Honda CRF250F Review - Why It's NOT The Right Bike For You

[@MotocrossHideout]

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[@BrandonBigB956]

Made it a 400cc. Bring back the XR400 engine in this same frame!

[@larrysheftel2279]

6sp and suspension

[@jasper_of_puppets]

Honda should be making these with inverted forks.

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

Not sure I get the title as you seem to like it? I guess your just saying use caution and think before buying a bike

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@Truth-Be-Told-USA It's a click-bait-y title

[@RobinBrowne-k6k]

Under rated. This is my goto trail bike and for the price, no brainer.

[@MotocrossHideout]

I've been riding it more often lately. Thanks for watching and sharing, Robin!

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

Really smooth low speed, love it ❤

[@shannonbunch1003]

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on this bike.. I would love a 2 stroke gas gas, but I probably need to ride something like this until I get comfortable riding again... in my 50's now, I'm sure bones break a little easier as I've aged.

[@jamiearnott72]

@@shannonbunch1003 I am 52...Just bought a 2024 last week, super fun!

[@societyisboring]

I got the 150f been riding it for 10 plus years

[@stevef8065]

This is a great bike for experienced riders who want to trail ride. Who wants a reliable low maintenance dirt bike that cost far less. This bikes msrp is under 5k. A race bike is north of 10k. This in NOT a beginner bike it’s a bike that offers what it was built for, I am F#ck’n sick of people calling it a “beginner” bike and talking it down like it can’t perform well. If your a good rider you will love the low end grunt and linear power delivery. It will beat many race bikes on single track tight technical trails.

[@MotocrossHideout]

I totally agree that it can beat race bikes in the tight stuff and is great for a low budget, affordable trail bike! What would you say is a good "beginner bike for adults" is, Steve?

[@jmfaria450]

This is the perfect beginner bike for someone looking for a good beginner bike. It's also a perfect bike for someone that just wants non competitive casual trail riding experience. Regardless of skill level. I'm gonna get one to ride with my daughter on her 110. That wouldn't be very easy on my yz250x or my heavy DRZ. Different tool for a different job.

[@MotocrossHideout]

@jmfaria450 Totally agree, it's perfect for that. Thanks for watching!

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

@@jmfaria450 its a beginners bike, take er easy

[@ClaudeMarchand-k3l]

its a girl bike not a beginner bike. you are right. and its great, I got one.

[@yo_marc]

I don’t know what I’ve become but I want one of these pretty bad. More than an R or X or pretty much anything else out there today. I’ve owned MX bikes for more than 25 years - I just want something to have fun on that’s trouble free and low maintenance. And maybe humble one of those MX bikes in the woods.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Ha, sounds like it's calling your name then! 😉

[@jeremyclarkson-69]

Nice choice tbh I'm waiting for Honda to release a 300f or 450f the 250 just ain't it for me

[@goldfish37]

I own a 2022. Been into bikes my whole life, not my first rodeo. Electric start, fuel injection, almost no maintenance, tractor level torque and handles the dirt roads and logging trails like a dream. It’s seriously under rated.

[@societyisboring]

Honda 150 f/r/RB/L is the best for that

[@societyisboring]

​@@goldfish37electric start sucks especially on dirtbikes or enduros. Needs kick start for reliability and ease of maintenance

[@jewelrymaker1607]

Found one of these for a friends adult daughter. She was comming off a TTR 125 and she LOVES it. I rode it a bit and its a pretty fun ride to! Found one with just a few hours on it for $3500 IIRC. We put a Tusk dual sport kit on it and got it plated. Pretty easy to do here in Idaho.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Nice, that's a good deal too! Yep, great transition bike. We recently had two ladies try ours out on the trail loop and they really enjoyed it.

[@hairlessharescrambler56]

I'm 45 years old and 230 pounds and I recently sold my 02 cr250r and now ride a stock 2023 crf250F and I love this bike it's so light and easy to ride you can fly through single track trails,no more dealing with carb issues and the electric start is nice

[@MotocrossHideout]

Ha, nice! Yeah, EFI and e-start sure are luxurious 😆

[@hairlessharescrambler56]

Yeah electric start is awesome especially when you're overdue for a knee replacement from old injuries

[@jvogler_art4708]

I’ve sold all my race oriented bikes and my current daily driver bike is an XR250r with a 277 big bore. Amazing bike for so cal desert riding. I am 6’2” so it’s kind of the perfect height for me as well. I would love to get a crf 250f to play around on as well but there just isn’t enough reason to dump my xr for it. If I ever get a second bike though, this is it. Kick starting the Xr, while reliable, is really really hard sometimes. Also I’m sure the fuel injection system works great. I ride in the high desert so altitudes can change and jetting the carb can be difficult to get right.

[@waynes.2983]

Dude. I'm 5'4" and the xr250r is perfect height for me. That's why I ride one. At 6'2" how do you even fit on it?

[@easternyellowjacket276]

This is a good beginners bike for an adult. It shouldn't be compared to the old XR250R, which other than the 250cc displacement, was completely different. The XR was a full sized dirt bike with a competent suspension, totally different engine and was better for more experienced riders. If Honda made the XR250R with updated components on the suspension and motor but kept it air cooled, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

[@MotocrossHideout]

You bring up some interesting points. The XR250R has more suspension travel and slightly more peak power, otherwise these bikes are very comparable. Not sure if you've owned or ridden the CRF250F, but from what I remember of the old XR, this CRF is more similar than any other bike I've ridden, which is why I mentioned it in this video. They're both full size bikes (21/18" wheels). Both have 4-valve 250cc engines. They mainly just detuned the suspension, which can be modified to perform better, just like many people did with the XR. Thanks for watching. -Kelley

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I still have an 03 XR250 with a 280 kit. It is much better power wise and suspension wise than that CRF250F. And when it comes to the gnarliest rails you can find in Idaho, it is right at home. It's not as fast as my Beta 300 but it is still a wonderful and very capable mountain bike.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Awesome - I bet it's a great mountain bike for those single-track trails! Thanks for sharing!

[@shockadellick]

All the XR's were awesome. Recently updated my 2002 XR250 with an Aloop MX body kit, I can now almost match the speed of the CRF230 in the woods. Next step for my XR is taking out to 280cc.👍

[@jandrews377]

Im not in the market for one of these, but I stayed for the sound effects :)

[@MotocrossHideout]

🤣🤪

[@davidrf1000]

I bought one of these for my daughter for christmas and she loves it. Main problem is picking it up when she lays it down. It's way too heavy and I feel like I should have got her something lighter. Problem is, there isn't much to choose from unless I would have got something with less power.

[@MotocrossHideout]

I'm glad she likes it! You should have her watch this video on "How To Easily Pick Up A Dirt Bike That Weighs More Than You": kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qtpZKrn7-mppI And then watch until the end to learn the next step to prevent falling over in the first place ;)

[@Tobyone12]

Beta Xtrainer for the weight but not the price

[@TheLucas2696]

I *need* a CRF450F. A playbike for full size adults. Please Honda.

[@noone3734]

Wow, cool idea, or even a 350. I'd also like a full sized trail bike

[@Canadian_Crf_kid]

@@noone3734the 250f is a full size trail bike 😂

[@noone3734]

@@Canadian_Crf_kid I meant with a ~38 inch seat height, like the same geometry as a normal full size dirt bike

[@maxtheman258]

I just bought one of these and I can say that I love it. It’s an amazing bike for a pretty cheap price. It’s reliable but not slow by any means. It can do around 65 and it will pull the front end up in 3rd gear with a little bit of clutch. I have been riding for a while but this is my first big bike and I absoloutley love it. It’s amazing for adults to learn on but it’s also amazing for experienced adults who know what they’re doing. As a kid, I can throw this bike around and it feels quite similar to a 250r. Maintenance is easy on it and it is very reliable. Overall an awsome bike for trails regardless of skill

[@MotocrossHideout]

Glad you like it - thanks for sharing, Max!

[@HeathenRides]

You can still buy brand new xr250 in the philipines its actually the most popular bike in the mountain provinces i kinda want one myself because they are affordable and easy to work on

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah we don't always get the good bikes here in the U.S. Thanks for watching, Martin!

[@larrysheftel2279]

Honda removed 6th gear nuts . I have two 250fs the suspension is just as bad as 230f. I replaced the forks with 11in travel xr400. Replaced rear shock long travel xr350 shock . Now loving this 250f

[@MotocrossHideout]

Hey Larry, I know you have a lot of experience with these bikes based on all your posts on thumpertalk over the years! I got a Fox shock for my 230 from you several years ago - too bad they stopped making them for it. I don't think the 250f suspension is quite as bad as the 230 in stock form but it's definitely harsh and doesn't soak up the bumps as nicely as your fork and shock mods.

[@larrysheftel2279]

@@MotocrossHideout I have two 250fs suspension beats you to death. No way to ride it in baja Mexico. With mods I did throw away shock and fork . It's a fun moto know how is your 230

[@MotocrossHideout]

I bet it does when you're doing all those bike tours for days on end down there. My 230 with Fox shock and your old CR85 forks setup is great in the woods and mountain single track trails 🤠

[@NathanEbenal]

Need feedback please. Rode dirt bikes in my teens and early 20’s. Now 48. However rode Harleys ever since. Trying to decide between an RX and an F. 98% will be trail riding in northern British Columbia. Leaning towards an F, but don’t want to be underwhelmed on power. Thanks!

[@MotocrossHideout]

Hey Nathan, I recommend watching this video and then letting me know what you think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2XHiaCraJerlZI

[@maxtheman258]

Get the F. Not underwhelming at all. Plenty of power, lugs around riders of any weight and is even amazing for wheelies

[@RDEnduro]

Great review, shame about the 6spd but im sure the 250 has the torque to manage it, nice to hear its a tuff bike.

[@SVTBansheeman]

I picked up a new 2024 yesterday. It's so weird coming from two strokes to this. I just wish it was a little lower since I'm 5'7"ish. I'd like to ride a crf250fx one day to feel power deliver difference but the crf250f makes more than enough power for me. I didn't expect it to have as much power off idle as it does nor did I expect first gear to be as low as it is. So far, so good 👌

[@MotocrossHideout]

Congrats on your new bike! Yeah it's noticably wider/bigger than my 230 (I'm 5'6" with extra short legs). What's the hardest part about its height for you?

[@SVTBansheeman]

Thank you. Just throwing a leg over it but i',m not used to a big bike anymore. It's been roughly 9 years since I've had my yz250 and that was never a big deal. I just need to be in better shape. I can tippy toe both feet and once with the crf. With the electric start, it's makes it is leaps better. I'm just not used to the overall size considering I have been having a crf50 for a couple years lol. It rides smoother than my banshee with low tier elkas. I doubt ill ever get better suspension since I just ride flat down field roads.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Gotcha, thanks for sharing. You don't need both feet on the ground - one is enough to balance with confidence using proper technique - check out this vid and let me know what you think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYSTlJ6gr6eegKM

[@pepperspray4144]

Great video, I like how you explained this simple bike, were buying.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know what you think :)

[@alexbereziychuk9891]

Great video! I really want a good trail bike but I also would like to be able to putt around town would the crf300l be good for the trail riding as well? or is the CRF250 a whole lot better?

[@MotocrossHideout]

Hey Alex, they're both great beginner bikes. If you absolutely need a street legal bike, then the CRF300L is a good choice, but if you can get by with an off-road only/trail bike, then the CRF250F is definitely going to handle better on trails mainly due to being considerably lighter and better handling at low speeds. Thanks for watching!

[@classrides]

I wore out a CRF250X but because of where I ride I didn't want to go to the RX, maybe too much bike for my purposes. I bought the 250F and wow, you do have to be careful not to over-ride it. The first thing I did was change the shock and every time I ride it I'm thinking of changing the springs. All that said, I LOVE the motor, everything you said is right on, my trails are mostly high 3rd gear for me and the FI and the delivery are pretty sweet. It is trouble free, just don't try to send it 😅

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah, once you get above 15-20 mph on rough terrain, the stock suspension shows its weakness. But if it came with better components it would probably cost $2k+ more...

[@beartiger1553]

Hear in Australia we used them as work bikes mustering cattle can be on the bike 10 plus hours a day there a fantastic bike very forgiving and not to tiring no problem putting new or not vey experienced riders on them

[@MotocrossHideout]

Wow, 10 hours! Do you upgrade the seat?! Thanks for sharing :)

[@beartiger1553]

@@MotocrossHideoutyes gets a padded seat but I’m used to the long days 25 years at it

[@danielp4507]

Nice. I have 23' crf250f and i have an 88' xr250r that needs a bit of TLC

[@MotocrossHideout]

Both great trail bikes - thanks for watching, Daniel!

[@nbashotty]

I’m 6’6 is it a good bike?

[@mojoknows66]

Why do they not put the 6 speed in it and make it a road legal duel sport so you could actually ride it to the trail?

[@MotocrossHideout]

Completely agree on the 6-speed. For a street legal bike, that's what the CRF250/300L is for - it require a lot more equipment to meet road standards.

[@01swainco]

It's not a hard core dirt bike It will last a long long time It will be reliable and reasonable off-road bike And if you want pull the motor and throw in a hot piston and cam, port the head, toss a carb and pipe- completely different bike It's something you can buy and ride for a very long time And mod to your specs over time I miss that aspect of riding now .I realize all that aftermarket stuff is way more expensive now

[@Gwoqamole]

as a trail bike would you prefer ttr230 or crf250f

[@MotocrossHideout]

I personally like the CRF250F because of the EFI and how well it runs no matter the climate. With that said, the TTR230 feels slightly smaller and lighter, making it easier to handle, but they're both pretty similar and solid trail bikes.

[@timstricklin3147]

Wanted to get into dirt bike riding but wanted to start small so I wouldn't overdo it I just went and picked up a slightly used 22 Model Yamaha TTR 125 Le. Let's just say I really wish I would have went with a Honda crf250f. Because I'm a grown man at 5:11 and on the Yamaha 125 the handlebars are hitting my legs when I try to turn and when I stand up to ride standing up I feel like I'm riding a toddler's trike or something probably should have done more research before I just went and bought one😂. Plus I really wish I had the power to just gouge into it and ride a wheelie when I wanted to and this little bike just ain't doing it for me like I think it should or maybe I'm doing it wrong going to trade up though and see what the Hondas got

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah you're definitely on the tall side for the 125. With that said, I ride bikes that I'm too big for all the time and with the right technique, it's a little more comfortable to stand. Check out this video here for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOQo2iLmcR7fpo

[@Motovation.785]

Looking to pick one up new for a couple hundred a month. For my first off road bike. Think it would be worth it?

[@MotocrossHideout]

Excellent first bike! I'm not a fan of taking out a loan or making payments with interest on a recreational toy for a few reasons, but that's just me.

[@Motovation.785]

@@MotocrossHideout​​⁠​⁠ THANK YOU for the quick reply! One of the main qualities I’m looking for is solid reliability; no expensive valve clearance checks and adjustments every thousand miles. From my research it doesn’t seem like there’s very many full size off road bikes that compete with the 250F’s simple, cheap, reliable, trail bike design .Is there anything similar that you would say I should look at? I’m not a big fan of financing either, that’s why I got my big money toy my 22 Kawasaki 636 in cash, a $13k+ bike OTD. I’m not as hesitant about payments on a $6k dirt bike, which I don’t have to pay insurance on. Honda says they’ll lock in a rate of 4.99% on it. I think I’m gonna talk to a dealer about it and see what I can get set up. I definitely don’t have the liquid cash to buy a new one out right at the moment.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Gotcha, well there's 3 main bikes in this category that you're looking for. The CRF250F, KLX230R, and TTR230. First two have EFI, which I prefer, but the TTR230 is simple and solid as well (hasn't changed since 2005). If you want to save some cash, occasionally see 1-5 year old CRF250F's with LOW hours for around $4k, and even less for the KLX230R. This time of the year is a buyers market, at least here in MN.

[@Motovation.785]

@@MotocrossHideout thanks for the input man I really appreciate it. Went and checked one out at my dealership yesterday and I think I’m pretty sold on getting one of the 25’s with 5% interest directly from Honda . Im not going right now to buy it, hopefully by spring next year I’ll be getting one tho looks like the perfect trail bike for me. I’m super excited for it.

[@jaime7890]

I´ve been following your comparisons from some time now. I would like to ask your input: Riding my MX bike has become almost imposible to afford so I'm looking for a small lightweight trail bike to practice, have fun and keep expenses low. My two options are a XR200 and a TTR230 (similar to the CRF230F). I ride trails, and small MX tracks with small jumps. (no doubles or big tabletops) For the XR I favor that it has become a classic bike. The PROs for the TTR is that has ergonomics as newer bikes. What do you think would be best?.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Hey Jaime, thanks so much for following my content! Neither of those bikes will be great for jumping even on small jumps because the suspension is soft - unless you modify it. But for trail riding between those two bikes, the main difference is that the TTR has electric start, slightly more power, and more modern ergos (flatter seat). The bigger factor might be finding one that's been well maintained because people often don't change oil or filter because they're so reliable. Hope that helps, Jaime - thanks for watching!

[@jaime7890]

@@MotocrossHideout Thanks for taking the time to answer. I'll have to beef up the suspension a little on either bike. I think i'll see what I can find near my area and buy the cheapest one haha

[@MotocrossHideout]

You're welcome. Sounds good - let me know what you end up with :) Here are some things I like to inspect when buying a used bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKG7iGmJo9mcmqM

[@notsoupmoto]

Good insightful video! you hit the nail on the head. I just bought one to have for my gf and friends to ride w me and this thing is PERFECT! i'm even enjoying riding it :)

[@MotocrossHideout]

Awesome, it's a fun and easy bike to ride - thanks for watching and sharing! That LT100 looks like a fun bike to learn on :)

[@notsoupmoto]

@@MotocrossHideout it's a blast and looks cool too haha

[@samenos7224]

Great now bring back the big bore trail bikes like the xr400, dr350, drz400e

[@MotocrossHideout]

They're slowly moving that way. My drawback would be the weight, because they'd probably update them with e-start and EFI if they didn't have it. The new KLX300R is already over 280 lbs curb weight, although that may not be as big of a factor for larger riders.

[@Backyard_KLX]

How does this stack up against the klx230R?

[@thegreat1548]

Same thing, but the Honda is a little faster. I would go with the Kawasaki 300r.

[@Backyard_KLX]

@@thegreat1548 yes I’ve been checking them out I think that’s the bike, looks great all around the 230 is cool but too small.

[@Userunknown0208]

Would u upgrade it with an usd fork ?

[@MotocrossHideout]

It depends on your goals and budget/time.

[@trogue33k]

Great bike! We have one and it is so fun to ride! It’s a tractor up the hills.

[@MotocrossHideout]

For sure, just push the button and go - thanks for watching!

[@tombstonegaming7363]

I’m saving up for one of these any tips for someone who has never rode one before.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Awesome! You should check out my beginner series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLjlakJgdz8lKF29fOCZRY9GRLwXG-yMBv

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

If you are 5,3 foot it’s gonna be big for a beginner, if you 6,3 foot it’s gonna be ok ….

[@maxtheman258]

If you have rode any bike with a clutch, this bike will come very easy. It’s an amazing introduction to bigger bikes and I love mine. Very very comfortable

[@maxtheman258]

No lack of power at all

[@tombstonegaming7363]

@@maxtheman258 never rode a dirt bike, but got a 85 Honda atc200x that I have been riding thing is a blast

[@MotoM1234]

Seems like this would be very good for tight trails but not sure if it would be enough on more open sandy whoops? Had a 125 2 stroke, which was awesome but much faster than I expected it to be and the plugs kept fouling so I sold it…. Couldn’t get the mix right….

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah in stock form the CRF250F is not great at sandy whoops. A longer wheelbase with more/better suspension would be ideal, but then it wouldn't handle as well in the tight and technical sections.

[@leanit5756]

Great looking bike, wish it was a 350.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah, I bet they'd sell quite a few to beginners that are larger and want a little more power to start on.

[@jgrc73]

Great work!

[@MotocrossHideout]

Thanks!

[@ARPkilla-r2q]

Bruh where im from we don’t got 12k for a 250 R or RX 🤦‍♂️

[@aaronthompson8719]

The f series is honestly a great choice I switched from the R to the F

[@Turtlefarm]

Love the 250rx

[@Joebauers2505]

You know whats funny, back in the early 2000's honda had a crf250F that was a race bike.

[@MotocrossHideout]

I'm not aware of any CRF250F race bike from the 2000s. I only know of the CRF250R and 250X models from that era.

[@Joebauers2505]

@@MotocrossHideout the original crf250f/crf450f was called the f because at the time honda was still big into the 250r 2 stroke.

[@zacreeves7377]

They were never called CRF250F back then. The first models were R. Maybe you’re thinking of the YZ400f/YZ426f/YZ450f.

[@Joebauers2505]

@@zacreeves7377 idk pretty sure we called the 2 stroke cr250rs and the new 250s crf250fs. But we're also talking 30 years ago and I was a teenager

[@aaronthompson8719]

Don’t even need to finish the video after the first 10 seconds. 🤦‍♂️ It’s not a race bike. It’s classified as trail It’s not a light bike because it’s not a race bike/ enduro. Again it’s a trail bike the weight help it stay on the grand doing “trails” not jumps And honestly it’s a amazing bike my top recommendation other than then the ttr230

[@MotocrossHideout]

Hey Aaron, if you kept watching, I explain why I started with that (a lot of people get it confused with the 250R or other Honda 250 race bike). I also agree that it's one of my top recommendations to newer or casual trail riders :)

[@noone3734]

If only it had a kickstart. I just like kick starting a bike

[@MotocrossHideout]

Why?

[@noone3734]

@@MotocrossHideout I guess cuz it's more satisfying than pressing a button; it's fun. I think it's a cool mechanism; I like mechanical stuff more than electrical stuff. I think it's more reliable. I don't like how more and more bikes are without kickstarters. I like the aesthetics of them as well, a bike looks better to me if it's got one. I rarely use the button if I'm riding a bike with a kickstarter. When I first read your question, I thought, "yeah, why do I?" I couldn't think of anything haha, I had never articulated why I like them, I just liked them

[@MotocrossHideout]

@noone3734 haha, right on. I get it. I sometimes kick start our bikes that have them just because.

[@Cobrassss]

Trail bike: KZbinr: this bike is terrible if your looking for a race bike

[@alexchan3727]

Its the best bike! I have it

[@renski8976]

6spd to 5spd gearbox is such a downgrade. Shameful Honda.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yeah, but they probably figure it doesn't matter for most people. It only helps to have that extra gear if you need to cruise at a high speed.

[@renski8976]

@@MotocrossHideout That is a quality of life for some people that want to travel from their house to their favorite trails. No one wants to keep their bike screaming at 50mph for like 15 minutes to their favorite trails. or even have a 6th gear to save a bit of fuel/wear and tear when cruising from one trail to the next.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yep, I get it. That's one of the reasons why I still have my 230. With that said, you can carry an extra front sprocket and swap it reasonably quick when you enter/exit the trail.

[@Cobrassss]

Isn’t even a race bike buddy 😂🫡

[@MotocrossHideout]

Exactly. People complain about the suspension and weight when it's not meant to be a high-performance dirt bike. It's great at what it's made for.

[@Cobrassss]

@@MotocrossHideoutI’m getting one next months bro wish me luck 😂🫡

[@MotocrossHideout]

Sounds good - let us know how you like it!

[@sludge86]

So you hated it? It’s horrible? It’s NOT the right bike? Yet the vid was totally positive about it. Stupid and confusing

[@MotocrossHideout]

I thought I explained in the beginning that it's terrible "IF" you want a lightweight race bike, then I went on to explain who it's good for. Not sure why that's stupid and confusing. 🤠

[@mcscotty325]

Won't sell. People who like them are too old. Kids nowadays like video games.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Huh?

[@maxtheman258]

Not true at all. I’m 14 n love mine!

[@CL-ty6wp]

I agree somewhat. Sports have really died in my area and most kids can't even ride peddle bikes anymore.

[@HailMich]

I’m looking for a good trail bike was gonna get a Yamaha TTR230 but now looking at these Honda CRF250f might at least check out one at the dealer. I do already have newer KTM race bike and other bikes but need an easy to ride option for family n friends.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Nice, yeah the main difference is that the Honda has EFI and probably slightly more power but also a little heavier.

[@HailMich]

@@MotocrossHideout do you think a beginner 16-25 yrs old could take this bike out and be ok?? I’ve seen people get hurt bad getting on race bikes years over the years.

[@MotocrossHideout]

The CRF250F isn't a race bike, if that's what you're wondering. It's great for beginners that are at least 5'6" tall.

[@tndeere]

I like the Hondas CRF's much better than TTR"s.I've ridden both and the Honda to me seem to handle better and feel more nimble on the trails.I like Yamaha's and have owned 4 of them,(YZ250,YZ250F,YZ125 & YZ85 )they were great bikes but I think Honda does a better job with the entry level trail bikes

[@MotocrossHideout]

Yep, the TTR's are great, but there's a reason why our garage is transitioning to mostly red bikes to train new riders.