No, that's not picky. It can't be much of an adventure bike without storage (cargo or fuel).

Nice..
but this one's still the best...
Steve McQueen / CR250 Elsinore...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8nJvgSlSiM

Steve McQueen was a remarkably good rider. :) He could act, also. ;)

The CRF250L appears to be just about perfect for the riding I enjoy best here, in Idaho. I hope Honda keeps the price comparable to the CBR250R. :roll: If Honda decides to maximize profits on this bike, I will take a pass on it. ;)

Spud :)

pete, that was flat awesome! Thanks for the vid. Apparently, McQueen had a pimpin' boogie van. :lol:

X2! I enjoyed the video, Pete. :D

Spud :)

I'm getting old..

I can remember that playing in the picture thearters at
intervial about 1974..

I can't see the video mow but if we're talking Steve McQueen have you all seen, "On Any Sunday"?

I think most of Pete's commercial was borrowed from "On Any Sunday." ;)

Spud :)

The oil filler plug is easily accessible, as is the oil filter. The engine also has an oil sight glass. :)

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/galle..._machine06.jpg

The foot pegs are wider than those of the XR250. :)

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/comfo...e/img_size.gif

The stock skid plate certainly seems adequate. :)

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/galle..._offroad05.jpg

If the MSRP is close to $4,000, this bike will be very hard to resist! :D

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/engin...mg_crf250l.jpg

Spud :)

The engine in the stock, Yamaha WR250R generates 28 horsepower. The engine in the stock, Honda CRF250L generates 23 horsepower. I would be surprised if one couldn't get a few more horsepower from the liquid cooled, fuel injected, Honda engine. ;) However, 23 ponies is enough power for the riding I like best here in Idaho.

Also, if the CRF250L is priced close to the CBR250R, it will have an MSRP of approximately $4,099 USD. The Yamaha WR250R has an MSRP of $6,590 USD. I will gladly forego the 5 extra horsepower if I can pocket the extra $2,500 USD. ;)

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/galle..._offroad06.jpg

Spud :)

Wonder how big the clutch is.. As the houseing dosn't look
very big in Dia..
It would be great if a Rekluse full or semi auto clutch would fit..
http://rekluse.mybigcommerce.com/
http://youtu.be/WqU-ABaxICA

I don't know what size the clutch is; I couldn't find any specifications. ;) However, here's a parts diagram of the clutch assembly. :)

http://cdn.cheapcycleparts.com/image.../KYJ4E0800.png

Just in case anyone is wondering, the CRF250L has a six-speed transmission. :)

Spud :)

I am liking it. Maybe in 2022 I can afford a used one.

Well seeing as how the CRF230L is MSRP at $4999.00 I don't see 4K right away. but at the 5K mark I would still go red. I have run enough Yamaha's and their compromises for a lifetime. (not so much the current Wr but all the other Yams I have raced and ridden.)

The wide foot pegs, sight glass and six speed are all terrific features, but the stock skid plate isn't wide enough. I needs to shield a bit of the side covers and protect the oil filter and water pump housings. The stock skid plate is certainly better than what came on my XR, but the aftermarket will need to come to the rescue.