Dirt Bikes

2026 Honda Cross-Country Motorcycles First Look

What’s in store for the red off-road competition dirt bike duo from Japan for 2026?

Updated: May 29, 2025

Honda has been in the cross-country motorcycle game since 2017 when it introduced the CRF450RX. That was the same year the CRF450R motocrosser was all new, and both models were completely revamped in 2021 and 2025. The CRF450RX’s smaller-displacement sibling, the CRF250RX hit the market in 2019 and was fully overhauled in 2022, as was the CRF250R motocross model, and both quarter-liter thumpers saw some major chassis and suspension changes last year.

Following such a Herculean effort going through its CRF-R and CRF-RX models with a fine-tooth comb to improve their performance in 2025, Big Red has decided to leave its cross-country model duo as is for this year. The 2026 CRF250RX and CRF250RX are identical to their 2025 model counterparts (graphics included), and prices are the same as 2025 too—$8699 and $9999, respectively. Full spec sheets for both of these MY26 closed-course competition dirt bikes from Honda are below.

2026 Honda CRF250RX

Both of Honda’s cross-country competition models are mechanically and cosmetically unchanged for 2026.Honda

Related: 2025 Honda CRF250RX Review

2026 Honda CRF450RX

The CRF250RX and CRF450RX (pictured) cost the same in 2026 as they did last year.Honda

2026 Honda CRF250RX Specs

MSRP:	$8699
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	249cc
Bore x Stroke:	79.0 x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio:	13.9:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	5-speed/chain
Fuel System:	EFI w/ 44mm throttle body
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate; cable actuation
Frame:	Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension:	Showa 49mm coil-spring fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable; 12.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Showa shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 12.1 in. travel
Front Brake:	Nissin 2-piston caliper, 260mm disc
Rear Brake:	Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc
Tires, Front/Rear:	Dunlop Geomax AT81; 90/90-21 / 110/100-18
Rake/Trail:	27.4°/4.6 in.
Wheelbase:	58.2 in.
Ground Clearance:	13.0 in.
Claimed Seat Height:	37.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.1 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	242 lb.
Availability:	July 2025
Contact:	powersports.honda.com

2026 Honda CRF450RX Specs

MSRP:	$9999
Engine:	SOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	450cc
Bore x Stroke:	96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio:	13.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	5-speed/chain
Fuel System:	EFI w/ 44mm throttle body
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate; hydraulic actuation
Frame:	Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension:	Showa 49mm coil-spring fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable; 12.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Showa shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 12.1 in. travel
Front Brake:	Nissin 2-piston caliper, 260mm disc
Rear Brake:	Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc
Tires, Front/Rear:	Dunlop Geomax AT81; 90/90-21 / 120/90-18
Rake/Trail:	27.5°/4.6 in.
Wheelbase:	58.2 in.
Ground Clearance:	13.1 in.
Claimed Seat Height:	37.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.1 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	256 lb.
Availability:	July 2025