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Rocket Exhaust Honda CRF250R Project Bike Photo Gallery
Rocket Exhaust transforms MotoUSA's 2009 Honda CRF250R motocross off-road motorcycle into a motocross racing motorcycle. Check it out in our
Rocket Exhaust Honda CRF250R Project Bike
review.
An Excel/Talon wheel set from QTM gives the Rocket CRF250R a racy look.
If you love riding motocross you simply have to make it out to Zaca Station. It's that rad.
2009 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Part II
An oversized Brembo front brake rotor was appreciated when you need to slow down quickly.
The shorty-style Rocket Exhaust muffler is designed for amateur racers who aren't concerned about noise.
2009 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Part II
Engine power comes on stronger and earlier than stock which makes clearing big obstacles easier.
More engine power meant we could use a wider Dunlop Geomax tire. As you can see it works pretty good.
On the Rocket CRF250R the Factory Connection suspension provided a much more plush ride over stock. Plus Factory Connection can revalve your suspension later if your needs change.
The wider IMS footpegs provided our test rider with a larger base to move around the motorcycle.
2009 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Part II
2009 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Part II
After a six month riding hiatus, test rider Matt Armstrong shows that he's still got it.
Traction from Dunlop’s Geomax MX51 tires is outstanding.
2009 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Part II
We didn't think a stock CRF250R could get better util we rode the Rocket CRF250R.
The difference between the Rocket Exhaust CRF250R and the stock machine is astounding. Simply put the Rocket bike does everything more responsively.
MotoUSA’s 2009 250 Motocross champ gets a performance makeover from the folks over at Rocket Exhaust.
The Hinson clutch components gave the rider more feel when slipping the clutch out of a turn.
A one tooth larger rear sprocket (52) helps the Rocket CRF250R escape from corners more quickly.
MotoUSA test rider Matt Armstrong demonstrates his whip game on the Rocket CRF250R.
Rocket Exhaust CRF250R.
Dirt Digits stepped up with their affordable and easy-to-install preprinted number backgrounds.
With the exception of the Hinson clutch internals all the engine hard parts are stock in order to retain everyday reliability.
Factory Connection resprung and revalved the Showa Twin-Chamber fork exactly for our riding preference.
The larger Excel rear wheel let us take advantage of a bigger Dunlop Geomax MX51 110/80 rear tire.
Rocket Exhaust replaced the stock twin pipe system with a single muffler set-up.
Rocket Exhaust CRF250R.
Rocket Exhaust offers a variety of different muffler options for a rider. Pictured here is the shorty-style finished in aluminum.
A larger 52-tooth Tag Metals rear sprocket helps the CRF250R accelerate harder out of the corner.
Not only does this Sunline shift lever look better than stock. It is less expensive as well.
The $149.95 Sunline clutch lever assembly not only looks cool but it offers more accurate clutch cable adjustment.
LightSpeed’s carbon fiber skid plate and engine guard help protect the engine from debris on the track plus it looks cool.
For $750 Rocket Exhaust will give your CRF250R’s cylinder head the race treatment.
R&D Racing's Power Bowl eliminates the engine hesitation that we would occasionally experience with the stock CRF250R.
Motocross tracks don’t get much more beautiful than Zaca Station especially before summer heat kicks in.
Zaca Station: A motocross safari.
Blowing up berms aboard the Rocket CRF250R.
