2016 Honda CRF150R | Dirt Rider 85cc MX Shootout

The 2016 Honda CRF150R was the only four-stroke we let into this test… probably because it’s the only racing four-stroke in this category. Do not confuse this with the docile trail bikes, this is a blazing fast race bike that puts out oodles of strong, smooth, and usable power. This machine has larger displacement engine than the other bikes in the class (a 150cc engine vs. the 85cc two-strokes), and it has a torque advantage over the 85s, though in the upper rpm the stronger 85cc engines had more power up top, according to our expert-level test group. The Honda’s suspension caused the machine to lose points on our test sheets, with some riders feeling a kick in the suspension that they couldn’t tune out. The red bike shined in handling, with a planted feel in the turns and a stable feel at speed.

A general note to non-riders: We tested with a group of six young but highly skilled and very experienced racers, and our shootout was geared toward this type of top-level racer. If you’re researching a first bikes for a kid, none of the 85cc race bikes are a great choice, a trail bike (CRF-F, TT-R, DR-Z, KLX) would be the right machine to get a youngster into the sport.

[treyanderson]

Do more little bike shoot outs since they are the future of the sport

[glisteningblade]

I think everything he just said was like

[LooseCannonRacing]

Its like the kids on reading rainbow describing why they liked their books

[QTech]

I ride a Honda CRF150r Big wheel and im 5 foot and it's perfect for me. Guys the clutch on its is really good and easy. My bike has a hot start but idk if any other CRF150r's do.

[beanmorell]

bruh wtf was that intro to the bike? XD

[braackmartin]

The 150r kid said like like way to like much like

[RKalpp]

I'm 12, 5'2 and 107 pounds would this bike fit me, or would it be to big??

[ryanwambach]

when u shift it it goes up and up well i would hope fucking so😂

[dreonwheels]

"when you shift up it goes up and up" no fucking shit

[dylanrowe]

What is a good beginners bike I'm 5foot 2?

[DH-ibxc]

yo dirtrider guys when are we gonna see some 2017 crf450r action

[noahcuce]

What height and age is right for the 150r

[dylanrowe]

I'm 5 foot 2 would this bike fit me?

[bbb]

if your bike bogs in a low gear somethings wrong babes

[harrysalsbury]

if I would of known how uncomfortable a 150 would have been when you're 5 foot 2 and over I would of got a bike with a more spaced out cockpit. maybe even a ktm as they seem to suit the bigger kids better I wouldn't buy a ktm because it's a ktm though.

[DC]

sounds like they told him to say good things

[xochitl]

like like like like like like like LOL

[bootyluva]

If i had a dollar for every time he said "like"

[Morcego]

a pit bike is much better than this shit!! much more fun much more power, and much more resistant!