What it's like owning a CRF250L

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A morning in the life of owning and using a CRF250L. This little bike really does it all.
Mods are EJK programmer, 13t, and airbox screen/snorkel removal. This bike was sold and replaced with a WR250R.
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[@Drake.Robey.]

Awesome run ! I've had my CRF250L for nearly two years and I totally love it.

[@dogdog1960]

As you guys learn to stand (ideally all the time) you will at first feel awkward and then become must more confident riders. Good stuff on that CRF!

[@baranzadeoglu7203]

For the ones with no idea. This is not the full potential of the bike. Sure it can do much more. Secondly on offroad I prefer to remove the side mirrors. Especially if you are riding near home or have somewhere to drop them like a friends car.

[@Superrps31]

I got the Yamaha TW200 but the tires weren't wide enuff so i got some L-60's on it and the seat was too high so i chopped the suspension. i got to take off the kick stand too, saved weight and it stands up by itself. Saweeeeet ride!!

[@lightningracing19]

Man I cant wait to get this bike when I come back from deployment!!!! Was set on a wr250 but man honda has been on top of the game with everything offroad the past year or two. Was a yamaha guy but now I'm converting lol

[@marvinneufeld4552]

I love my CRF250L, I upgraded from an XL350. Its a very agile comfortable bike. The electric start and fuel injection is a sweet touch. I highly recommend this motorcycle I also own a GSX1300R Suzuki Hayabusa and a GL1800 Gold wing.

[@shingnosis]

Great riding! You took the crf250L to its limit I would say!

[@SABjork]

That was great! Nice to see what my CRF can do, Thanks!

[@Outdoors-ty8hp]

Windrock is a awesome place. I completed trail 22 on my 2016 250l. Wasn’t exactly easy but I got it done. A 230f for me would have been perfect , but the 250l is what I got , goes on the highway cruising at 60 and can take a lot of hardcore trails. I like it, not perfect, it is what it is. People laughing at me at windrock in there brand new $20k sxs but I was going through mud holes that they wouldn’t go through. I was the laughing at the end of the day ✌🏻

[@ericwerner9605]

I would suggest putting some hand guards to protect your clutch and brake levers for when you spill. Tough getting out of rough terrain without a clutch lever. Looks fun. Lots of fun.

[@7starsfear]

Looks like a really trustworhy bike. Don't know why it just looks so reliable and useful.

[@lindajackson3914]

It is

[@trevr1969]

Its a Honda. Period.

[@markleighton9628]

Watch Itchy Boots Season 5. That little Honda covered 20 000 kms mostly off-road around southern Africa. It's a great dual sport bike.

[@7starsfear]

@@markleighton9628 wrote that comment 3 years ago. I bought the CRF250 Rally. Amazing bike.

[@msredleger]

Little tip. It sucks when you ride to the trails, but let out some air pressure on the front and rear tire and they will roll over the rocks, not bounce off of them. I learned that lesson the hard way trying to ride my DR350 on some rough rocky stuff.

[@coinhunter94]

Awesome! I went there on my 16th birthday, the day I got my foreman 450. now i want a crf250L.

[@scotty2307]

I used to have a CT90. It made that sort of terrain look easy. I am thinking about a CFR-250L. Too bad it doesn't have a high low box like the old CT trail bike. I guess it would just be too expensive. LOL. It sure does make a difference though. The nice thing about the 250 is that 5 bucks gets you an entire day of freedom and fun. Can't have that in a Jeep.

[@MrCatalina31768]

I like the purr of the motor.

[@joeypedone3952]

it honestly sounds electric.

[@Durangedkitten]

Yeah the 250L's have a nice low rpm low pitch sound that is nice. I feel like the FMF pipe with the silencer in it makes it sound the best from what ive heard on youtube.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Andy B purrs like a kitten

[@jbrayshaw4820]

Awesome video, I could ride those trails forever

[@LinusScrubTips]

nice job. tough stuff for on off

[@Ry666]

great video. that steep hill climb around 9 minutes in had me nervous just watching you.

[@Wrguitar941]

great riding thats a tough trail glad i saw this rock on 250l

[@tracyspecht6792]

Nice Video!! Some gnarly rocks there for a bit, thanks for the upload!!

[@selophane43]

Dual sports are the best.

[@dannyo210]

Great video, makes me wish there wasn't 2 1/2 feet of snow on the ground right now.

[@jackyagodkin7529]

nice video, really gives me an idea of what dual sporting all about.

[@patrickdejesus6134]

great video man. was watching some reviews on the 250l and this made me really wanna buy it. i hope you'll upload vids of any mods you will make. body mods, exhaust, knobby tires, etc.. keep ridin friend

[@mitchdep]

...and props to the 4x4 support vehicle driver!

[@jcaled24]

I only live a couple hrs from there. I'll definitely have to come check this place out.

[@lolbruah]

Go for: Techniques of enduro bikes and then hit it again. Nice Area you got there. Wish I had something like this in front of my door.

[@jcoats5529]

Hes riding a WR250R now. Much better bike.

[@stuartoreilly3210]

4:24 nearly mashed up, luck or good riding...haha

[@WabbitFlicks]

damn those trails look awesome...wish we had a place like that where i live..

[@Dingus700]

Once you think you are done! Excellent video, thanks for sharing. In the market for a dual sport myself. They are all nice but honda is honda, hard to beat. Looks like it preformed just like it should. Driver....not so much!

[@Dingus700]

Nice! Basic breathing, jet kit, remove smog type adjustments? Rode a drz 400 (2012) stock and it was sluggish. Really liked the size though.

[@Dingus700]

Excellent! Thanks for the info!

[@Jthumper]

Great video, Contour cam? You did really awesome past those quads in the rocks for being on a 250L. On those huge 2' step ups, just keep your weight centered and ride the heck out of the clutch at a slower pace.

[@DrFail35000vr]

This makes me want a 250L so bad

[@GreenLeafWoodwork]

Looks like a kick ass trail to ride!!!

[@iahnwise1888]

The bike will bring U home

[@sillygolf14]

I have been riding since i was ten that trail is not rough

[@poulhansen2415]

So what. Do you want a medal for riding since you was ten?

[@Wrguitar941]

i enjoyed the vid thanxz

[@jakeditz50]

same motor as the cbr 250

[@RoyKarny]

Nice stuff man, wish we had these mountains here in the holy land LOL! Q: I didn't notice a skid plate on your bike. If you haven't got one - get and install, you really don't want to break something crucial inthe middle of a ride. Get hand guards while at it...

[@Allride_]

that white jeep, I'd call it "the crawler" ;) slow and steady

[@miccotheservicedog5559]

The rough areas is why I sold my dirt bike and got an ATV. Think I'm too old now for a nice dirt bike.

[@Wrguitar941]

great vid thanxz will get me by all the winter ahead of me thanxz

[@crfadventures]

You just need alittle more speed when you hit those rocks to make it up. I geared my CRF250L down a bit which made it more torquey and very nice in dirtbike mode! :)

[@crfadventures]

Sound perfect! I did 13/42.. perfect for off road

[@maginashun]

I bigtime second the skidplate before your first ride. I bent my frame pretty good first day out.

[@bradgonewild]

Awesome video man, looks like fun

[@shineything4444]

very nice bike and very nice jeep that is perfect

[@southpawtours-guidedmotorc9796]

Great riding and great video - cheers.

[@Edashloco]

I appreciate the advice buddy! Thanks alot kevan

[@Rah1381]

Excellent Bike

[@franksrideon8187]

nice looking country. i would like a mix of that and my area. great video.

[@mitchdep]

This place is like Disneyland for trail riders!! I envy all of you!

[@bobbythoms2078]

that clap a 3:36

[@kojack635]

I know right. That was hilarious!

[@JordanJboyMiles]

Honda Crf hahahaah

[@lauiman]

Nice clip ! Wish i had the same opportunities here in germany - wish i could live in the USA for a few years ;-)

[@Rapturo_to_YESHUA]

+lauiman They do not have trails like that in Germany? :O Or you cannot get a license to ride one of these are your age?

[@phillswanson5157]

That jeep will climb better if you air down. Great vid!

[@zombies4sale]

Dam that last bit looked hard.

[@gunlover1955]

I hope you checked you're tires after the rocks I have had cuts from rocks, just a good idea to look them over before the ride home.

[@rushfanjames2112]

I've had my CRF250L for almost 2 months now, great bike, a little underwhelmed ( well, it is a 250...) personally, I actually should've have gotten the CRF450 instead.

[@ivanhoebm]

you should go for ride in third world roads for true ride.. honda xl was all I saw in my childhood as most praised.. this reminds me of my village ..

[@angelitosyaventuras]

es muy bueno, felicidades, y gracias por compartirlo, mi moto es 2004, y tambien me lleva a las montañas y me paseo en la ciudad o carretera, tambien me he caido muchas veces jajajaja, saludos

[@RideVictoria]

Cool Trails! I also wish for an additional 10 HP for my WR250R as well. :^)

[@biggee9266]

looks fun as hell

[@bighousetube]

Nice video and cool trails. The sound of your keys banging on your triple clamp the whole time made me weep for it though. Ditch the other keys before you scratch your bike to shit.

[@C3HENRYS]

Nice ride!

[@JacobHayden]

Looked like some tuff terrain I would have crashed quite a few times myself

[@dylandualsport1462]

buy one! the crf250l is a great bike! but so are all the other brands! buy a bike that fits you, and has all the speed or w/e u want :) RIDE, be safe, Enjoy! Awsome video

[@jayash6108]

good vid, only capable bike i see there was the crf250x, the 250l is way to heavy for trails and the wr250 is old now and looking dated with the tubed frame,the 250l good for commuting and possibly going over some gravel,if you want trail riding get yourself the 250x

[@michaelxcx]

well no shit, the 250l is not a enduro or trail bike, its a true 50/50 dual sport. i would love to see the crf250x get 70mpg and ride 70mph comfortably all day, o wait it cant even come close to that. as for weight anyone that's ridden the 250l knows it weighs more but the weight is down low, a full 6inchs lower actually then most dritbikes, of course you sacrifice suspension travel and ground clearance due to this, but again its a dual sport.........

[@motosporttouring]

michaelxcx Love my CRF250L. It has only about 40 miles on the pavement and all the rest is dirt. I got it to do dual sport rides with the AMA like the LA Barstow to Vegas ride. CRF250L will do anything (ALMOST).

[@DingbatBozo]

Depends on your situation. I'm new to it all and am planning to get a 250L to take on trails, very mild trails anyways. There aren't a lot of places to ride near where I live, gotta get dual sport so I can enjoy it also on gravel and dirt roads. Otherwise it would sit in the garage 360 days a year. Can't have that. I'm also considering a KLX250S, as it is a bit more off road capable, but eh, I like the Honda.

[@mcgyvr_kota208]

that is so weird to me that you have to buy a trail pass. southern idaho trails are everywhere and there is no fee unless you camp in made campgrounds.

[@Wrguitar941]

love mine great bike

[@Mastroz1]

Sweet! That sounds awesome!

[@Edashloco]

Great video!! Picking mine up tomorrow.. this video makes me wanna ride so bad : p

[@MrUtad]

Good trail tracks for beginners.

[@wolverine100000]

I love that place!

[@MapleBalls]

Nice run.

[@dmcrom]

Nice XJ.

[@biggee9266]

that jeep is pretty damn tough too holy

[@uropanhancambo4539]

thanks for the video

[@taz2297]

Great vid

[@camilamoreno1032]

Nice video got same bike love it

[@user-fv1ng4eq6h]

very good

[@ramiretz]

you dont need 10hp more.... a lower gearing for terrain like that is better... the engine have the same torque as a yamaha wr250r but the gearing is much longer better put 13/45 or 13/48 sprockets on it so you can crawl the rocks alot better/more easy :-)

[@You-Toober]

Good video! I just wish I had a place like that to ride near wear I live at (New York City). :(

[@sinansarper6646]

great trail awesome ride

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

I want a street legal dirt bike, but I think id miss the sound of my 2 stroke. Those 4 strokes are too quiet.

[@boobsmaster]

yeah, ive been wanting to put a head/tail light on my RM250 plate it for liability and see what happens lol.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

***** Id imagine. Problem is its technically illegal to remove the stock muffler since its got the catalyst built in and its street legal. I dont know of an aftermarket muffler with catalyst built in.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Quiet is good.

[@outlaw3per]

Thanks Great vid!

[@fordsrule390]

man i love Tennessee. Would be awesome to take my wr up there. To bad i'm in Florida :/

[@jcoats5529]

@@kevanray good move. I own both but will be selling the crf . It's not very good on steep rocky trails. Tired of dumping it and having to lift it. Way too heavy and lousy suspension.

[@jcoats5529]

@@kevanray I'm going to get that one as well. Perfect size. They should have great sales because they will be filling a big void in the market. To bad the Japanese haven't realized this but they will probably follow ktm. The Rally should have been a 350.

[@noonster55]

wow, impressive...

[@sheaparkersp]

For this type of riding I feel the wr250r would be much better suited for a dual sport.

[@sheaparkersp]

Oh sweet! I prefer it of the two. Just feels more like a true dirt bike to me

[@Rapturo_to_YESHUA]

+Shea Parker Compare prices of a 2016 WR250R to a 2016 CRF250L. The 2016 WR250R starts at $6,700 The 2016 CRF250L starts at $5,000 Both prices from the official websites in the U.S. Put quite a few mods on the CRF250L and it'll likely be on par, probably still remaining cheaper in price. For my first bike, I am sticking with the CRF250L. I don't even plan on terrain seen in this video. lol I'll be riding on the road about 70% of the time, with planned light off-road 30% of the time. Still nice to see the CRF250L can handle hard terrain! :)

[@Wrguitar941]

nice trail

[@ratoneJR]

BIG ROCKS !!

[@MasterNukeEngineer]

That clap... I had to like the video after that lol

[@rickslick730]

Nice video,

[@granit96]

Why replace it with a WR250R The CRF250L has longer maintenance interval and is more stable I think ?

[@SSorgears]

@@kevanray How do you like the Rally compared to the 'regular' 250L and the WR250? I'm looking at a Rally but haven't ridden it yet. Sold my F650 Dakar a few years back and want another D/Sport. Something for some longer-day trips that is light enough to ride stuff like you were on in this video, probably nothing more than that. Had the Dakar in a couple of spots rougher than that, but it was really pushing it for me at 5'9" and 180 lbs.

[@wj4ckhamradio341]

Golf clap. Classic.

[@Mastroz1]

How is it on hills on roads no problem? I weight 245lb. You think it shouldn't be a problem for me? Meaning power? I'm not really looking for highway use just local riding/country roads stuff.

[@hobidolap]

good job man. what are the other 2 bikes?

[@billyboy3404]

looks like a good time. How much did that bike set you back?

[@Wrguitar941]

i love mine

[@sarkiscarboyan1440]

May i ask how old you are? cause those trails would be ruff for a 55 year old man

[@Gril018]

03:35 - Glamour Clap !

[@elwoodbigman655]

nice jeep