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nzspokes
25th September 2012, 22:15
What do we think of the new Honda CRF250L?

I saw one on the weekend. Quite liked it as a replacement for my XR200 if I won lotto.

http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/News/1154/new-crf250l-here-now

I realize its not a race machine but looks good for my level of trail rides.
merv
25th September 2012, 22:21
Looks good - be a good replacement for my XR250L if I ever get around to doing that. I'll see if I can find a full spec sheet anywhere.

Update: OK there are a few 'ouches' with it - weight and quite a small gas tank but with EFI the claim is frugal fuel use.

Specs here http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/spec/index.html
nzspokes
25th September 2012, 22:24
http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/BikeModel/434/crf250l/Features

Its got the CBR250 motor so fuel injected, upside down forks etc.
takitimu
26th September 2012, 03:18
It's 30 kilos heavier than an xr200 :(, crf250x might make more sense.
nzspokes
26th September 2012, 06:31
But there a busket load more expensive. And wouldnt the CRF250R be better?
merv
26th September 2012, 08:53
But there a busket load more expensive. And wouldnt the CRF250R be better?

Yeah, but this new one is a dual sport good for the highway. You won't ride a moto-x bike (the CR250R) too far on the highway eh! So bikes for totally different markets.
nzspokes
28th September 2012, 06:45
Yeah, but this new one is a dual sport good for the highway. You won't ride a moto-x bike (the CR250R) too far on the highway eh! So bikes for totally different markets.

Your right I think, maybe a CRF250x would be more suited. I only trail ride but would like some power. My xr is a little lacking in that department.
takitimu
28th September 2012, 09:06
Your right I think, maybe a CRF250x would be more suited. I only trail ride but would like some power. My xr is a little lacking in that department.

That's my take, though if you can get a efi crf250r they are nice to, but the electric leg on the x is handy :), even if you don't have it now.
oldskool
28th September 2012, 13:58
Now you're ready to move up from the XR200 you might want to ask yourself, "do I need to be brand loyal?"
nzspokes
28th September 2012, 14:00
Now you're ready to move up from the XR200 you might want to ask yourself, "do I need to be brand loyal?"

not at all, I do own a suzuki.