What do we think of the new Honda CRF250L?

[nzspokes]

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/N...f250l-here-now

I realize its not a race machine but looks good for my level of trail rides.

[merv]

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]

http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/B...f250l/Features

Its got the CBR250 motor so fuel injected, upside down forks etc.

[takitimu]

It's 30 kilos heavier than an xr200 , crf250x might make more sense.

[nzspokes]

But there a busket load more expensive. And wouldnt the CRF250R be better?

[merv]

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]

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]

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]

Now you're ready to move up from the XR200 you might want to ask yourself, "do I need to be brand loyal?"

[nzspokes]

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.