Positioned in Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Honda CRF150R Expert relies on a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23.5 HP (17.1 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.1 Nm (10.4 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 157.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CRF150R Expert measures 84.8 kg (187 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 866 mm (34.1 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,285 mm (50.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.2-liter (1.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2011 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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