Kawasaki KLX 230 vs Honda CRF 250 F| Bike Test

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Kawasaki KLX 230 vs Honda CRF 250 F, today we are comparing two of the most popular trail riding bikes and talk about their pro's and con's when riding them off road.
If you are looking to get into dirt bike riding and are trying to find a great bike to start you will come across Kawasaki's KLX and Honda's CRF range. Some of the most popular bikes on the market and rightly so. Today our instructors Daniel Sedlak and Edgar Cota are riding both bikes back to back and give you their feedback on which bike performs the best around our trails.
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[@phantumgrey]

Just bought a KLX230R yesterday. They only thing that mattered to me was price. I like both bokes. Out the door at two places I was quoted $6380-$6438 for the CRF250F after taxes, fees etc. The KLX230R was $5028 out the door. with taxes and fees.

[@bwxmoto]

Interesting. It'd be cool if you could get a KLX230 R to test. I sat on the 140RF, 230R, and 300R and was brutally honest with myself about where I ride, how much space I have to ride, and my age, height, and weight, and got the 140RF as a woods / trial bike. 218 lbs wet and its a lot of fun in the woods, very nimble and super easy to ride. If I was any taller or heavier it wouldn't work for me. It's good motivation not to get fat. 😅

[@mikem9953]

If it was street legal, I’d buy the KLX 140 in a heartbeat, but I need that stupid license plate for a mile here, 2 miles there.

[@ChristoferFeliciano]

This review really helped me a lot. Decided to go for the crf since I'm a hundred kilo heavy. And no regret at all. Thanks man

[@matts7975]

I got the KLX230s as my first bike. I’ve dropped, laid down, and crashed it maybe 25 times in the first 2500 mikes. Ride it wide open (75mph) on highway downhill, (60mph) uphill wide open (I’m 220lbs). Have had it on some of the worst terrain the wooded mountains of the east has to offer etc. I’ve only had to replace the shifter, throttle lever, and foot brake due to all my wrecks. It seems pretty tough and if I’m capable of getting through some of the worst the east has to offer, I’m sure a good rider could take it anywhere.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

This is not a test, it's sort of a review. And using the KLX 230 R S and comparing it to the Honda CRF250 F vs. the R is not apples to apples. The S's seat height is attained by compressing the forks, they are the same forks, the S has had the fork compressed 8.7" travel vs.9.8" of travel. The compression of the fork is without a doubt why it "rides on the front end" more so than the Honda. I think they are both great bikes, I've always had Honda's but have been looking for an excuse to get a Kawasaki, I'm thinking the KLX 230 R is what I'm gonna get. That would be useful is covering whether the 6-speed is an advantage for the Kawasaki.

[@mikem9953]

Uhmm, what about suspensions??? Are either adjustable (besides pre load) which one is stiffer, more suited for bumps and smaller jumps? Seat comfort? Maintenance intervals, etc. or is this just another seat height review?

[@onerider808]

I don’t think Honda could make a bad bike if they wanted, but I think I’m going with a KLX. Appreciate the overview, though...the CRF is my 2d choice. I need that KLX for places my KLR can’t go.

[@garyjordan3771]

I have the klx 230 actually pretty good trail bike also have a cr 250 if I wanna go fast

[@Bfiskii]

will the klx keep up with the 250 or should i go with the 150r for torque and speed

[@Xrmaxh]

@@Bfiskii he’s talking about a 2 stroke 250 so it Definetely cannot keep up but it could do ok vs a 4 stroke 250

[@jackwhite8157]

how do you compare the S model the suspension won't be full travel. Compare the Honda to the KLX 300R

[@andy3d1]

what it really comes down to which one is cheapest at the time of buying!

[@charlesjames4860]

Purchased my grandson, a new Kawasaki, he LX 230 R he hasn’t gotten a full week of riding out of it since that purchase it. I. First off had a flat tire to the tire in to the dealership to have repair someone put a used to from the factory on a brand new bike transmission seal began leaking, and the sprocket wore down less than two months had nothing but trouble out of this bike for 2023….

[@angelovasilikos7980]

Any tests of the CRF 250 vs the KLX 300??

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

accoprding to official specs, the kawasaki was reduced in suspension front and rear and the weight is about 10 lbs less for a non-cali bike at 253lb

[@jm374]

Both are attractive duel purpose bikes ...

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Can you recommend what you think is the best dual sport option of Honda and the Kawasaki?

[@comebackseason11]

Yamaha

[@backyardscaler]

@@comebackseason11ttr230 still has rear drum brake.

[@jessebassett4635]

Very informative!

[@j0shll0yd]

Even with Kawasaki’s RS model, it’s 35.4” seat height. The CRF is still lower at 34.8” and has better ground clearance than the RS.

[@jimstenlund6017]

Which means the Honda will feel more cramped.

[@Kawasaki1-m4l]

What about the XT250, i own one.

[@andrewm6203]

I know this videos about a year old now but just wanted to leave this comment incase its able to help anybody out in the future KLX230R- my first bike, great to learn on and pretty bulletproof but is absolute dog water in any type of sand or loose deep terrain. Does just great on hardpack and made it up every hill i pointed it at CRF250F- The stability is much better in looser terrain but honestly the power difference isnt super noticeable with both being aircooled. Im about 6'1' and 170 ish if i had to buy another air cooled bike i would have no problem taking either

[@alexchan3727]

Crf250f if you stuck in the mud you better be strong it's a heavy fn thing.

[@andrewm6203]

@@alexchan3727 the klx230r cali emission spec is actually 4lbs heavier then the crf250f

[@jackwhite2422]

Why wouldn't you get the regular size 230? And doesn't the KLX have 6 gears? All I got from this is don't buy either and just get the KLX 300R or go buy a clean used KTM or Husky

[@MotocrossHideout]

The regular size KLX230R has a taller seat height than the Honda CRF250F, and he said the 230 has 6 gears. The 300R is noticeably bigger, wider, and heavier, and you have radiators that can bend and leak. It's still a great bike, but this comparison is about two simple air-cooled bikes that are both good.

[@AgentYT777]

guys im 12 rn and 5,3 foot but im saving up for a crf250r and i should have the money when i will be13,5 yo so i need to know if this is a good decision and that would be my second bike!

[@m33644]

What bike do you have now?

[@_n.b_5314]

What bike do you have now because I’m 5,8 14yr and I ride a 125

[@JimbobZ17]

Bought a Yamaha ttr230. Guy at the Kawasaki dealership was a jerk. Yamaha is a great bike.

[@christophergarrido2802]

Is it fuel injected?

[@2smokers]

@@christophergarrido2802they aren’t

[@comebackseason11]

I just got a ttr as well. I like the carb

[@Jeff-501]

Ride red

[@ddmcoulgh]

The Kawasaki is actually 253lbs, not 263. 12lbs lighter than the Honda.

[@christianjantze5222]

It looks like the Cali model though, which is 260+

[@davebewshey1549]

Both manufacturers make 230 and 250 I'm not quite sure what the comparison is. He states the obvious the 250 is bigger and faster with better suspension. Apples to apples makes more sense than apples to oranges.

[@jefffrompnw129]

Honda has a 230 ?

[@backyardscaler]

It’s a CRF 250F

[@jefffrompnw129]

Yes it's a 250 you missed my point Honda made a 230 would have been a better comparison 230 v 230 ✌️

[@backyardscaler]

@@jefffrompnw129 I got you, yeah I had 2008 crf 230 it was a solid bike.

[@iiyrscjukudsvhgitdcbh]

​@@jefffrompnw129ok goofball

[@85goon]

Ttr230 is on top

[@backyardscaler]

Rear drum brake😢

[@backyardscaler]

Rear drum brake.

[@Emmy_44]

For a women wich one is the best

[@tatemushroom1002]

Crf is heavier and faster. If your nervous get a klx if you want to go fast get a crf

[@mikalsese2466]

Crf is true japan

[@sheesecorp]

I watched like 5 seconds and I know Honda is better 😅

[@bransonbasher6534]

Buy a dang lapel mike so you don't have to shout. Your voice is grating on the ears when you talk loudly, it's the tone that grates. Yes, I turned my volume down. Maybe your voice will deepen in a few more years but until then use a mic. Other than that; nice video. I like my KLX230 but looked at the Honda too. In the end I went with the dual sport KLX, great little bike for exploring the countryside.

[@ericellis9281]

Thanks for the video

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@Killyourlocalcops414]

My klx r 230 has been an amazing bike only complaint i have is how soft the front suspension is .