2017 CRF250L First Ride

[@EZ4U2Say11]

I love my 17’ crf250l bought new zero miles plenty enough bike I’m 6’ 220 stock except hand guards and cranked rear spring all the way up

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

How does it handle your weight?

[@EZ4U2Say11]

It does just fine goes 72 on the highway

[@chrisdadigger1018]

Your Stock tires will be gone in 2000 miles. I’d recommend putting street tires on it. They handle way better less vibration and drag. And if I try can manage 90 mpg.

[@DadsDomain]

My dad got his 250L earlier this year and he absolutely loves it. However I will say the tires aren't "knobby" enough, they're the same tires on my 450L

[@GuyQ84]

I totally agree - This is why the previous owner of my bike put on kenda trackmasters, definitely very knobby (but still street legal).

[@DadsDomain]

@@GuyQ84 Ah I might have missed that. I think I'm going to try Tusk's new tire

[@artiexr222]

Good review GQ enjoyed it thanks for posting.

[@GuyQ84]

no problem, glad you enjoyed it!

[@-ghostyzz]

Nice town you live in reminds me of my home state PA

[@TradeBrigade]

If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for it? I'm looking at a 2015 with 1600 miles and the guy is asking $4000. Seems a little steep to me.

[@GuyQ84]

I did a little negotiating with the seller who was looking to upgrade, and spent $3,500 (cash) for the bike which is a '17 and it had just over 200 miles - but many / most of those miles were offroad, and so it had a good number of dents, scratches, and dings - and a few things needed repair / replacement, but it also had some good aftermarket stuff on it as well (hand guards, radiator guard, upgraded battery, spare set of tires, etc.). Note that in '17 there was a bit of a refresh. I think I got a very good deal, and according to a spreadsheet I have running, including registration / tax / new parts / insurance / etc. my grand total is about $4,700. $4k seems a little high, but these things really hold their value, and at the end of the day it's a honda that is going to last forever. If you think you are going to keep it for 10 years, then per year the difference between say $3k and $4k is only $100 / year...

[@TradeBrigade]

@@GuyQ84 Thanks for the info! Im going to have a look in person tomorrow. Pretty sure this one is stock other than the Yoshi pipe. Its got street / supermoto tires setup right now but they're super narrow. I might opt for something a little beefier.

[@GuyQ84]

@@thor5244 nice! Did that also include registration / tax / etc? Killer deal either way

[@chadbass4450]

I’m 6’2 around 295 lbs do you think this bike would be too small for me? I have dirt bike experience and really like the look of this bike!

[@GuyQ84]

You might need to beef up the suspension a bit but otherwise I think you'd be fine

[@xander2204]

I have it and I’m 6,2 and 230 pounds and I felt like the bike didn’t have enough juice to do what I wAnted, there’s a reason they call it a pig. But with 300 bucks in mods that was fixed and a lot better

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

Alex Neil what did you have done?

[@Largetalons]

@@CallsItLikeISeizeIts he probably went on a diet.

[@neu0zzy560]

6’3 and looking into this or kawi 230abs so how tall and are you comfortable?

[@GuyQ84]

I'm 6'1" about 190 lbs, the seat on this one is shaved down from previous owner, I think with new seat I'll be just fine. As is, I'm a little cramped but it's because I keep sliding down to the bottom when I'm sitting. Standing feels perfect.

[@neu0zzy560]

GuyQ so you’re saying the seat stays cushioned down? like a pillow lost its fluff? and still Im sure this is the one I will ride out with :)

[@GuyQ84]

@@neu0zzy560 no, the previous owner removed the foam to make it a little shorter, and i ordered new foam and seat cover

[@neu0zzy560]

GuyQ All in all great video, and pov quality , really just waiting on my “custom” overpriced helmet every noob rider buys online to get my crf250l abs !

[@GuyQ84]

@@neu0zzy560 Really glad you enjoyed the video! Ride safe!

[@cRockBallin22]

Just bought one.. only thing I’m worried about is accidental wheelies when accelerating hard.. lol. did u feel the bike lift with taking off quickly?

[@GuyQ84]

No more than any other bike. I also weigh almost 200 lbs though so that helps to keep it down :)

[@JettyLife23]

Are they the stock tires? They sound so loud lol. I have MT21's on my 250L, they're great off road, I don't have any on road miles on them yet though.

[@GuyQ84]

No, these are Kenda Trackmaster II's I believe. Definitely not stock, and as far as I know they are the most aggressive DOT compliant tires you can get.

[@tradelikebrad2592]

this particular CRF250L appears slower than the average CRF250L but maybe its just my eyes