2012 Honda CRF250L: A Dual Sport CBR250R! - Page 10

gloud · 05-31-2012, 05:52 AM

I need to stop by the local honda dealer and inquire about preorders. (hopefully will have the money from the estate soon...)

SpudRider · 05-31-2012, 12:56 PM

I hope the CRF250L is available in early August, rather than late August. :roll: It is wonderful, that the MSRP of the CRF250L is priced $500 less than the carbureted KLX250S, and $2,100 less than the WR250R.

The CRF250L weighs about 20 pounds more that both of these motorcycles, which is significant, but not a enormous amount of weight. The difference amounts to 7 percent more weight.

I'm sure the Honda will have excellent support with aftermarket goodies.

Spud

FastDoc · 05-31-2012, 12:58 PM

A Shorai battey and an FMF Q4 and you've saved half that weight already. PLUS no need to rejet for the pipe!

SpudRider · 05-31-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

A Shorai battey and an FMF Q4 and you've saved half that weight already. PLUS no need to rejet for the pipe!

No need to rejet.

Those are beautiful words!

No need to rejet for altitude or differences in temperature. No need to rejet for exhaust or airbox changes. Optimum power and fuel mileage at all times. No need to purchase a larger, aftermarket fuel tank, and carry more weight in fuel. Since the bike gets 104 mpg, the stock, 2-gallon fuel tank has a range of 208 miles.

Nine new patents on the high tech, low maintenance engine. All this, and an MSRP of $4,499. 8O Thank you, Honda!

Spud

FastDoc · 05-31-2012, 02:00 PM

So does your local Honda dealer know you by name yet Spud?

I WISH my KLX was EFI!!!

gloud · 05-31-2012, 03:28 PM

I keep pestering the sales guys at Valley motorsports in northampton mass. they are sick of me asking at this point. I had to explain to them what it was the first time I asked. LOL

MICRider · 05-31-2012, 09:15 PM

I'm definitely going to check these out when/if they release them in Canada. Looks like a really nimble D/S. I love my KLR to pieces but think it's way too heavy for technical riding, it requires momentum to get through the tough stuff where'as a lighter bike can just tractor along

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SpudRider · 05-31-2012, 10:45 PM

Your KLR650 is a great bike, Stew.

However, the CRF250L will be about 100 pounds lighter than your KLR650. 8O

Spud

SpudRider · 06-03-2012, 05:10 AM

Here's a link to a side-by-side comparison of the specifications for the Yamaha WR250R and the Honda CRF250L.

http://rickramsey.net/WR250RvsCRF250L.htm

Spud

FastDoc · 06-03-2012, 12:49 PM

Nice comparison. Someone put a lot of effort into that. 8)

pete · 06-03-2012, 07:47 PM

Wonder what HP it puts out..
25 to 30 would be good , any more
and it starts to become to higher maintanance..

The 7.7L tank is a bit limiting..hopefuly someone
will make a 12 or 14L tank...

SpudRider · 06-03-2012, 11:20 PM

I believe Honda is claiming 23 hp, and 104 mpg, Pete. The 2-gallon fuel tank should have a pretty good range, even if the mpg figures are for imperial gallons, instead of U.S. gallons.

Spud

pete · 06-04-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I believe Honda is claiming 23 hp, and 104 mpg, Pete. The 2-gallon fuel tank should have a pretty good range, even if the mpg figures are for imperial gallons, instead of U.S. gallons.

Spud

23hp is good.. my XR250 puts out 23hp..
even on a imperial gallon thats over 200km range
about the same as mine with a 11L tank..

I will have to have a look at one when/If they arrive..
Honda NZ has a very limited range here.. talking to the guy that owns the local Honda shop he really pissed with Honda NZ..He loses lots of sales
because they don't bring in the road legal models people want..

Honda dirt bikes went out of favor here a few years ago..Honda NZ got stuck with bikes they had trouble selling... they have been a bit weary ever since... You were able to buy new 2 year old models at bargan basement prises for a while.. 700cc Transalps , they were almost giving them away..

iTrack · 06-05-2012, 07:47 PM

This bike is really something. Does anyone know what the top speed will be without buzzing it out? Texas has changed the speed limit to 75, so if it can do 77ish comfortably than it would be an excellent DS for us Texas guys.

FastDoc · 06-05-2012, 07:51 PM

With a pipe and jet kit and K&N my KLX250 (similar HP) ran an honest GPS 91 MPH flat out tucked. On hard core knobbies more like 81-85.

If you stick with dualsport tires, maybe more on the 50/50 side than my Dunlop 606's (90/10's) 75 will be 'doable' but not comfortable. 20 miles of freeway would be enough for me at those speeds.

IF you plan to be on road more you can add a tooth to the countershaft which would help. I did not do that on the KLX as I like the way it is geared stock.

05-31-2012, 12:56 PM	#137
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I hope the CRF250L is available in early August, rather than late August. :roll: It is wonderful, that the MSRP of the CRF250L is priced $500 less than the carbureted KLX250S, and $2,100 less than the WR250R. The CRF250L weighs about 20 pounds more that both of these motorcycles, which is significant, but not a enormous amount of weight. The difference amounts to 7 percent more weight. I'm sure the Honda will have excellent support with aftermarket goodies. 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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05-31-2012, 12:58 PM	#138
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A Shorai battey and an FMF Q4 and you've saved half that weight already. PLUS no need to rejet for the pipe! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-31-2012, 02:00 PM	#140
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	So does your local Honda dealer know you by name yet Spud? I WISH my KLX was EFI!!! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-31-2012, 10:45 PM	#143
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Your KLR650 is a great bike, Stew. However, the CRF250L will be about 100 pounds lighter than your KLR650. 8O 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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06-03-2012, 05:10 AM	#144
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Here's a link to a side-by-side comparison of the specifications for the Yamaha WR250R and the Honda CRF250L. http://rickramsey.net/WR250RvsCRF250L.htm 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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05-31-2012, 05:52 AM	#136
gloud Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westhampton Mass USA Posts: 155	I need to stop by the local honda dealer and inquire about preorders. (hopefully will have the money from the estate soon...)
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05-31-2012, 03:28 PM	#141
gloud Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westhampton Mass USA Posts: 155	I keep pestering the sales guys at Valley motorsports in northampton mass. they are sick of me asking at this point. I had to explain to them what it was the first time I asked. LOL
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05-31-2012, 09:15 PM	#142
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I'm definitely going to check these out when/if they release them in Canada. Looks like a really nimble D/S. I love my KLR to pieces but think it's way too heavy for technical riding, it requires momentum to get through the tough stuff where'as a lighter bike can just tractor along .
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06-03-2012, 12:49 PM	#145
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice comparison. Someone put a lot of effort into that. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-03-2012, 07:47 PM	#146
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,262	Wonder what HP it puts out.. 25 to 30 would be good , any more and it starts to become to higher maintanance.. The 7.7L tank is a bit limiting..hopefuly someone will make a 12 or 14L tank... __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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06-03-2012, 11:20 PM	#147
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I believe Honda is claiming 23 hp, and 104 mpg, Pete. The 2-gallon fuel tank should have a pretty good range, even if the mpg figures are for imperial gallons, instead of U.S. gallons. 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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06-05-2012, 07:47 PM	#149
iTrack Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 28	This bike is really something. Does anyone know what the top speed will be without buzzing it out? Texas has changed the speed limit to 75, so if it can do 77ish comfortably than it would be an excellent DS for us Texas guys.
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06-05-2012, 07:51 PM	#150
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	With a pipe and jet kit and K&N my KLX250 (similar HP) ran an honest GPS 91 MPH flat out tucked. On hard core knobbies more like 81-85. If you stick with dualsport tires, maybe more on the 50/50 side than my Dunlop 606's (90/10's) 75 will be 'doable' but not comfortable. 20 miles of freeway would be enough for me at those speeds. IF you plan to be on road more you can add a tooth to the countershaft which would help. I did not do that on the KLX as I like the way it is geared stock. __________________ Happy to serve.
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