2012 Honda CRF250L: A Dual Sport CBR250R!

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by pete

There seems to be few little probs with it for a small ADV bike
fuel tanks to small..
don't seem to be any where solid to bolt a rear rack..
head lights to low to use a guard mounted tool bag ..

Prob getting a bit picky now... :oops:

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

[pete]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I really enjoy watching this particular video at the Honda World website.

http://world.honda.com/CRF250L/video/index.html

Spud

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

[SpudRider]

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

[Weldangrind]

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

[SpudRider]

X2! I enjoyed the video, Pete.

Spud

[pete]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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

I'm getting old..

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

[FastDoc]

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

[SpudRider]

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

Spud

[SpudRider]

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



The foot pegs are wider than those of the XR250.



The stock skid plate certainly seems adequate.



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



Spud

[SpudRider]

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.



Spud

[pete]

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/

[SpudRider]

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.



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

Spud

[katoranger]

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

[gloud]

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.)

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The stock skid plate certainly seems adequate.

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.