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Honda CRF150R 2009

Intermediate · 5/10

Motocross / Racing

2009 Honda CRF150R

149cc

4-stroke

183lb

Curb weight

32.8in

Seat height

10.8in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2009 Honda CRF150R overview

Where it ridesRace-ready
  • Street
  • Trail
  • Woods
  • Rocks
  • Desert
  • Track

The 2009 Honda CRF150R is a motocross race bike with a 149 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine, carburetor, SOHC Unicam design and four valves. It uses kick starting, a five-speed transmission and a wet multi-disc clutch. Showa suspension pairs a fully adjustable 37 mm inverted fork with a Pro-Link rear shock, with 10.8 in of front travel and 10.7 in at the rear. The bike has a 32.8 in seat height, weighs 183 lb and holds 1.14 gal of fuel. For 2009, a Black special color joined Red in a limited run of fewer than 500.

Who it's for

This CRF150R is for motocross racers and riders who use closed-course tracks, not street commuters or casual trail riders. Its 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels, 32.8 in seat height and 183 lb curb weight distinguish it from the larger-wheeled CRF150R Expert. Riders choosing between the two trims can use those dimensions, along with the standard model’s shorter rear suspension travel, to decide which fit suits their track setup and riding position.

Quick facts

  • The 2009 Honda CRF150R has a 149cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2009 CRF150R weighs 183 lb ready to ride and has a 32.8 in seat height.
  • The 2009 CRF150R runs 70/100-17 front and 90/100-14 rear tires.
  • The 2009 CRF150R takes 0.59 US qt (0.56 L) engine oil; change it every 6 races or 15 hours.
  • The 2009 CRF150R listed at $4,299 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2009 Honda CRF150R photos

2009 Honda CRF150R specifications

Engine

Displacement
149cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
66 × 43.7 mm
Compression
11.7:1
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Engine oil
0.59 US qt (0.56 L)
Gearbox oil
0.60 US qt (0.57 L)
Coolant
0.80 US qt (0.76 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Cable

Drivetrain

Starting
Kick
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
420
Chain links
120
Front sprocket
15T
Rear sprocket
50T

Dimensions

Seat height
32.8″
Ground clearance
11.9″
Wheelbase
49.6″
Width
30.3″
Height
44.6″
Length
72.1″
Curb weight
183 lb
Fuel capacity
1.14 gal

Price & warranty

Colors
Red, Black

Frame & steering

Frame material
Steel
Architecture
Semi double cradle
Rake
27°
Trail
3.07″

Suspension

Front
37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork
Front travel
10.8″
Rear
Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock
Rear travel
10.7″

Wheels & tires

Front wheel
17″
Rear wheel
14″
Front tire
70/100-17
Rear tire
90/100-14

Brakes

Front disc
220 mm
Rear disc
190 mm

Stock features

Street legal (US)
No

Battery / electrical

Battery
No

2009 Honda CRF150R maintenance

From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page.

Service intervals

Change engine oil (first time)
Substitua após o primeiro amaciamento
Change engine oil
Every 6 races or 15 hours
Replace oil filter (first time)
Substitua após o primeiro amaciamento
Replace oil filter
Every 6 races or 15 hours
Inspect gearbox oil
Every race or 2.5 hours
Change gearbox oil
Every 6 races or 15 hours
Clean air filter
Every race or 2.5 hours
Inspect spark plug
Every race or 2.5 hours
Replace piston and rings
Every 6 races or 15 hours

Spark plug

Spark plug
NGK CR8EH-9
Plug gap
0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
Spark plug (alternative)
Denso U24FER9
Spark plug (optional)
NGK CR9EH-9
Spark plug (optional, alternative)
Denso U27FER9

Torque specs

Oil drain bolt
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Oil filter cover bolts
7.4 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
Gearbox oil drain bolt
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Front axle nut
51 ft‑lb (69 N·m, 7.0 kgf·m)
Rear axle nut
65 ft‑lb (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
Upper triple clamp bolts
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Lower triple clamp bolts
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Steering stem nut
94 ft‑lb (128 N·m, 13.1 kgf·m)
Handlebar clamp bolts
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Front brake caliper mounting bolts
22 ft‑lb (30 N·m, 3.1 kgf·m)
Brake disc bolts
15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
Rear sprocket nuts
24 ft‑lb (32 N·m, 3.3 kgf·m)
Front sprocket bolt
9.6 ft‑lb (13 N·m, 1.3 kgf·m)
Chain adjuster locknut
20 ft‑lb (27 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)
Shock absorber mounts
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
Coolant drain bolt
7.4 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2009 Honda CRF150R

Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store selling it, cheapest first.

Maintenance

Oil, filters, spark plug, brake pads and drive parts you replace as you ride.

Tires

Stock sizes, from the maker's manual.

Controls

Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 2, 2026. A store that doesn't list its shipping shows an estimate (~): what it charges on its other parts, or what paid shipping on this part typically costs. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.

2009 Honda CRF150R vs 2008

New for 2009: A Black special color alongside Red, in a limited run of fewer than 500. Of the specs below, only the price changed: it has a $100 higher MSRP than the 2008 model.

Spec20082009Changed
MSRP$4,199$4,299Changed
Displacement149ccSame
Curb weight183 lbSame
Seat height32.8 inSame
Front travel10.8 inSame
Rear travel10.7 inSame
Fuel1.14 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire70/100-17Same
Rear tire90/100-14Same

Honda CRF150R FAQ

  1. What engine does the 2009 Honda CRF150R have?

    It has a 149 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a carburetor, SOHC Unicam design and four valves.

  2. What is the seat height of the 2009 Honda CRF150R?

    The seat height is 32.8 in.

  3. How much does the 2009 Honda CRF150R weigh?

    Its curb weight is 183 lb.

  4. How much suspension travel does the 2009 Honda CRF150R have?

    It has 10.8 in of front travel and 10.7 in of rear travel.

  5. How much fuel does the 2009 Honda CRF150R hold?

    The fuel capacity is 1.14 gal.

  6. What is the engine oil capacity of the 2009 Honda CRF150R?

    The engine oil capacity is 0.59 US qt (0.56 L).

  7. What was the MSRP of the 2009 Honda CRF150R?

    The MSRP was $4,299.

  8. Is the 2009 Honda CRF150R street legal?

    It is not street legal in the US.

  9. How is the 2009 Honda CRF150R different from the CRF150R Expert?

    The CRF150R has 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels, a 32.8 in seat height and a curb weight of 183 lb; the CRF150R Expert has 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels, a 34.1 in seat height and weighs 187 lb. Rear suspension travel is 10.7 in vs 11.1 in, gearing is 15/50 with a 120-link chain vs 15/56 with a 126-link chain, and MSRP was $4,299 vs $4,399.

  10. What size tires does the 2009 Honda CRF150R use?

    70/100-17 front and 90/100-14 rear.

  11. What spark plug does the 2009 Honda CRF150R take?

    NGK CR8EH-9 (or Denso U24FER9), gapped 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm).

  12. What chain and sprockets does the 2009 Honda CRF150R use?

    A 420 chain with 120 links on a 15-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.

  13. Is the 2009 Honda CRF150R different from the 2008 model?

    Yes. New for 2009: A Black special color alongside Red, in a limited run of fewer than 500. Among the main specs, only the price changed: it has a $100 higher MSRP than the 2008 model.

Other Honda CRF150R model years

Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .