Boom or Bust?? 2022 Honda CRF250RX First Impressions!

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  • @Bchristi94
    @Bchristi94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love my 250! As per your previous video, I bought my first dirt bike. A 2020 WR250F. I mostly ride fire/access roads, ATV trails, and single track. The 250 is a great platform for a new rider.
    Thanks for all the great content!
    Cheers from NS, Canada

  • @jackieonassis7438
    @jackieonassis7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kyle, everyone is hoping you will do a crf250rx vs yz250fx comparison. Also curious about the current 250xc-f and whether it is better now than it used to be.

  • @nlobosco565
    @nlobosco565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Test the redmoto USA 300rx , just did this on my 22 for east coast single track and it’s an animal!

  • @Moneypress11
    @Moneypress11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    U should take both bikes out to one of the small tracks at cherry creek and do lap times between the 250 and 450. Would be good to see difference side by side on the clock

    • @CurtisBrandt
      @CurtisBrandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, seems like a good time for a good, old-fashioned side-by-side video!

  • @cutandrunfarms
    @cutandrunfarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looking forward to your preference between this bike, the KX and the YZ.

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah me too. Far too early to tell and it's always hard to judge it from a bike you haven't had for a while. I'll eventually develop opinions on it though.

  • @danielshown2045
    @danielshown2045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for throwing in the snipit about the KX and YZ! I may just go buy for the YZ250FX this weekend.

  • @BradandDad_Adventures
    @BradandDad_Adventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your review videos. Only wish you spent some more time on reviewing this bike. Especially some more seat time on some good single track. I know it's not gonna be as good as a 2 stroke but wish you had it for a few months longer.

  • @jeremyodonnell5551
    @jeremyodonnell5551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just bought this bike yesterday, picking it up later this week. I was going to get the 250R but I'm thinking I made a wise decision with the RX. Curious to try out the launch control and see how much different this bike is vs the 2017 250R that I used to have.

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, it's a cool bike.

    • @davidrankin7152
      @davidrankin7152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have one and love it

    • @Sers0812
      @Sers0812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ride the R in the woods. Here in europe the RX isnt available and I want to ride a 250 honda in the woods but I am afraid that is bad for the woods

  • @OffGridCanada-506
    @OffGridCanada-506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a 2015 crf250x, wonder how this would compare.

  • @dozercoolman5498
    @dozercoolman5498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am 14 and just getting back in to cross country racing and I got a 2015 rmz 250 I love every thing about the bike and love rmzs before 2018 before they re did them and would like to ask if you could review a rmz and share you're thoughts about the bike line

  • @human1513
    @human1513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So the motor / head & valves might last longer since for offroad, trail riding their is not much need to rev it out like a rider would be likely to do with Yami & Kawi 250?
    That sounds like a good thing wirh the power being in the maybe 1st 70% of the rpm range.

  • @danstevens2204
    @danstevens2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting hearing your comments. Ariemann1 compared the WR250 and WR450 recently here in Aus and was only separated by a few seconds. If you guys haven’t seen him you’re missing out 👍

  • @thaines97
    @thaines97 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where were you able to get the X-Grip frame protectors from? Can’t find them anywhere for my ‘22 250RX

  • @dirtbiket0m
    @dirtbiket0m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you rate these Honda’s compared to the Beta 390?

  • @Bf0st3r
    @Bf0st3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got the same bike and so far I love it. I put the Fisch moto spark arrestor on mine like you did on the 450. Do you think it lowered the DB enough for public land?

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Sparky isn't for making it quieter really... it's just about controlling sparks, and the one in one hundred million chance that you could make a fire with that :). If you need to make it quieter, FMF has some decent options, but they would be full mufflers.

  • @thegeomatryproject2857
    @thegeomatryproject2857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    would you recomennd this or the kx250x?

  • @BSm2919
    @BSm2919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I've been waiting to hear about this bike!

  • @lifeoff-road280
    @lifeoff-road280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wish Honda made a 350RX. PERFECTION!

  • @admrlsalty
    @admrlsalty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is a nice looking bike but what is that kickstand spring

  • @ef2967
    @ef2967 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to see you test a 450x with exhaust and vortex ecu. Ya heavy but it is setup for your type of riding with a softer suspension for trails and the power for monster hills :D The RX is still just an R racing bike with different mapping and the same 5 gear trans. You get 6 gears on the X

  • @chrisrieger9201
    @chrisrieger9201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tested the crf250F?

  • @jongib6096
    @jongib6096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great bike, pretty bike, but I do think it misses the six speed wide ratio

  • @dustieolson7513
    @dustieolson7513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They absolutely rip on top end? Never heard it get over 10,000 rpm and it spins 14k meter eat man. They have a rev limiter for a reason lol. One of my favorite bikes of all time. Just got to hold her wide

    • @Den.D425
      @Den.D425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are absolutely correct. I just got this bike. It has amazing, low end (literally crawls really well without giving gas), mid range is good, and then top end power shoots the front end up (especially in aggressive map). Not sure what Kyle means here. Seems like he is a bit biased against the honda bikes imo.

  • @joe0813
    @joe0813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kyle, what bike would you say has the softer suspension? the YZ250fx or the CRF250rx

    • @MultiKtm300
      @MultiKtm300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve had both and the RX is rigid and sensitive to setup which I never figured out. The FX is more stable and doesn’t deflect in stock form.

    • @joe0813
      @joe0813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MultiKtm300 Really? my 2020 FX deflects on everything at lower speeds. I think its way to stiff for slower stuff

    • @lazyenword
      @lazyenword 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MultiKtm300 did you try lowering the highspeed compression?

  • @MathewsGuitarWorks
    @MathewsGuitarWorks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why a 350 would be the business.

  • @michaelcowles6337
    @michaelcowles6337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I would love to hear your opinion on this bike vs. the 250FX, because I’m about to scoop one of them up. Or maybe a KTM 250XC-F 🤔or the 350xcf?!? Lol. Seriously, super curious about the Honda vs. the other Japanese bikes. Thanks Kyle!

    • @TylerN737s
      @TylerN737s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’d love to hear the comparison side by side. I’m on a 21 250FX because of Kyle’s enthusiasm about it.

    • @MultiKtm300
      @MultiKtm300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sold my Honda 2022 250RX and replaced it with a 2022 250FX. I tried two different tuners and never could get rid of the front wheel deflection and overall stiffness of the 22 250RX.

    • @jackieonassis7438
      @jackieonassis7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EXACTLY what I was thinking. Hopefully Kyle does a crf250rx vs yz250fx.

    • @jackieonassis7438
      @jackieonassis7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MultiKtm300 are you happier with the FX now? how does the rx power compare to the fx?

    • @MultiKtm300
      @MultiKtm300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jackieonassis7438 Yes I’m happy with the FX but it is stiff in stock form but not in an unpredictable way like the RX was. There are a lot of tuners with experience for the FX and more info and data to work with. I was one of the first to have a 22 RX and no one had any info on tuning so I was the “Guinea pig” I guess.
      The 22RX could be great bike. It’s extremely lightweight, no engine braking and handles quickly, front brake is powerful and the engine was a great improvement over previous models but the suspension valving was terrible in my opinion and the exhaust system is prone to denting because they made is so lightweight.

  • @coalcountryrider
    @coalcountryrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What handgaurds do you have installed on the 250?

  • @juliagagnon6043
    @juliagagnon6043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do YOU like the 250 or 450 better?

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need more time on the bikes to answer that fully. Way too early to say.

    • @juliagagnon6043
      @juliagagnon6043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DirtBikeChannel Ok btw you make amazing content!

  • @robertlambert7906
    @robertlambert7906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just get the x and do stage one and boom it’s ready for anything

  • @benny-n-the-jets7052
    @benny-n-the-jets7052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly smaller displacement bikes are lot more fun just because their easier to through around and just easier to ride. But I would not trade my 450. just love having the power whenever I need it. Specially for dune and open desert.

  • @bradl45
    @bradl45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    450rx honda, to much for me to handle, I'd like to ride a 250rx(my buddies have 450's, lol).
    thanks for the content.
    Snow in Northern Utah, I'm going to Knolles this week end!!

  • @edwardsfamilyantics392
    @edwardsfamilyantics392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!! Just no matter about the motor because after getting off the 450 this 250 will always feel soft haha

  • @joshlee931
    @joshlee931 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the 250RX green sticker

  • @ibassham
    @ibassham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Hondas would be a dream sweepstakes for me. Gonna go hard for entries. Thanks for these reviews!

  • @ivanmilensky9408
    @ivanmilensky9408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,,,good review..Kyle and/or any viewers...need some comment or input...i am on the fence about getting one of these..heard some informal news that in RX 250's and rX 450's dirt is getting past the air filter due to poor fitting in the air box....not sure if this is true....i think there is an aftermarket adapter plate to help remedy,,,but would just like some rider and owner input if they have experienced this issue.....Thanks and keep up the good work and reviews!

  • @ethanhaskins6634
    @ethanhaskins6634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please could you try do a review on a ktm/husky/gasgas 4 stroke. Love yhe vids

    • @ethanhaskins6634
      @ethanhaskins6634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe in the future, just a suggestion. Love the vids!!

  • @davidrankin7152
    @davidrankin7152 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best bike I’ve ever owned

  • @tveitras
    @tveitras 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kyle, you gotta get on a Stark Varg and compare it!

  • @yorkchris10
    @yorkchris10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I needed 3 to get in, I'll need same number out.

  • @jmeezy4050
    @jmeezy4050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a 4T die hard but after having an FX350 and now a new 350XCF I can't ever imagine going to a 250 or 450.....and most likely I'll just go 2T some day.....but not anytime soon.

    • @rodjbosch
      @rodjbosch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've had a 530,tuned 350 and currently run a 250FX .
      The 350 without doubt my favorite 4t engine....I sorta regret selling it.
      Got a smoking deal on the 250FX after selling my Husky 300 and gotta say the 250FX as a package is impressive.
      Torquey engine that screams,great suspension and extremely reliable.
      It's great in single track and still able to hit the motocross track.
      Suspension best of any stock off roader I've ridden.
      Into my mid 50s now,still hang with younger guys doing nasty stuff I've realized power ain't everything.
      I'll never go back 5o a 2t....and only other 4t I'd b7y would be the 350...

    • @firemenonbikes
      @firemenonbikes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodjbosch you mustn't ride tight single track? 2T are far superior, the 4 strokes stall so much.

    • @mackeymichael
      @mackeymichael 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firemenonbikes I rode a mates 2022 CRF 250 F today on a grass track and at low revs it felt like trail bike power no snappiness, didn't expect that, and quite strong mid to top end.Pretty impressed l ride a 2020 WR250 F that does stall easily at low revs.

    • @jackjohnson291
      @jackjohnson291 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firemenonbikes If you’re stalling, it’s the rider… just gotta be real.

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:27 Thank you for not saying; ''that being said'' lol
    ''that being the case'' miles better..

  • @mooosamooosa4526
    @mooosamooosa4526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wut honda still makes 2 strokes ?

  • @DirtBikeChannel
    @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First Comment! Haha!

  • @Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc
    @Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Need the Japanese 2t back

    • @carlatamanczyk3891
      @carlatamanczyk3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Four strokes motors are way too much complex drama and rebuild expense. 2 strokes rule.

    • @Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc
      @Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlatamanczyk3891 yeah man me an my cousin could rebuild and break in on a Friday afternoon and be ready for the track on Saturday I had a first generation cr125 ally frame and my cousin had a ktm sx150 it's that old saying less is more 4ts are ok if for smaller bikes like ur pitty and smaller bikes the crf150r is starting to get more complex from the simpler 4t

  • @bigals.ktms.9937
    @bigals.ktms.9937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the European wess series has it sorted they use 300 2strokes for hard enduros,and nearly all 350 for all there other events,

  • @gary-ei8dd
    @gary-ei8dd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does the 250RX really require valve check/adjustment every 15 hrs?

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Manuals sometimes say the darnedest things. I take some of that stuff with a grain of salt. I don't know anyone that follows valve adjustments at those types of intervals.

    • @carlatamanczyk3891
      @carlatamanczyk3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recommend adhering religiously to the recommended valve adjustments or it will cost you later. Especially if you plan on keeping the bike for some time.

    • @croomrider9785
      @croomrider9785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unless you’re racing at a pro level, or always on the rev limiter. You don’t have to check the valves that much. I can tell when mine need to be adjusted because it’ll get hard to start and won’t idle long.

    • @CurtisBrandt
      @CurtisBrandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I ignored the valve check interval on my 2002 CRF450R. The valves did get tight (hard starting, as @Croomrider97 said).

  • @jeffbrown8974
    @jeffbrown8974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not really interested in this bike for a turn track why didn't you do some Enduro trail riding

  • @pedrorelvao4117
    @pedrorelvao4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the 300 or the 400?
    Just think that the 300cc to the 400cc, bikes, are the best 4t, choices...
    450 is just too much, and the 250 usually feels short...

  • @chrisd6886
    @chrisd6886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to pick up some of those tie downs

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, you do :). dirtbikechannel.com/collections/straps-1

  • @mattinthehat22
    @mattinthehat22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The weight of the Honda is prolly what’s makin it feel slower than the other brands. Or at least contributing.

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anything is possible. It's not SLOW by any means. I'm just not sure it's got the "snap" of the other 250s I've owned the last couple of years. And for the record, I'm not even saying that's a bad thing. Some guys don't want them to be super snappy. They want smooth and controlled, so it's just something to point out. Maybe my opinion will change on it as well. This is really early on...

    • @speedtoad6167
      @speedtoad6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Honda is one of the lightest 4 strokes

    • @ronald8673
      @ronald8673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DirtBikeChannel ...Honda tuned it to make a smoother powerband roll on compared to their mx bikes. From what reviews I have read, it is best suited for cross country, hare scrambles or desert . It still is a little lacking for lowend power for muddy enduros. They try to get around that by map selection.

  • @1991enduro
    @1991enduro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice but give me a 300 2 stoke lol i do like the lookoff these tho

  • @dustin9035
    @dustin9035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mapping on Rx is different than the R, that's why the kawi seems like a top end screamer, because it's identical to the kx250 in the engine department. The Rx will seem more tame vs the R but the Dyno shows the same power just delivered differently.

  • @leontrout4552
    @leontrout4552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kyle for every thing, your amazing keep it up! What's going to be your next bikes after the Hondas?

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure yet. I mean, I've got a KTM 250 XC and the 300 XC-W that I'll ride throughout the year. What bike would you suggest I look at next after the Hondas?

    • @JoshLC80
      @JoshLC80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DirtBikeChannel I think a electric bike could be cool. I would also like to see you buy a used bike and show what to look for if your just starting out and just looking for a bike.

    • @SketchyXC
      @SketchyXC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe try the budget route? A lot of interest around the Kayo bikes. Im actually curious to see what you would think of them

    • @edwardsfamilyantics392
      @edwardsfamilyantics392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe KX450X or YZ450FX

    • @Ronhickmott
      @Ronhickmott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DirtBikeChannel The TM250/300en has me very intrigued, I'm yet to hear anything negative. You can choose carb or fi,12 month warranty and they come with electric and kickstart. They cost more and they're a boutique brand, but they seem to have their shit together.

  • @kirtbell7256
    @kirtbell7256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The clutch sucks I dont see how honda says it's tailored towards enduro and single track. Definitely not

  • @johnchafin3817
    @johnchafin3817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CRF450RX vs CRF250RX is the wrong comparison. I am more interested in a CRF250RX to YZ250FX comparison. If you are in the market for a 250 4T this is the comparison you are looking for.

    • @elihautamaki547
      @elihautamaki547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he gets a lot of questions on 450 vs 250. and there is not much difference between the hondas and yamahas, if your on the fence get whatever is cheaper/easier to get

  • @campesh2098
    @campesh2098 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Bike is Impresionante

  • @danstevens2204
    @danstevens2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you high in this one?

  • @keiannschyler
    @keiannschyler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the first i saw this bike in a showroom, i thought i saw Halle Berry.

  • @yukonjon5964
    @yukonjon5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey everyone!!! Watch out for the SCAMMER who uses Kyle's logo plus a WhatsApp phone number!!! They will say you have won a bike and later want money for a small shipping fee. Don't do it!

  • @hughthomas3945
    @hughthomas3945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay can you do a off-road shoutout

  • @AfanCvk
    @AfanCvk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hallo 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏🏻🙏🏻👍

  • @jaggerdfletcher1618
    @jaggerdfletcher1618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honda crfslowaf

  • @outdoorshenanigans849
    @outdoorshenanigans849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m for one early

  • @f5tornadeau
    @f5tornadeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 stroke…. Ugh. 😫

  • @MichaelLee-vk9fy
    @MichaelLee-vk9fy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s funny how everyone wants to hear this guy’s opinion when he’s a complete squid.. and in the past he’s gave some horrible advice.

    • @jer3996
      @jer3996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a dude who rides dirt bikes. And quite a few. Way more than you do. You may be a better rider, no one cares. You don't share anything you know. Keep tossing out insults, gets ya far in life.

    • @CurtisBrandt
      @CurtisBrandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plenty of squids out there and Kyle ain’t one of them. Tearing people down won’t make you taller. Get a life.

    • @MichaelLee-vk9fy
      @MichaelLee-vk9fy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jer3996 and your any better for putting your 2 cents in? Lol it’s a free country i can say whatever I want.

    • @jer3996
      @jer3996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha. Your reply reminds me of a child stomping his feet after being scolded by an adult. And yes, former Marines like me have ensured that you can say whatever you want. Free country and all.