First Ride: Honda CRF250X

[SpudRider]

Today the high temperature reached a balmy, 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, I got a chance to take my first ride on my new-to-me, 2004 Honda CRF250X.



This bike makes about the same horsepower as a stock WR250R, or a new, CRF250L with aftermarket exhaust and EFI programmer.



However, this bike has a curb weight of 254 pounds, versus the 295 pounds of the WR250R, and the 320 pounds of the CRF250L.

Getting a license plate for a dirt bike is very easy in Idaho. Without needing to present the bike for inspection, I walked out of the DMV with my license plate a mere ten minutes after I had entered.



This bike has a great suspension, and an excellent, Keihin, FCR 37mm carburetor. This motorcycle has a wide, smooth powerband, and is really a lot of fun to ride.



The weather will be cold for a while longer, and the trails are all snowed in right now. However, I look forward to the arrival of spring, when I can take the bike off road.



I attached the license plate to my bike with a polymer license bracket I purchased at State Trailer. After a little bending, and trimming, the license bracket looks as if it were designed for my motorcycle.



Spud