Honda CRF250

1198 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

Honda CRF250

It's a price I'm happy (ish) with, it's be a mainly off road toy (must be road legal though). I know it's not the quickest but still....
Any opinions before I toddle along and buy it?

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

DRZ400E for same price... maybe even less.

Thats 1 reason. Laughing

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

Best enduro bike around IMO. Best option is get an X and put R suspension on it, then twiddle the engine a bit and you get essentially an electric start MX bike.

DRZ can fuck off, what a heavy piece of shit.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

There was an earlier thread about the 250L it's probably more road biased but can be improved with decent tyres for a start.
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=262039

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

Have known a few people who absolutely loved theirs.

1198 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

Nobody has mentioned the Kawasaki 250?

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onefourk · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Karma :

Whilst the DRZ is a fine bike and a better road bike, it doesn't compare to a CRF which is a proper competition machine and probably 40% lighter. Maintenance is where you pay for that though, and parts prices can be expensive. I own a 450R but talking to the guys in Vic Eastwood Racing the 250's can suffer from valve problems as they get revved so much harder than the 450's (especially if it's the MX 'R' version), so if it is difficult to start then it may need the top end looking at.

I agree with mattsprattuk - get the enduro 'X' model - electric start (although not great judging from the 450X) is a bonus (has a kicker too, you will be using this so get used to it) and has a better spread of gears compared to the 'R' model I think - the 450 does anyway. The X models will possibly have led a slightly easier life as well. You should also get a reserve switch, a slightly bigger tank, a (crap) headlight/tail light and a softer cam (well the 450 does anyway).

Lastly don't discount the 450, more grunt makes it easier to ride and the weight difference is negligable.

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

I think in terms of usability, a competition 450 is just too much unless it's on a motocross track.
The pretty much "must have " mods for a 250x are a cam and steel inlet valves. This brings service levels down to that of a regular tappet bike. Takes about an hour or two start to finish on it.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

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Fizzer Thou · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Karma :

There are quite a few differances between the 'L' model and the 'X' model.That they are completely differant machines is an aside Wink

https://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc512/mikeyaka/Honda%20CRF250L/HondaCRF250L2013.jpg

https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk214/ticolico2008/HondaCRF250X2006.jpg

Not sure which model the OP is referring to Question

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1198 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

I'm referring to the lower tuned, gentle bikes, yep! I'm after a bike to ride on the road to get slightly muddy for a change, not a competetion bike at all - light off road use, gentle trials...

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Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Absolute scrote magnet, field bike innit?
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'd just get a XR250, pay someone to set it up if that's your thing and save a big wodge of cash - unless you can get a L model CRF for under £1.5k, that is.

Or, the DRZ-E route. Where you get a bike that's only a bit heavier for a good bit less cash and with a more flexible engine.

Fladdem · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2011 Karma :

CRM 250!

Feels as quick as a mates CRF250R. Mine cost £1400, Previous Owner had restored her, engine is great, I cracked the tonne on mine, gets about 30-60MPG, hahahaha! Laughing

Depends how you ride. Nice and reliable, easy maintenance, and two stroke! Nice and light, suspension feels the mutt's nuts after my TTR, only problem is spinning up the rear wheel on tarmac. Laughing

You go to wheelie, third gear, clutch in, rev, lean back a bit, dump clutch, wheel-spin down the road instead. Thumbs Up

And accelerating hard in first and second if it's leant over a bit will cause it to slide.

I say that as if it's some form of monster. It's not, I just have a terrible tyre on the back and a lead right hand. Twisted Evil

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1198 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

I rang my insurance yesterday (NYE) and GOT A QUOTE ON THE Honda 250, swapping the cover from my Chinese 125.
It's about £120 extra (per annum) but 3rd Party only. There's a Ducati 1198 worth rather more as the main bike on the policy, fully comp. the underwriter (!!!) won't touch a 75mph 250 fully comp. I'd guess this is due to the likelyhood of damage from the odd off road drop?
(Oh, the cost for the five minute call to the insurance folk would cost £35. That's just admin charge. £35 for five minutes, and an emailed insurance certificate. Twats, that's a bloody joke!)

1198 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

Comparison website, separate policy, £90 per year fully comp with the [/b]same insurer . That's with zero ncd. Are they taking the piss out of me?

trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Wtf. Pretty sure my 5 bike fiasco w/ carol nash is *significantly* cheaper TPF&T than FC, and cheaper again TP only.
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

I added my CRF to an existing policy with Carole Nash for £30 - peanuts (TPFT)

Golgarth · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Karma :

Didn't realise you could get them new at this price:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/crf250/3189883/

Got me tempted now.

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

they're cheap because they're shit
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith