbase: 50.6 inches (CRF150RB-Expert) / 49.6 inches (CRF150R)
Rake (Caster angle): 27°48' (CRF150RB-Expert) / 27°02' (CRF150R)
Trail: 96mm (3.85 inches) (CRF150RB-Expert) / 78mm (3.07 inches) (CRF150R)
Seat Height: 34.1 inches (CRF150RB-Expert) / 32.8 inches (CRF150R)
Ground Clearance: 13.2 inches (CRF150RB-Expert) / 11.9 inches (CRF150R)
Fuel Capacity: 1.14 gallons
Color: Red
Curb Weight*: 187 pounds (CRF150RB-Expert) / 183 pounds (CRF150R)

What's new for the 2012:

* New 32mm Keihin FCR style flat-slide carburetor and an improved “direct push” accelerator pump. Produces better jetting results and acceleration off-idle.

* New cylinder head, piston, and cam for more power and torque while maintaining the useability of that power.

* Suspension enhancements.

If you look at the pure specs the 2012 Honda CRF150R looks just like the 2009. However, the new carb, head, piston and cam profile provide much needed carb and power refinements.

Man I was really hoping for a fuel injected model...

Hi guys new here looking for latest model changes on CRF150R is the 2012 the latest update on the model?