Here’s a few things that stuck out to me on the 2022 CRF250R while riding it for @dirtbikemag over a few days. First off is the motor. This thing’s got power from bottom to top. It now has some bottom end (which it was lacking the last few years) while keeping a strong middle and top. It should make everyone happy, not just pros. Next is the gear box; they closed the large gap between second and third. It now only has one shift fork shifting between second and third also, making the gear changes much cleaner. Now for the clutch, they added another plate so that it now has 9 instead of 8. Also this bike has a cable clutch, which I’m a big fan of and so are a lot of pros. It gives you a much better feel for what the clutch is doing; whether it’s getting hot or needing to save it in certain situations. The motor now has a much better oiling system through the clutch, cams, and top end. It ran noticeably cooler. The bike comes with 3 maps that you can change on the bars. A mellow, intermed...