2012 Honda CRF250L: A Dual Sport CBR250R!

[FastDoc]

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:

[SpudRider]

The KDX220 is a very nice bike. However, you've got to love the wide power band on a 4-stroke, fuel injected engine.

Spud

[MICRider]

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:

[FastDoc]

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.

[gloud]

And the answer is $4499.00 US price.
http://powersports.honda.com/2013/crf250l/offroad.aspx
it is up on the honda site.

[Weldangrind]

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.

[FastDoc]

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 No way a guy would buy a carbureted KLX or an uber-expensive WR or an outdated DRZ when the Honda actually costs less! 8)

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by gloud

And the answer is $4499.00 US price.
http://powersports.honda.com/2013/crf250l/offroad.aspx
it is up on the honda site.

Thanks for the update, Gloud!

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

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 No way a guy would buy a carbureted KLX or an uber-expensive WR or an outdated DRZ when the Honda actually costs less! 8)

Honda is aggressively trying to regain market share for small displacement motorcycles with these bikes, Doc. I don't think it's a coincidence that Zongshen is now concentrating on bikes with engines of 150cc displacement, and smaller.

Spud

[gloud]

I guess they are shooting for August in the US.

[SpudRider]

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

[gloud]

I love chubby girls lol.. I am excited about the new honda for sure.

[MICRider]

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.

[SpudRider]

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

[SpudRider]

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