Boom or Bust?? 2022 Honda CRF250RX First Impressions!

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Finally got my first ride on the 2022 Honda CRF250RX. What a machine this is. I instantly felt comfortable on the bike since I've been riding the 450 version of this a little bit over the past couple of months.
Will this bike one of my all time favorites, or will I prefer the Yamaha and Kawasaki over this 250? Time will tell. One thing is for sure, Honda knows how to make a dirt bike.
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[@Bchristi94]

I love my 250! As per your previous video, I bought my first dirt bike. A 2020 WR250F. I mostly ride fire/access roads, ATV trails, and single track. The 250 is a great platform for a new rider. Thanks for all the great content! Cheers from NS, Canada

[@DirtSnowandPavement]

So, I watch so many of your videos and I love them because you concentrate on pros and cons of the bikes without being biased towards one. That's super huge. What I would love to hear from you is a comparison on these newer bikes to an all time Enduro icon, KDX200. Unless of course you have not ridden one which I'm sure is not the case. The only reason this is important to me is I just started riding moto this past February, so 8 months ago ( I raced ATVs for years late 90s early 2000s ) and my first bike was a KDX200. So after 3 months of the KDX I purchased a late model KTM 250 XCW. My experience the the KTM is good but not great. It's completely setup for me and my weight. 165. No matter what I do to this KTM it's still not as good as my KDX which I still have. Yeah it has electric start. Current geometry. Etc. But all in all if I had to choose I would take the KDX. Your thoughts? The Honda crf250rx, as an example, not good steering radius, flame out in low rpm, likes to be ridden fast better, ,5 speed, etc. The KDX loves to be lugged as it does ripping. Fantastic steering in tight woods. 6 speed, etc. Am I making sense? Is this comparison worth it?

[@jackieonassis7438]

Kyle, everyone is hoping you will do a crf250rx vs yz250fx comparison. Also curious about the current 250xc-f and whether it is better now than it used to be.

[@nlobosco565]

Test the redmoto USA 300rx , just did this on my 22 for east coast single track and it’s an animal!

[@Moneypress11]

U should take both bikes out to one of the small tracks at cherry creek and do lap times between the 250 and 450. Would be good to see difference side by side on the clock

[@CurtisBrandt]

Agreed, seems like a good time for a good, old-fashioned side-by-side video!

[@danstevens2204]

Interesting hearing your comments. Ariemann1 compared the WR250 and WR450 recently here in Aus and was only separated by a few seconds. If you guys haven’t seen him you’re missing out 👍

[@danielshown2045]

Thanks for throwing in the snipit about the KX and YZ! I may just go buy for the YZ250FX this weekend.

[@BSm2919]

Yes! I've been waiting to hear about this bike!

[@Dadandbrad_Adventures]

Love your review videos. Only wish you spent some more time on reviewing this bike. Especially some more seat time on some good single track. I know it's not gonna be as good as a 2 stroke but wish you had it for a few months longer.

[@MathewsGuitarWorks]

This is why a 350 would be the business.

[@benny-n-the-jets7052]

Honestly smaller displacement bikes are lot more fun just because their easier to through around and just easier to ride. But I would not trade my 450. just love having the power whenever I need it. Specially for dune and open desert.

[@lifeoff-road280]

i wish Honda made a 350RX. PERFECTION!

[@ibassham]

The Hondas would be a dream sweepstakes for me. Gonna go hard for entries. Thanks for these reviews!

[@ef2967]

I want to see you test a 450x with exhaust and vortex ecu. Ya heavy but it is setup for your type of riding with a softer suspension for trails and the power for monster hills :D The RX is still just an R racing bike with different mapping and the same 5 gear trans. You get 6 gears on the X

[@human1513]

So the motor / head & valves might last longer since for offroad, trail riding their is not much need to rev it out like a rider would be likely to do with Yami & Kawi 250? That sounds like a good thing wirh the power being in the maybe 1st 70% of the rpm range.

[@davidrankin7152]

Best bike I’ve ever owned

[@jeremyodonnell5551]

I just bought this bike yesterday, picking it up later this week. I was going to get the 250R but I'm thinking I made a wise decision with the RX. Curious to try out the launch control and see how much different this bike is vs the 2017 250R that I used to have.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

yeah, it's a cool bike.

[@davidrankin7152]

I have one and love it

[@Sers0812]

Did you ride the R in the woods. Here in europe the RX isnt available and I want to ride a 250 honda in the woods but I am afraid that is bad for the woods

[@OffGridCanada-506]

I just bought a 2015 crf250x, wonder how this would compare.

[@dozercoolman5498]

I am 14 and just getting back in to cross country racing and I got a 2015 rmz 250 I love every thing about the bike and love rmzs before 2018 before they re did them and would like to ask if you could review a rmz and share you're thoughts about the bike line

[@robertlambert7906]

Just get the x and do stage one and boom it’s ready for anything

[@admrlsalty]

that is a nice looking bike but what is that kickstand spring

[@joshlee931]

Is the 250RX green sticker

[@cutandrunfarms]

Looking forward to your preference between this bike, the KX and the YZ.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Yeah me too. Far too early to tell and it's always hard to judge it from a bike you haven't had for a while. I'll eventually develop opinions on it though.

[@dustieolson7513]

They absolutely rip on top end? Never heard it get over 10,000 rpm and it spins 14k meter eat man. They have a rev limiter for a reason lol. One of my favorite bikes of all time. Just got to hold her wide

[@Den.D425]

you are absolutely correct. I just got this bike. It has amazing, low end (literally crawls really well without giving gas), mid range is good, and then top end power shoots the front end up (especially in aggressive map). Not sure what Kyle means here. Seems like he is a bit biased against the honda bikes imo.

[@campesh2098]

This Bike is Impresionante

[@jongib6096]

Great bike, pretty bike, but I do think it misses the six speed wide ratio

[@bradl45]

450rx honda, to much for me to handle, I'd like to ride a 250rx(my buddies have 450's, lol). thanks for the content. Snow in Northern Utah, I'm going to Knolles this week end!!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Right on

[@thaines97]

Where were you able to get the X-Grip frame protectors from? Can’t find them anywhere for my ‘22 250RX

[@chrisrieger9201]

Have you tested the crf250F?

[@ethanhaskins6634]

Please could you try do a review on a ktm/husky/gasgas 4 stroke. Love yhe vids

[@ethanhaskins6634]

Maybe in the future, just a suggestion. Love the vids!!

[@thegeomatryproject2857]

would you recomennd this or the kx250x?

[@dirtbiket0m]

How would you rate these Honda’s compared to the Beta 390?

[@michaelcowles6337]

I would love to hear your opinion on this bike vs. the 250FX, because I’m about to scoop one of them up. Or maybe a KTM 250XC-F 🤔or the 350xcf?!? Lol. Seriously, super curious about the Honda vs. the other Japanese bikes. Thanks Kyle!

[@TylerN737s]

I’d love to hear the comparison side by side. I’m on a 21 250FX because of Kyle’s enthusiasm about it.

[@MultiKtm300]

I sold my Honda 2022 250RX and replaced it with a 2022 250FX. I tried two different tuners and never could get rid of the front wheel deflection and overall stiffness of the 22 250RX.

[@jackieonassis7438]

EXACTLY what I was thinking. Hopefully Kyle does a crf250rx vs yz250fx.

[@jackieonassis7438]

@@MultiKtm300 are you happier with the FX now? how does the rx power compare to the fx?

[@MultiKtm300]

@@jackieonassis7438 Yes I’m happy with the FX but it is stiff in stock form but not in an unpredictable way like the RX was. There are a lot of tuners with experience for the FX and more info and data to work with. I was one of the first to have a 22 RX and no one had any info on tuning so I was the “Guinea pig” I guess. The 22RX could be great bike. It’s extremely lightweight, no engine braking and handles quickly, front brake is powerful and the engine was a great improvement over previous models but the suspension valving was terrible in my opinion and the exhaust system is prone to denting because they made is so lightweight.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Need the Japanese 2t back

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Four strokes motors are way too much complex drama and rebuild expense. 2 strokes rule.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

@@carlatamanczyk3891 yeah man me an my cousin could rebuild and break in on a Friday afternoon and be ready for the track on Saturday I had a first generation cr125 ally frame and my cousin had a ktm sx150 it's that old saying less is more 4ts are ok if for smaller bikes like ur pitty and smaller bikes the crf150r is starting to get more complex from the simpler 4t

[@yorkchris10]

If I needed 3 to get in, I'll need same number out.

[@bikersoncall]

1:27 Thank you for not saying; ''that being said'' lol ''that being the case'' miles better..

[@tveitras]

Kyle, you gotta get on a Stark Varg and compare it!

[@ivanmilensky9408]

Hi,,,good review..Kyle and/or any viewers...need some comment or input...i am on the fence about getting one of these..heard some informal news that in RX 250's and rX 450's dirt is getting past the air filter due to poor fitting in the air box....not sure if this is true....i think there is an aftermarket adapter plate to help remedy,,,but would just like some rider and owner input if they have experienced this issue.....Thanks and keep up the good work and reviews!

[@jmeezy4050]

I'm a 4T die hard but after having an FX350 and now a new 350XCF I can't ever imagine going to a 250 or 450.....and most likely I'll just go 2T some day.....but not anytime soon.

[@rodjbosch]

I've had a 530,tuned 350 and currently run a 250FX . The 350 without doubt my favorite 4t engine....I sorta regret selling it. Got a smoking deal on the 250FX after selling my Husky 300 and gotta say the 250FX as a package is impressive. Torquey engine that screams,great suspension and extremely reliable. It's great in single track and still able to hit the motocross track. Suspension best of any stock off roader I've ridden. Into my mid 50s now,still hang with younger guys doing nasty stuff I've realized power ain't everything. I'll never go back 5o a 2t....and only other 4t I'd b7y would be the 350...

[@firemenonbikes]

@@rodjbosch you mustn't ride tight single track? 2T are far superior, the 4 strokes stall so much.

[@mackeymichael]

@@firemenonbikes I rode a mates 2022 CRF 250 F today on a grass track and at low revs it felt like trail bike power no snappiness, didn't expect that, and quite strong mid to top end.Pretty impressed l ride a 2020 WR250 F that does stall easily at low revs.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@firemenonbikes If you’re stalling, it’s the rider… just gotta be real.

[@edwardsfamilyantics392]

Awesome!!! Just no matter about the motor because after getting off the 450 this 250 will always feel soft haha

[@DirtBikeChannel]

You got that right!

[@Sleepy_mousa]

Wut honda still makes 2 strokes ?

[@chrisd6886]

Need to pick up some of those tie downs

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Yeah, you do :). dirtbikechannel.com/collections/straps-1

[@Bf0st3r]

I just got the same bike and so far I love it. I put the Fisch moto spark arrestor on mine like you did on the 450. Do you think it lowered the DB enough for public land?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

The Sparky isn't for making it quieter really... it's just about controlling sparks, and the one in one hundred million chance that you could make a fire with that :). If you need to make it quieter, FMF has some decent options, but they would be full mufflers.

[@coalcountryrider]

What handgaurds do you have installed on the 250?

[@joe0813]

Hey Kyle, what bike would you say has the softer suspension? the YZ250fx or the CRF250rx

[@MultiKtm300]

I’ve had both and the RX is rigid and sensitive to setup which I never figured out. The FX is more stable and doesn’t deflect in stock form.

[@joe0813]

@@MultiKtm300 Really? my 2020 FX deflects on everything at lower speeds. I think its way to stiff for slower stuff

[@lazyenword]

@@MultiKtm300 did you try lowering the highspeed compression?

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

I think the European wess series has it sorted they use 300 2strokes for hard enduros,and nearly all 350 for all there other events,

[@dustin9035]

The mapping on Rx is different than the R, that's why the kawi seems like a top end screamer, because it's identical to the kx250 in the engine department. The Rx will seem more tame vs the R but the Dyno shows the same power just delivered differently.

[@robertlambert7906]

Nope

[@1991enduro]

nice but give me a 300 2 stoke lol i do like the lookoff these tho

[@mattinthehat22]

The weight of the Honda is prolly what’s makin it feel slower than the other brands. Or at least contributing.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Anything is possible. It's not SLOW by any means. I'm just not sure it's got the "snap" of the other 250s I've owned the last couple of years. And for the record, I'm not even saying that's a bad thing. Some guys don't want them to be super snappy. They want smooth and controlled, so it's just something to point out. Maybe my opinion will change on it as well. This is really early on...

[@speedtoad6167]

Honda is one of the lightest 4 strokes

[@ronald8673]

@@DirtBikeChannel ...Honda tuned it to make a smoother powerband roll on compared to their mx bikes. From what reviews I have read, it is best suited for cross country, hare scrambles or desert . It still is a little lacking for lowend power for muddy enduros. They try to get around that by map selection.

[@juliagagnon6043]

Do YOU like the 250 or 450 better?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I need more time on the bikes to answer that fully. Way too early to say.

[@juliagagnon6043]

@@DirtBikeChannel Ok btw you make amazing content!

[@gary-ei8dd]

Does the 250RX really require valve check/adjustment every 15 hrs?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Manuals sometimes say the darnedest things. I take some of that stuff with a grain of salt. I don't know anyone that follows valve adjustments at those types of intervals.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I recommend adhering religiously to the recommended valve adjustments or it will cost you later. Especially if you plan on keeping the bike for some time.

[@croomrider9785]

Unless you’re racing at a pro level, or always on the rev limiter. You don’t have to check the valves that much. I can tell when mine need to be adjusted because it’ll get hard to start and won’t idle long.

[@CurtisBrandt]

I ignored the valve check interval on my 2002 CRF450R. The valves did get tight (hard starting, as @Croomrider97 said).

[@leontrout4552]

Thank you Kyle for every thing, your amazing keep it up! What's going to be your next bikes after the Hondas?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Not sure yet. I mean, I've got a KTM 250 XC and the 300 XC-W that I'll ride throughout the year. What bike would you suggest I look at next after the Hondas?

[@JoshLC80]

@@DirtBikeChannel I think a electric bike could be cool. I would also like to see you buy a used bike and show what to look for if your just starting out and just looking for a bike.

[@SketchyXC]

Maybe try the budget route? A lot of interest around the Kayo bikes. Im actually curious to see what you would think of them

[@edwardsfamilyantics392]

Maybe KX450X or YZ450FX

[@Ronhickmott]

@@DirtBikeChannel The TM250/300en has me very intrigued, I'm yet to hear anything negative. You can choose carb or fi,12 month warranty and they come with electric and kickstart. They cost more and they're a boutique brand, but they seem to have their shit together.

[@jeffbrown8974]

not really interested in this bike for a turn track why didn't you do some Enduro trail riding

[@keiannschyler]

the first i saw this bike in a showroom, i thought i saw Halle Berry.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

First Comment! Haha!

[@danstevens2204]

Are you high in this one?

[@hughthomas3945]

Hay can you do a off-road shoutout

[@kirtbell7256]

The clutch sucks I dont see how honda says it's tailored towards enduro and single track. Definitely not

[@johnchafin3817]

CRF450RX vs CRF250RX is the wrong comparison. I am more interested in a CRF250RX to YZ250FX comparison. If you are in the market for a 250 4T this is the comparison you are looking for.

[@elihautamaki547]

he gets a lot of questions on 450 vs 250. and there is not much difference between the hondas and yamahas, if your on the fence get whatever is cheaper/easier to get

[@pedrorelvao4117]

What about the 300 or the 400? Just think that the 300cc to the 400cc, bikes, are the best 4t, choices... 450 is just too much, and the 250 usually feels short...

[@yukonjon5964]

Hey everyone!!! Watch out for the SCAMMER who uses Kyle's logo plus a WhatsApp phone number!!! They will say you have won a bike and later want money for a small shipping fee. Don't do it!

[@AfanCvk]

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[@jaggerdfletcher1618]

Honda crfslowaf

[@outdoorshenanigans849]

I’m for one early

[@DirtBikeChannel]

nice

[@f5tornadeau]

4 stroke…. Ugh. 😫

[@MichaelLee-vk9fy]

It’s funny how everyone wants to hear this guy’s opinion when he’s a complete squid.. and in the past he’s gave some horrible advice.

[@jer3996]

He's a dude who rides dirt bikes. And quite a few. Way more than you do. You may be a better rider, no one cares. You don't share anything you know. Keep tossing out insults, gets ya far in life.

[@CurtisBrandt]

Plenty of squids out there and Kyle ain’t one of them. Tearing people down won’t make you taller. Get a life.

[@MichaelLee-vk9fy]

@@jer3996 and your any better for putting your 2 cents in? Lol it’s a free country i can say whatever I want.

[@jer3996]

Haha. Your reply reminds me of a child stomping his feet after being scolded by an adult. And yes, former Marines like me have ensured that you can say whatever you want. Free country and all.