Pro Spotlight: Nathan Crawford's Honda CRF250R

After years campaigning in the MX Nationals, Queenslander Nathan Crawford is now a regular in the MX2 class of the 2020 FIM MXGP World Championship.

The Australian pilots a Team Honda 114 Motorsports CRF250R, and the bike is kitted with a selection of the best parts available - all of which you can get yourself. In this Pro Spotlight, we take a closer look at the components 'Nato' uses alongside teammate and compatriot Bailey Malkiewicz.

FMF Titanium 4.1 RCT  exhaust system: 
The 2020 Honda CRF250R is one of the most unique bikes on the market, being that it has dual headers that feed into a pair of mufflers. The Team Honda 114 Motorsports squad uses the premium FMF Titanium 4.1 RCT system, which is without a doubt one of the coolest looking options available for the Honda. Not only does it look sweet, but it also provides a performance advantage.

Acerbis X-Force handguards:
Some run them, some don't. Crawford, a rookie in MX2, is one rider who uses handguards depending on the occasion, and the team fit Acerbis X-Force handguards to his world title contender. The handguards not only deflect roost, but they also deflect chilling wind in those freezing European conditions.

Rekluse automatic clutch:
Rekluse clutches are becoming more and more popular amongst motocross riders, and it's another key performance part installed on Crawford's bike. The Rekluse clutch allows you to increase your corner speed without the worry of stalling, plus it helps with delivering traction to the rear wheel.

Twin Air air filter:
An air filter sits amongst the most important components on a motocross bike, and it's why Crawford's team use Twin Air. Twin Air is a leader when it comes to air filters, and they are used by many world championship teams to keep their bike breathing and protected during those gruelling 30-minute motos. 

Neken SFH handlebar:
Factory motocross riders get to choose what bend and style of bar they want from the team's handlebar sponsor, and for the Aussie, the choice is the SFH bar from Neken. The SFH bar is 5mm smaller at the clutch and throttle sections, while the Neken grips are 4mm thicker - this provides a normal feeling grip, however offers a gripper surface and reduces vibration.

Pirelli tyres: 
One of the perks of being a factory rider is using factory tyres, which are generally based on production models. The 114 Motorsports Honda team is fitted with Pirelli, and you'll typically see the Pirelli Scorpion MX Soft on his bike for those gnarly grand prix sand tracks across Europe in the MXGP season.