Motocross Bikes

2016Honda CRF150R Expert

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The 2016 Honda CRF150R Expert is a four-stroke motocross bike with larger wheels for taller young riders. Its liquid-cooled 149cc single makes 24.5 hp at 12,500 rpm and 14.4 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. An 866 mm seat and 84.8 kg wet weight make it light on the track.

Capacity: 149.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 77.0 kg
Seat height: 866 mm
Power: 24.5 HP (17.9 kW) @ 12500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail96%

Cornering40%

City riding5%

Daily riding10%

Touring5%

Two-up5%

Track90%

Best for: It exists purely as a closed-course motocross racer for the 150cc amateur/expert class, engineered to be pushed hard around a dirt track rather than ridden on the street.
Built for: It delivers a high-revving, peaky powerband with sharp throttle response and razor-quick handling, rewarding aggressive riding over jumps and through rutted corners.
Not ideal for: It is not suited to street riding, commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or any rider expecting comfort, low-end torque, or road-legal equipment.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 866mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2016 Honda CRF150R Expert, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 149.0 ccm
Power: 24.5 HP (17.9 kW) @ 12500 RPM
Torque: 14.4 Nm (1.5 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3182 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 43.7 mm
Compression: 11.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Kick
Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1260 mm
Overall length: 1900 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Overall height: 1171 mm
Seat height: 866 mm
Dry weight: 77.0 kg
Wet weight: 84.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 4.30 litres
Ground clearance: 336 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Semi-double cradle, steel
Front suspension: 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa® cartridge fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link® fully adjustable Showa single shock;
Front wheel travel: 275 mm
Rear wheel travel: 282 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 96 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 190 mm
Front tyre: 70/100-19
Rear tyre: 90/100-16

Other

Color options: Red/white

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2007	2014	2016	2018	2022	2026
Capacity	149 cc	149 cc	149 cc	149 cc	149 cc	150 cc
Dry weight	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg
Seat height	866 mm	833 mm	866 mm	866 mm	866 mm	866 mm
Fuel capacity	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.2 L	4.2 L