2019-2023 Honda CRF250F review: is it the XR250R reborn?︱Cross Training Enduro
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- Dallas Shannon from Traction eRag reviews the Honda CRF250F after our crew spent a whole summer flogging this pint-sized workhorse! It ain't a high performance enduro bike. But it's surprisingly capable in the hands of a good rider and can take beginners a long way into dirt riding before they'll need to upgrade to a serious enduro bike - if ever. It's a return to the good old fashioned trail bike in our opinion. In this Honda CRF250F review, Dallas compares it to the old Honda XR250R (and you'll see some footage of our old Honda XR200 as well). Is it the modern version of this legend? As of 2021, the Honda CRF-F (-F stands for family) series includes the CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F, CRF125F(Big Wheel), and CRF250F. For the 2019 Model year the CRF250F comes standard with Electronic Fuel Injection. This improves cold weather starting and makes the bike easier to maintain because of the lack of a carburetor to clean. The CRF250F is a simple, air-cooled 4-stroke motorcycle. Typically, these bikes come in low-power and confidence inspiring configurations for new market entrants. In all, Honda has made a CRF50F, CRF70F, through to CRF150F, CRF230F. Read on for our Honda CRF250F review. The CRF250F looks, to the untrained eye, like a CRF230F with fuel injection. It’s a similar size (about three-quarters of full-size) with a low seat of 883mm and conventional suspension. Learning to ride on the Honda CRF250F is one of the smartest and safest ways for a first-time rider to hone off-road skills. A lot can go wrong with a first-timer behind the bars of a full-blown, 58-horsepower 450 race bike. The Honda CRF250F Bike all-new engine is designed with a wide powerband, and the new fuel-injected design makes starting simple and automatically compensates for cold weather or high altitudes. However, after a quick squirt up the driveway, it was obvious the CRF250F is significantly different. A bike like the CRF250F is a great family bike. Most of us have family and kids that we would like to share the sport with. This bike is a great way to do that on our off weekends, and all the Honda CRF250F reviews back this up. Fuel injection means the Honda CRF250F bike starts right up, even in cold weather. Compared to a carbureted bike, it also helps decrease emissions and enhance fuel efficiency and performance. And say goodbye to clogged pilot jets when you put this Honda CRF250F bike away for storage. It sports a smaller fuel tank than the 230F (down to 6L from 7L) but Honda claims the EFI system actually gives it more range than a 230 (there is no speedo so testing this is difficult) while also reducing weight up top. The Honda CRF250F bike gets a tubular-steel twin-spar frame that’s both light and tough. Honda CRF250F bike 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel give you a wide choice of tire selections for trail riding. It has more power than the 230F right through the rev range and the EFI makes it more responsive. Having EFI also means starting is a breeze. There’s no long waits to go riding on those cold mornings or if you’ve had a tip-over. The XR250R was introduced pre 1981 and was originally equipped with a variation of the engine that had powered the XL250S since 1978. For 1983 the model was dropped from Honda's line-up, but came back in 1984 with a completely new engine dubbed the "Radial Four Valve Chamber" (RFVC) engine. Although the XR250R was always quite heavy compared to its 2 stroke competition and both front and rear suspension were rather basic, it proved reliable and likable and was successful as an entry-level off-road machine. The XR250R was discontinued after 2004. The Honda XR series is a range of four-stroke off-road motorcycles that were designed in Japan but assembled all over the world. Some of the XR series came in two versions: R and L. The R version bikes were enduro machines designed for off-road competitive riding. They were fitted with knobby off-road tires and were not always street legal. The CRF line was launched in 2000 as a successor to the Honda XR series. The full sized motocross bikes are equipped with liquid-cooled, single cylinder four-stroke engines that are available from 149 cc (9.1 cu in) to 449 cc (27.4 cu in). They now have dual-sport motorcycles. The more trail friendly CRF's have simple air-cooled engines, and are available from 50 cc to 250 cc. The L version models were dual-sport trailbikes, fitted with lights, indicators, horn, and street-legal tyres. In 1996 the engine of the XR 250R, the mainstay of the XR range, was updated and now produced 19 hp (14 kW) at 8100 rpm.
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NOTE We ran out of footage for this vid so there are a few clips of the CRF250X in this clip as well, with Tim Coleman doing his usual trick riding.
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Just thought you should know. Finally was at a point in life where i could afford a new bike. Got a 21 250f today because of this video. So i came back to watch it again on my way home and leave this comment!
Congrats Kyle, hope you enjoy it!
A year later. What are your thoughts on the bike now?
@@96wx3 i love it. Its everything that was great about the xr but with estart and efi. Ive riden it basically stock this whole year minus a sprocket change. Im getting ready to do fork springs and rear spring because it is very soft. Im not big on track riding and it’s definitely not an mx bike but i can have fun in c class with my buddies on the right track. Really phenomenal single track/woods bike. Little to no maintenance. Slightly heavy but im 6’5 200lbs so its not a huge deal to pick up or wrestle around.
@@kyleosbunat 5’9 I thought the bike was tiny and felt uncomfortable standing up, what do you think of the size at your height?
Love to see a "CRF 400f" I love my drz 400 but wish they would change a few things on it. The crf400f could be awesome
Me to! I love my XR400 and would like a modern version.
"riders who enjoy bikes that start." LOL
I don't know anything about the crf250f...
But 10 years later and my XR still sits in the shed confident i will take her for another ride. Many bikes have come and go but I just cant let go of her. She will probably be the last bike i own when I finally hang everything up.
Loved my old XR400 workhorse 20 years ago... th-cam.com/video/MdWW1a1q7RI/w-d-xo.html
Im going to have this story one day with a 2020 crf 250f
There is something to say about reliability and fun!
I agree. I can’t seem to let my XR400 go.
Due to the era it was produced in, they hated e-starters. Also, in the minds of the novice it didn't say 250cc so the best XR ever produced by Honda was over looked.
1. It was the only XR capable of serious MOTOCROSS work.
2. it didn't have a serial number that blocked it from being plated, thereby, it could be made street legal in California, the most difficult state to get a dirt bike plated.
3. One could use the 150F's dog bone to increase the rear-end's height by an inch. However, the mod required extending chain length by an inch to make wheel base longer.
4. Relocating the foot pegs, reward an inch allowed it to be rode like a motocross bike when needed, and a loss of 1lbs.
Then only XR capable of doing motocross work was the 230F.
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It's the quintessential Brazilian dirtbike... plenty of mods and parts there.
It would be nice if could get some of them part here in the states
First!
Second
Third!
Fourth. Never on the podium, always taking pictures.
I'm still on the start line trying to start my bike. 😢
We’ve had ours for 18months now and we’ve put over 300hours on it and I love it just got my first chance in a few years to ride some single track and loved it!!! Wish I could get a bigger tank for it tho, love the bike so much my buddy ended up picking one up this year so no more alone rides lol
Holy you must do a lot of riding
@@liamlees5899 up too almost 550 lol
@@kyzer9144 I had it adjusted at like 150hrs just cuz I thought it was starting hard. ( Mainly do too the fact I did a money muddy race and held it on the limiter the hole time against a bunch of race bikes) doc said it was just a little out adjustment wouldn't have ever hurt anything just hard starts. But like I said that was cuz user error lol. But now approx 550 hrs on the bike it loves life!
I love my 2020 CRF250F. Yes I have bikes that are faster, but the fun factor on the CRF250F exceeds them all. I have added upside down forks from a 250R and a Pro Circuit pipe because its too quiet. It is an absolute billy goat. Im 6FT 250lbs and it does everything i ask it to do with ease.
Sweet! You can see the stock suspension is fine for Megs Braap but for anyone heavier it would badly need an upgrade if being ridden aggressively... those 250R forks must work well.
@@crosstrainingenduro I had the forks revlaved and sprung for the heavier bike. They work great. Im waiting for the Racing Bros rear shock to come off of backorder then it will be even better
Yea. I knew it was the right bike for me the first time I climbed that washed out rut lined tree root infested hill. Sweet satisfaction.
This is my first bike and I can say it's the perfect bike to start on.
That's what I'm worried about, how fast are you going to out grow it?
@@dregsta i feel like right now I could get a bigger bike but in California its not ideal to upgrade from a green sticker bike like that because of the stupid CARB laws, if I bought a red sticker bike right now it Won't be red sticker legal in 2025, I'll have to get an expensive dual sport like a beta, ktm, or husqvarna If I wanna get a bigger bike and be able to ride it, it's whole life. Just my situation with the bike seeing I'm more or less forced to ride it, maybe different for you but you'll grow out of it in maybe a year then I'd be time for a new bike, I still love it nonetheless.
@@drpork1360 you need to move out from the lunatic asylum called commiefornia . Im in Quebec we dont have carb laws although our young up and coming university elites like to take cues from you guys .
@@dregsta trust me I know, Canada is no better but it's literally only California that has this bullshit, I could go a state over like Nevada and be totally good. California used to be the bees knees for offroad riding now its the total opposite you can't ride shit here if it doesn't meet a certain "EPA Requirement."
It’s a 250…
I"ve owned over 25 motorcycles. I bought a crf250f about 10 months ago and I agree that it is as close to my old xr250r as any bike I've been on. I have only two complaints...The old XRs had a head and tail light so you could easily make them street legal, and 1.6 gallon fuel cell is....well come on Honda. really? I think the after market guys will fix the the fuel tank problem sooner than later I hope. Great great trail bike.
I have this bike. I am by no means a skilled rider, but it does indeed live up to the hype. I've ridden more powerful motocross bikes that definitely can feel like they're trying to kill you...being less experienced this bike is perfect for me and likely always will be.
I have a 2020 as my put around bike and I find myself riding it more than any of my other bikes. It’s reliable, great on fuel, easy to wheelie.
My grandparents just got me (13) this for my first bike. Thank you for teaching me more about my bike 😁
Born in 07 and on a 250! Wow I feel old. Be careful, bikes are fun but they can get out of hand some times. Remember the thing still weighs 270 pounds
Good for you kid.
Most people don't need a quarter horse to ride the donkey trails.
This bike and the rest of them in the XR lineage is why I used to scoff at the idea of any thing other than a honda finding its way into my life!
From the very early 90s all I wanted was for the big wing to be on a high tech water pumper 4 stroke! All those untouchable euro bikes were so light and cool. (Still are) but I wanted the honda ultra reliability factor of the day. finally all these years later with honda building massively powerful machines with lines we could only dreamed of back then. I own 3 of the fin covered engined machines. Still have an 88 XR 600 that my dad bought used from the local shop for me. In 90 or 91.
That XR600 would be a collector's item nowadays, Dave!
Nice video! It's my fun dirt bike here in Brazil!!!
i just traded my 2006 crf450r for a 2021 crf250f because the majority of my riding is in the trails and i could not be more pleased with this bike
Great to hear!
Only thing missing is a kickstart to make it truly bulletproof. Then I'm sold.
Don't think I'd ever buy a bike without a kick start... unless it's electric?!?
I thought the same thing but went ahead and bought one anyway. It's never failed to fire right up plus it's super easy to roll start, I've had 450s 2t 250s everything you can imagine and the 250f is by far my favorite
@@kennycutshall8368 Good to know I guess, thanks mate :)
Don't leave the key on!
I’d like to have it as a backup for sure
Wish those were available in the EU. We got stuck with the CRF300L. I loved my 2002 XR250R the CRF300 is ok but the XR250R was a much better trail bike.
I gotta add. I have this bike with about a 100 hours. I had a gap of almost 30 plus years not on a bike, the last one I owned was a yz125. Ya know what......I ride with guys on 250 to 350 ktm's and they're quicker on straight sections but when "in the shit" I'll take this. It's lights, it's easy to throw around and it never ever feels like it's trying to kill me. I ride this bike hard and when I'm done I change the oil, give it a wash and put it away.
Great to hear, Bram. Yes it's great how capable these are if you aren't in terrain needing huge power or big suspension.
Your videos are the only ones I will take the time to go back to and give a thumbs up if I forget... I dont even think I'd do it for that dodgy Cross Training Enduro guy lol!
I won't either. His bad Canadian accent is just too much.
I think you've answered the question I've been asking myself, "What is there that is the equivalent of my trusty old XR###R?" Though I feel the CRF is more aligned with the downtuned and softer XL###R. My old XR200RD had about the power of the CRF300 and was only about 100kg.
These kinds of bikes are a hoot. For those who prefer green, Kawasaki has updated their trail bike line too with the KLX230 and KLX300. Waiting for Yamaha to update their line with fuel injected trail bikes. 👍
I was wondering how it stacks up with the Kawaka KLX230
@@philipmarr7325 Kawi is lighter and has 6 gears. Honda makes a couple more ponies.
Different categories mate, klx are dual sports, the “f”s are trail bikes, huge weight difference and more suspension travel for the Hondas.
@@visuart Kawasaki has trail bike (non road legal) 230 and 300 now. They also have dual sport versions.
Most bikes have more power than suspension. Suspension is expensive. The crf is low power, low suspension. Hence the fun factor.
My crf250x 04 looks after me it's a great all round enduro bike yehaaa ✊👍
I have an 05 and I can’t help grinning like an idiot when I ride it on single track
Is there a huge difference between CRF250f and cRF230f?
I'm not sure, I've never ridden the 230F
My buddy just bought one for his beginner riding wife... fun all around bike. Does remind me of my 2003 xr250. A little less powered and smaller frame. The new crf250f is a great motorcycle does exactly what the old xr did. Lugs up hills with ease, smooth easy throttle control. Great all around for kids, women and even big guys can get on it an have fun. Definitely a good bike to have around!
Insane that Honda ditched the XR line and 2 strokes. So your only option for a while was a 4 stroke race bike.....or nothing.
Almost the weight of a dual sport, I don't
get why they won't produce this with a dry
weight of 215lbs (98kilos), I'd be glad to pay
more for the bike.
Labradors surprisingly bite their owners more than pitbulls.
Crf250f for an adult who is an experienced motoeryclist and wants to get into dirt riding? Good choice, or too quickly outgrown? Looking for bike that can go on trails and faster single track, and fun laps at small mx tracks.
Sounds fun! Newer Crf230f undoubtedly
Had both - this one is better! FI really works!
@@dallas_shannon I think there is a lot to be said for these bikes. You can ride these hard and still not be getting to fast. My bike now is a bit much for my needs but throttle control makes it ridable.
We just picked one up and I’ve put about 160 miles on it in Northern Utah. Just point and shoot and this thing goes. That’s all. Simple as.
I've had all sorts of xr's. 75, 80, 200, 500 and still have a 2002 xr250r parked in the garage. Some of the most fun times I've had on dirtbikes have been on xr's
No no no...not as tough as my xr250's & the crf is slower. I am am xr rider till the day i die. Fuck electric start. Seriously fuck that.
It’s a Great bike!
I have a TTR230. That I have changed just about everything...best it can be.
My brother just got a CRF250F and it’s as good as my bike right out the dealer floor. Great price as well. If one complaint. He’s brakes could be upgraded. That’s it! I’m heavy 275lbs and 6’ tall so my weight might be a bit much for the Honda’s brakes.... although they seem a bit thin/chincy. That’s my only area I’d spend a single $ on. And they are not “Bad” just not GREAT.
put it in 1.5x. thank me later
My 87 XR200R is still my fav for technical trails. Empire Colorado.
nah fam. crf250f is not a xr250r. modern bikes suck.
Now we just need a 400
i got a 2020 crf 250f and it rips
I've had one, the forks are one step removed from an old mountain bike fork with the rubber cones, the fact they managed to make a fork that doesn't absorb small bumps yet has no resistance to bottoming is a feat in itself.
While the engine response is better than an XR250R it falls short everywhere else, compliance lights and switchgear, airfilter and airbox design, 5 speed, build quality, fuel tank size, the biggest thing is the suspension, for 25+ years advancement they've managed to go backwards a lot in the suspension dept
The suspension is atrocious with any little jumps. With a big jump youre really gonna feel that big jump hard
Agree. When I'm out riding in the desert and I'm in 5th gear on regular truck trail those little bumps give me speed wobbles. I'm going to see if I can add a steering stabilizer to help.
I bought a 2021 and love it as my first dirt bike. At 46 and 5'7" and 170lbs it lugs me around pretty well with out trying to kill me. I ride with a bunch of guys that have KTM's and Husqavarnas and they are all blown away with how fun it is to ride.
Same here, exactly the same. But I have a CRF230f 2020 which is the bike before the CRF250f this year
@@felipesuarezweb Another brilliant bike. Loving the FI and the extra pep of the 250F though...
I have a 150f and just recently got a 250x, im wondering if the 250f wouldve been a nice middle ground with less maintenance 😂
I rode the whole 2020 lineup from Honda and my favourite bike was the CRF250F by far because I had so much fun and confidence on it compared to the big enduro bikes they got
Looks like a great bike. How does it compare with the Yamaha yz250fx? Big price difference for sure. For 190lb noob rider. Want to ride trails etc. No Moto track.
Completely different bikes, I think. The FX is designed to race but also makes a good everyday enduro bike. Lighter, way more powerful, more suspension, more maintenance needed etc.
My first dirt bike I absolutely love it . The biggest thing for me is the seat height I’m only 5’6” so it makes being a new rider so much easier especially when you can touch the ground
All the shorter riders LOVED the seat height, especially when they got into rocks and gnarly terrain.
I am from Brazil, here we have crf230 which is already old, and now the new crf250f, cheap maintenance is very good, there is a lack of power sometimes, but it is an excellent way to have fun while spending little.
Would you recommend this bike for a first time Rider
It would be refreshing not having to spend two hours working on a euro shit box just to go for a ride.
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My xr400r is my daily ride. I'm currently using it for city commuting and as a grocery getter. Me and the bike are more at home in the bush but with some slick tyres on a second set of rims with changed sprockets it is an excellent road bike and takes minutes to switch back to the off road tractor I can put up steep dirt hills on. Starts 1st or at worst 2nd kick when it's cold every time. Sometimes I stall the cold engine at the first set of lights around the corner, but it is yet to embarrass me and starts again first kick before the lights change. I've had a few bikes but this one is sticking around for the long haul.
Appreciate the look at the CRF250f. I'm concerned it's a bit small of an engine for my multi faceted use but I might get a more modern XR like ride yet. Really do wishit had a kickstart and a 350-400 air cooled engine, that would convince me.
ROAD LEGAL!!!!! 😁
Sorry, used to like Hondas but since they joined the World Economic Forum and the great reset, I will boycott them. I cannot give my money to those who want to enslave me.
Definitely reminds of the XR. Except the XR had lights. Don't like the 250L due to the weight. Wish Honda would sell a kit (lights, brake light switch, turn signals, horn and mirrors).
I had a ‘97 XR250R that I dual sported with a baja kit. This 250F already has a battery so the kit should be plug and play. The lights on the old one didn’t have high/low beam or a brake light so they weren’t street ready anyway. They’re fantastic trail bikes…great back-roads dualsports too.
Hello . What is your choice among 250 cc Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycles for adventure?!
Adventure riding? We covered the pros and cons of a few 250s in our lightweight adventure bike video a few years ago, I think.
It reminds me of the old 70's S/Ls, only better.
what was that bike at 1:23 in the video
A different model CRF, he also rode the featured model but we forgot to film him doh.
Anyone know if you can register one of these in Australia?
Had an XR200, XR250, XR350. I loved your review because i loved my XRs.
I keep hearing this is just a trail bike. I just got the 2023 CRF250F and hope this is not the case. Is it not capable of going on a track and hitting smaller jumps??
I guess it depends on how you define a trail bike... in Australia it fits our definition. It can still hit smaller jumps for sure. And in good hands it will hoot along. See our video about me trying to keep up with Megs Braap riding the even smaller CRF150F. th-cam.com/video/t5MPb7310c8/w-d-xo.html
I just picked up a used 2019 one. I’m on the east coast. We have tight single track riding. Lots of rocks and tree roots . We rarely get out of 3rd gear when riding. This is a fantastic bike for this type of riding. If you wanna hit jumps and blow through the sand in 5th gear this isn’t the bike for you. The suspension is limited to the riding I mentioned above. It does really feel like the modern xr250. I really really wish they there was a headlight and back up kickstarter from the factory. You can’t win them all.
I’m 15 and my first bike with a clutch was a 1983 Honda xr200r and it was my grandfathers bike that he bought brand new in 1983 and it lasted until 2005 then it blew up and it was left in his basement until 2019 when I got it out, rebuilt it and it rides smooth as a baby’s but
Mid forties tall 250lb street rider wanting to get into trail riding and maybe learn to wheelie. Is this the bike or should I go ahead and shell for a used fe / 350/ exc? Edit, I'll need to plate whatever bike I buy
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Except for the low foot pegs and that long neck below the axel line in the front forks, it's all thumbs up.
Thinking of getting one as a spare for my high maintenance Husaberg TE300...Too often I can't ride because of some kind of maintenance
Here in brazil The darling of the moment😂
I love my little beast. I can only compare to my husband's ktm 200 exc, and well I'd be a fool to say mine is better. Nonetheless its priced well, has guts in the hill climbs, and the gas lasts for-fucking-ever.
It's not better or worse, just different!
Just like you, Mr Shannon. 😂
In your opinion what's the main differences between the crf250f and the crf250L? Thanks.
Totally different in pretty much every way, Fanni. The L is a much heavier dual sport bike. If you google around you'll get explanations of how different they are.
@@crosstrainingenduro Thank you.
I got a 125f as my first bike and loved it I now got a beta 125. Cant wait to go to my first trial.
Loved riding my xrs. Had the 250, 400, 600, 600 with 630 head, 650. All awesome with the exhaust bark you always know when an xr is coming up the valley
Make it 350 cc and Im sold.
You show us the XR200R ha ha a realy fun playbike .A CRF230F with a bit more bore up too 250cc was my wish.A bike bring you in gnarly rough section an even back with no technical fails.
Love my 230f.
i might be a bit late to the party here, but is the 250F physically bigger than the 230F? we had a 230F and it was a great little bike that didn't mind being held at the throttle stop all day when i used it as a tail rider at enduros; stiffer springs, BBR exhaust and the 'performance' jet kit from Honda made it a surprisingly fast bike for an old vet racer/rider like me to have fun on; i can get a New CRF250F for the price of a 2nd hand elec start XR400SM which as the other XR i'm considering; i've got my race bikes but they all require a decent pair of knees to start, especially the old 501 Berg which is left kick; i just want something no fuss that i can go for a roost in the hills with without having to spend 2 hours maintenance time on at the end of the ride...
Good question Mark, my guess is the 230 might be lower but they should have the seat height specs on the website...
@@crosstrainingenduro Cheers...i should've thought of that.
I had a CR 60 and the a CR 80. My CR 60 would smoke my buddies XR100 and Yamaha 1?? something or the other. The Yamaha was from the 70's but still. Those CR's were amazing machines.
So I bought a 2020 CRF250F and I am 6ft2 and 200 pounds, I wish I could upgraded the suspension to make it a lot stiffer, any suggestions?
Just the usual... heavier springs and/or oil if you don't pay for a suspension shop job
Go to crfs only. They have stiffer springs for forks and shocks.
watch at 1.25x speed
Let me tell you the best advise anyone can ever tell you. XL XR or any CRF that is not the full motorcross R version with the liquid cooled engine that has catastrophic engine failure on a regular basis . The best Mod for these bike is a Mikuni Pumper carby and it’s a totally different bike. If you can get a FCR carby from the CRF 250 or 450R, RMZ Suzuki, KXF Kawasaki or YZF 250 or 450 secondhand then use the FCR .
Ordered mine last week, I can't fuckin wait
I rode a 250F, loved it. I'm short, 28" inseam, the smaller frame is awesome for me.
XR 250/400 would show you a good time on the weekend plus get you to work on Monday it was true all round no fuss dirtbike...the type of bike you want in zombie apocalypse.
The CRF250F can't be registered for on road use so it's not even close give it a few years and you will be able to buy the CRF250F cheaper then a XR
I'm beyond confused by Honda's naming schemes. Is the 2020+ 250F completely different line from the 2018- CRF 250F? Those were carburated and I think air cooled. So is it a continuation of CRF 230F? Because that was a clear XR250R successor, amazing bike, we have one, I don't get why it wasn't more popular. Are engine parts interchangeable between the 230F and the 250F?
It would be a great alternative to my AJP PR4, but it doesn't have plates, it's heavier and it has worse suspension. Still an interesting bike though.
I am so happy they are bringing bikes like this back on the market. I got a new KLX300R a couple months ago and have been having a blast. I am back riding again after a 10 year hiatus, and am so happy to have a bike I can roll out of my storage unit on weekends and have a blast without any fuss.
I know I bought a DR650 for more offroad riding.... however as I am a new to off road riding (ex harley rider, so no skillz) I think I put the cart before the horse. Maybe I should of bought something more specific to get my feet wet.... safely.... enter the CRF250F
The old bush pig can certainly be a handful in the dirt at times, Joel! Hopefully no injuries?
@@crosstrainingenduro no injuries yet..... your skills scare the shit out of me..... but my goal is to ride the DR as capable as you!
I think to build the skill and confidence I need, a smaller more specific bike will be needed. Was even thinking of doubling up with a trials bike......
Just want to say that your videos are a staple in my offroad curriculum. I thank you for these!
Glad you are enjoying the vids, Joel! It's definitely safer learning skills at low speed on light bikes. I felt I really started to make progress when I got into trials riding for a while about eight years ago. Really basic techniques like static balance and figure eights make a big difference!
I would rather have a slow bike I can ride fast than a fast bike I can ride slow
You learn much faster that way.... and more safely.
I have this bike. No complaints about the power, but the suspension isn't as good as the old XR. I know, I had an XR250, I should have kept it. I keep looking for aftermarket help, but not a real solution for the poor front forks. It needs longer travel for one.
i have xr150 and crf230f for daily drivers
after getting ktm sxf 250
the crf is boring even for daily i want something more serious
i wanted to upgarde the 250f but its only 22 horse power in costa rica
I'm not very old only 21. But my dad introduced me too his old 86 xr250r. I now own a 2001 xr250r and have been loving it since. I've rode many other bikes and for me it just works better than any of them. KTM 300 xc. Yz125 (I plan to get one of these it was the only thing that really peaked my interest in a different way than the XR). Drz400. Xr400. Beta 250 2 stroke. And a crf250r. Nothing even compares
that Megatron track looks so fun i wish i had somewhere to ride like that
Definitely makes a difference when you have friends with big private properties, Jarred!
Was looking at both the CRF250F and KLX300R, I think if you want simple the Honda is the way to go and if you want something a little more complicated you grab yourself the Kawasaki.
I have a '22 250F. It's my first motorcycle. I picked it because compared to equally priced competing brands, it has fuel injection, rear disk brake, and electric start. And it's a Honda. Honda makes the best engines in the world. I don't need or want a race bike unless I'm racing, so if I ever decide to in the future, I'd look at the 250R as a second bike.
I have the 2022 250 F to ride with my wife and five kids on their CRFs as well. The whole lineup of trail bikes aside from the little 50 or fuel injected and are awesome. Don’t waste your time on the 50cc CRF but all the others are great little bikes for families to ride together. My wife wants a little bigger bike than the 125 big wheel so we are going to get her the Kawasaki KLX 140RF mild motor with full size bike wheel set only 205 pounds…
I love my 150f, just feel I need something bigger…
Awesome video! Great info. Just what I'm looking for, easy to understand information about a bike that I have my eye on for my 13 year old son and even for myself now that I think about it. We both sat on this bike at a dealership and the height is perfect for both of us. Keep up the great work 👍😊
Glad the vid was helpful, Glenn! If you buy one I hope you both enjoy it.
Loved my 1990 XR250. This newer version just needs some modern adjustable suspension.
The FI and the disc brakes are brilliant!
@@dallas_shannon - My 1990 had disc brakes on both ends. The fuel injection and electric start are nice, but most other areas are a step backwards, especially compared to the model that came out in ‘96 (?).
They should have put the A-Loop plastic kit and tank on it and called it the CRF.. I’d buy one in an instant..
Do people actually want a starter motor on a dirt bike?
A lot of dirt riders do, Carley. It's often just for convenience. But those of us into hard enduro love them because you are often in a very tricky spot when the bike stalls and it can be very difficult to kickstart.
Ok, CRF350/400F now. :D
That would be cool! The CRF450L is a bit heavy, it would be cool to see something like that stripped down.
@@crosstrainingenduro I've always wondered why they didn't do the aluminum frame, premium suspended, 350+cc CRF-wonderbike we have all wanted.
The kind of bike that can take you through Utah's vast expanses, then hop on to Budds Creek for some MX action with ease.
They would sell like hot cakes
I’ve never ridden a dirt bike but I’m absolutely in love with them and want to start in about two years I’ll have the money I mean I have it but can’t use it right now but this bike is the one I want is is meant to be best for beginners and I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews on it and I can’t wait until I have my hands on one
Crf250f should come stock w a headlight