05-04-2012, 04:16 PM | #121 |
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You know Spud, your KDX is capable of leaving that Honda behind like it had two flat tires and peanut butter in the gas tank, right? :wink:
You could have a 60 pound backpack on the KDX and STILL weigh less than that Honda, right? :wink:
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05-04-2012, 10:29 PM | #122 |
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The KDX220 is a very nice bike. However, you've got to love the wide power band on a 4-stroke, fuel injected engine.
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05-04-2012, 11:08 PM | #123 |
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Indeed, granted the two strokes i've owned were pretty much used up and worn out, I much prefer four strokes to noisy smoky two strokes :wink:
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05-05-2012, 01:15 AM | #124 |
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That's also true.
I am a TOTAL believer in modern 4 stroke power. My YZ400 is addictive. Low midrange and top end WOW! But the 2 stroke is a heck of a lot cheaper to maintain and rebuild, and lighter to boot. Everything's a tradeoff.
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05-29-2012, 10:07 AM | #125 |
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And the answer is $4499.00 US price.
http://powersports.honda.com/2013/crf250l/offroad.aspx it is up on the honda site. |
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05-29-2012, 11:14 AM | #126 |
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Once dealer fees and taxes are added, it will be very close to Spud's prediction of $4600.00! That's a pretty good price.
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05-29-2012, 11:35 AM | #127 |
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I am SO HAPPY to be wrong on this one! :P
I'm still amazed. :!: This is curtains for the competition. No way a guy would buy a carbureted KLX or an uber-expensive WR or an outdated DRZ when the Honda actually costs less! 8)
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05-29-2012, 02:19 PM | #128 | |
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05-29-2012, 02:24 PM | #129 | |
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05-29-2012, 03:24 PM | #130 |
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I guess they are shooting for August in the US.
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05-29-2012, 05:19 PM | #131 |
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The new, CRF250L is priced $500 less than the CRF230L it replaced! Here's a quote for the following website.
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/05/2...ounced-for-us/ "The 2013 Honda CRF250L is powered by a liquid-cooled fuel-injected 249cc Single inherited from the CBR250R, so it carries the same low-friction innovations such as the roller rocker arm design. Like the CBR, the CRF250L is produced in Thailand, helping keep costs low. By contrast, the CRF250L is $500 cheaper than the CRF230L it replaces, despite adding a larger engine with fuel injection, double-overhead cams, and liquid cooling. Honda is becoming innovative once again. I'm a little disappointed with the claimed curb weight of 320 pounds. However, the CRF250L costs almost $2,100 less than the Yamaha, WR250R! 8O http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...5/0/specs.aspx That kind of money buys a lot of fuel, tires, and aftermarket parts that will drop some weight from the slightly chubby Honda. Spud
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05-29-2012, 06:36 PM | #132 |
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I love chubby girls lol.. I am excited about the new honda for sure.
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05-30-2012, 10:11 PM | #133 |
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Has anyone seen anything on a Canadian release date for it? I went to honda.ca but couldn't find any mention of it, just the 230 still.
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05-31-2012, 12:37 AM | #134 |
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I think Honda Canada will probably make an announcement pretty soon, Stew. The following link anticipates the Canadian MSRP will be CN$5,000.
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/02/2...r-america-yet/ Spud
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05-31-2012, 04:10 AM | #135 |
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According to the Honda website at the following link, the new CRF250L will be available for sale in the United States in August.
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/ar...spx?id=6704-en Spud
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