2012 Honda CRF250L: A Dual Sport CBR250R! - Page 16

SpudRider · 12-14-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I like the gas guage.

So do I, Allen. The CRF250L has a very nice, digital dashboard.

Spud

pete · 12-15-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I like the gas guage.

Gas gauge :roll: .....It's a 250cc dirt bike for christ sake..
I would most lightly buy it because of the prise..
But a WR would be first choice.. Don't think either
will make me ride any better ...My self-preservation
instent is just to strong now along with my in-abillity
to bounce as I once did..

One good thing..I don't get as meany of those..
" O No this is going to hurt ... moments"

keithert · 01-15-2013, 08:31 AM

I looked at this bike last week. It is a sweet bike. The dealers out the door price was $5200 including tax and registration. They were charging for freight.

SpudRider · 01-15-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by keithert

I looked at this bike last week. It is a sweet bike. The dealers out the door price was $5200 including tax and registration. They were charging for freight.

Indeed, this is a very nice motorcycle.

Where do you live? Many dealers are selling this bike at MSRP without any added freight charges, et cetera.

Spud

keithert · 01-16-2013, 01:19 PM

I'm in Illinois. The dealer just became a Honda dealer and claim they are selling all Honda's at cost plus setup to move a lot of Hondas in their first year as a dealer. Them seem to think they are giving people a deal!

SpudRider · 01-16-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by keithert

I'm in Illinois. The dealer just became a Honda dealer and claim they are selling all Honda's at cost plus setup to move a lot of Hondas in their first year as a dealer. Them seem to think they are giving people a deal!

If I were you, I would contact Honda East in Maumee, Ohio. They are selling new, Honda CRF250L motorcycles for $4,269, plus a modest documentation charge. Honda East never charges freight, dealer prep, or any other bogus, additional fees.

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...250L-105026084

If you can rent or borrow a trailer, it will be well worth your effort to to cross Indiana and buy the bike at Honda East in western Ohio. You can pay tax for the bike after you get it back home in Illinois.

Spud

SpudRider · 01-16-2013, 02:46 PM

Honda has announced it will be building a supermoto version of the CRF250L called the CRF250M.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ble-supermoto/

Spud

Krasi_BG · 01-17-2013, 03:11 AM

Hm, that's more like my cup of tea now.... 8)

Weldangrind · 01-18-2013, 12:45 AM

It caught Son of Weldangrind's eye as well.

SpudRider · 01-31-2013, 07:23 AM

Cycle News did a comparison of the three, Japanese, 250cc, dual sport motorcycles.

It's nice to have choices. Each of these three bikes will appeal to different riders, based upon their preferred riding.

Spud

katoranger · 01-31-2013, 08:31 AM

I think I would have to go for the Honda. My riding is slow paced and I prefer a lower seat. For the cost difference one can buy alot of farkles.

Now to wait 5 years for a used one.

FastDoc · 01-31-2013, 12:07 PM

All good bikes. NO ONE will get any of those three and not be happy

. It's just a matter of personal preferences/priorities.

More higher performance off road oriented? The Yamaha. (It helps if you have a lot of $ to select this option :wink: )

More street/trail oriented? The Honda. The value of this bike cannot be overstated. It is an amazing bargin. :P

Need lighter weight and more suspension for off roading? The Kawasaki.

With that said these are three excellent bikes. I own the Kawasaki and like it a lot. If I owned the Yamaha or Honda I would be happy too.

For my style the Yamaha would be the best, but it cost several thousand more than the KLX so I wallowed my wallet to have a vote. :wink:

I expect all three will last a long time. The Yamaha being the highest strung will likely have the most long term issues. The Honda is brand new with many new technologies that are unproven and give me (only a little) concern. The Kawasaki is understressed and proven technology that will likely last as the better part of forever.

FWIW there are inexpensive kits to punch the Kawasaki out all the way to 351cc.

Out of these three now, I would pick the Husqvarna. 8)

FastDoc · 01-31-2013, 12:37 PM

Good enough for Doc to ride to work on this morning. :P Pic taken through my office window.

SpudRider · 01-31-2013, 03:38 PM

The CRF250L bikes are selling like hotcakes all over the world. In a few years the used bikes will be an even better value than the new ones!

Spud

FastDoc · 01-31-2013, 04:09 PM

The CRF250L's pricing is Honda's kick in the arse to it's competition, Japanese and Chinese.

It's a real gamechanger in this segment.

It will be interesting to see what Kawasaki does next. Suzuki is not eben in this market, and the Yamaha appeals to a somewhat different buyer.

01-16-2013, 02:46 PM	#232
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Honda has announced it will be building a supermoto version of the CRF250L called the CRF250M. http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ble-supermoto/ Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-18-2013, 12:45 AM	#234
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It caught Son of Weldangrind's eye as well. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-31-2013, 07:23 AM	#235
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Cycle News did a comparison of the three, Japanese, 250cc, dual sport motorcycles. It's nice to have choices. Each of these three bikes will appeal to different riders, based upon their preferred riding. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-31-2013, 08:31 AM	#236
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think I would have to go for the Honda. My riding is slow paced and I prefer a lower seat. For the cost difference one can buy alot of farkles. Now to wait 5 years for a used one. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-31-2013, 12:07 PM	#237
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	All good bikes. NO ONE will get any of those three and not be happy . It's just a matter of personal preferences/priorities. More higher performance off road oriented? The Yamaha. (It helps if you have a lot of $ to select this option :wink: ) More street/trail oriented? The Honda. The value of this bike cannot be overstated. It is an amazing bargin. :P Need lighter weight and more suspension for off roading? The Kawasaki. With that said these are three excellent bikes. I own the Kawasaki and like it a lot. If I owned the Yamaha or Honda I would be happy too. For my style the Yamaha would be the best, but it cost several thousand more than the KLX so I wallowed my wallet to have a vote. :wink: I expect all three will last a long time. The Yamaha being the highest strung will likely have the most long term issues. The Honda is brand new with many new technologies that are unproven and give me (only a little) concern. The Kawasaki is understressed and proven technology that will likely last as the better part of forever. FWIW there are inexpensive kits to punch the Kawasaki out all the way to 351cc. Out of these three now, I would pick the Husqvarna. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-15-2013, 08:31 AM	#228
keithert Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 46	I looked at this bike last week. It is a sweet bike. The dealers out the door price was $5200 including tax and registration. They were charging for freight.
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01-16-2013, 01:19 PM	#230
keithert Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 46	I'm in Illinois. The dealer just became a Honda dealer and claim they are selling all Honda's at cost plus setup to move a lot of Hondas in their first year as a dealer. Them seem to think they are giving people a deal!
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01-17-2013, 03:11 AM	#233
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	Hm, that's more like my cup of tea now.... 8)
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01-31-2013, 12:37 PM	#238
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good enough for Doc to ride to work on this morning. :P Pic taken through my office window. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-31-2013, 03:38 PM	#239
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The CRF250L bikes are selling like hotcakes all over the world. In a few years the used bikes will be an even better value than the new ones! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-31-2013, 04:09 PM	#240
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The CRF250L's pricing is Honda's kick in the arse to it's competition, Japanese and Chinese. It's a real gamechanger in this segment. It will be interesting to see what Kawasaki does next. Suzuki is not eben in this market, and the Yamaha appeals to a somewhat different buyer. __________________ Happy to serve.
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