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Just got one and I gotta say I’m blown away with how well it handles in thick, sandy areas. I live in the desert and man I’m so impressed. I just plow through everything. I’ve had no issues with the suspension or anything. I’m 6’3 200lbs and I’ve never bottomed out.
That’s great to hear! I’m also very pleased with it. The only time I’ve had the suspension bottom out was when I hit things it was definitely not designed to go over like big drops, jumps, or steep ravines.
I have a klx 230 dual sport nd i use to ride with my girlfriend behind so we were close to 350 with our gear nd lunch the bike never lack of power 🤟 trail bike are not fast but strong
Bought mine a year ago. It is a blast. I put BBR fork springs in, wider footpegs, hand guards and engine guard/skid plate. My other bike is a YZ250FX and though it's light years ahead of my Honda in performance the CRF is just so much fun to ride.
@@dirtydave2691 never ridden the FX but got to try out my buddy's yz250x and loved it! I think my next purchase will be a dedicated woods bike but we shall see. Until then looking to do some things to the crf. Headlight etc
If you like the engine characteristics but want more bike. I have just bought a new GPX FSE 250e. It has virtually the same engine as the CRF250F and the chassis of a full size bike with PDS suspension plus fuel injection 6 Spd box. It weighs in at 113Kg. £5K UK or $4.7k US you need to check it out. I'll be bringing some content soon.
Just purchased a 2025 model today. Still babying it, obviously lol, but coming from 2 strokes it’s pretty awesome how the power is there without stoking the fire place!😂 after 3 hours I’m really enjoying it.
Good points all around. The 250F actually weighs more than the 450RX which surprised me. Still the 250F and my 230F is a fun bike to ride. 100% agree on the light. That would be awesome.
My girlfriend was riding a klx140 big wheeled version for a couple years. I was shocked how fun that stupid thing was in singletrack. You could dump the clutch and lean it right over in every corner and it just soaked up roots and rocks like they weren't there. Made me wonder why I'm bucking around on my race bike so much lol.
@notsoupmoto Hyperlite Moto sells springs (i think .46kg) and BBR sells HD springs (i believe .52kg?). If you want the best, call Bruce Triplet (Bruce's Suspension in NC) and he will set you up with a full Suspension (springs, flutes, rear shock, etc). 110% worth it.
Throw some BBR springs (nothing more expensive it isn’t worth it I’ve been there!) and throw in a remapping and a big bore if you really need it but if you check out some of these Brazilians they race full blown motocross and supercross on it and the bike shreds.
Picked up a 2021 in June and love it. I was contemplating not upgrading anything and just selling it in a year or two OR upgrading and keeping longer. I love the bike so much I am going to keep it, do some upgrades and it will become a second low key trail bike. Thinking about a Beta 200rr for 2026 as a good progression.
The Betas look really cool for sure! I was never super into modifying bikes but I’ll probably end up doing it for my 250f as well. Just the basics, a headlight, hand guards and mayyybeee stiffer springs but probably not
@@notsoupmoto I’m 225 with gear so suspension is on my list for sure. Other than that, basic maintenance and a new chain/sprocket. In Brazil, where these bikes are made, they call them their national bike, all other bikes are “imports”. They hot rod them with big bore kits, 360cc and higher. Essentially turning them into modern XR400’s. And I think that’s pretty awesome. I would totally buy a modern XR400 if Honda added a bigger bore bike to the F family. Give that air cooled 400 an aluminum frame, modern forks and 250lbs wet max, where do I sign.
My last “off road” bike was a KLX250 sumo model with dual sport tires. It weighed 300 pounds, which I had to pick up multiple times. This bike being 40 pounds lighter I’m definitely not concerned about the weight. 260lb may be a problem for some but if you’re a grown man and you don’t drop your bike 7 times every time you ride it. You’ll be okay
Very true The weight isn’t an issue at all unless you drop it and have to pick it back up. It actually can be a benefit in some situations where it keeps the bike quite planted to the ground
Just put me a headlight on mine yesterday and it's working great so far. Kinda a cheap mounting system cause I went with one of the first ones I found on Amazon in a hurry. But yeah it's damn heavy. I bought a ttr125l rode it for a couple of weeks and could throw it around no problem and decided I need to go up a size. Got the crf250f and was like damn I ain't just gunna throw this bike around. Maybe throw my damn back out. 😂
They actually do come out with a headlight. Mine has a little square headlight up front. Looks like the ones on the XR’s from the 90s. But i agree the naming is very stupid because in Mexico where i live. Police confuse it with a dirt bike all the time and pull you over. (I have a full street legal kit)
I like my 2023 crf250F alot but agreed lights,adjustable suspension and a backup kickstarter would've been nice,I've already put a light kit on mine since I ride around my property alot in the evenings after dark
@notsoupmoto I used the led tusk underfender taillight and a baja designs led d/c squadron sport headlight along with a cheap led light bar kit from eBay and wired them all on the same on/off switch that came with the lightbar kit,plenty of light for riding trails at night and been working great
@@notsoupmoto just wired the switch to the battery then wired the lights to the switch,use low watt led lights and an inline fuse close to the positive post and you won't have any issues,this is not the way to wire it for street legal use but fine if not intending to plate the bike,you can also get by without the light bar but it just makes it brighter plus came with the switch I needed
Cool vid. I have a 24 crf250f, love the bike. And I'm 6'9"tall 250lbs. And it lugs me up hills just fine. Upgraded the suspension on it. But super fun trails bike. I'm surprised you said it's heavy tho....?
Yeah it's definitely a heavy bike. For a 3/4 size bike it weighs 265 lbs. compare that to a full sized crf450r at 245 lbs. That being said, the weight isn't an issue while riding necessarily. Mainly when picking it up after dropping it or if you're trying to push it over the top of a hill climb for example. Just certain scenarios where having a lighter bike would be a huge benefit. That's wild though 6'9" on a 3/4 sized bike. Did you upgrade anything other than the suspension? My cousin rode it and is 6'4" and he says its fine but he does feel cramped a bit on it. Super fun trail bike though and very adequate for most situations.
Although these bikes aren't great in any measurable way, they are not only great learner bikes but are also just heaps of fun to throw around at full gas without killing yourself.
I have two theory’s about the kickstarter 1, Honda Likes Being more developed and they might’ve thought kickstarters are just not good enough, it’s kinda hard to explain lol 2, weight reduction Sounds stupid but it could be So I did a little research they don’t have it because of more engine parts that would be required. Requires me to push it 10 miles with a dead battery
yeah I think it's a combination of both of those. e-start technology has gotten good enough to where it's unlikely to have a failure, plus it's a heavy bike so they were probably also thinking of cutting weight. I've had my battery go dead because I left the key on but the bike would still start up when I bump started it. definitely don't have to push it 10 miles with a dead battery haha
It seems you should try a dual sport klx 230 led light stock nd 6 gears so its gonna be even better at lower speed nd can cruise at good speed 😁 i like honda but they should put a 6 gears on their enduro bike
I'm around the same weight and yeah over normal terrain it does perfectly fine. It's just when you try to treat it like an mx bike or an enduro bike and hit big jumps with flat landing or steep drops/ravines that I've had it bottom out.
@@notsoupmoto understandable I love mine never had a Mx bike tho, I think a yz125 is my next bike I will be keeping my 250f tho as it is a beast in the woods
I think the best way to do it if you don't know of any places currently is reach out to local riders around you on social media and tell them you're interested in getting into local trail riding. some of them may invite you out to ride with them, others may just point you to some local trails but you'll eventually get some info if you just as around the local scene. maybe even check out your local dirt bike dealership and ask some of the employees where they like to ride
My 2008 CRF150F doesn’t have a kick start. Honda removed it from the 150Fs a few years prior. I’ve never wanted a kickstart. The electric start has been reliable in the 6 years I’ve owned it.
@@notsoupmoto I can't say as I sold the bike in 2018 to buy a WR250R. I believe I bought it on Amazon for maybe $50. Came with a remote battery pack and cable, Weigheed next to nothing. . The light also had an SOS mode if I remember correctly. It was obnoxiously harsh and bright and probably good for a couple of hours at full blast. Built it into the YZ number plate.
I have a 2022 crf250f and the top end locked up and Honda refuse to fix it even tho i have a extended Warranty, because the air box was cut open little bit for more air flo, they said it let dust in and that's what caused the failure so I had to rebuild it myself I have the upgraded springs myself I don't like it but that's just me tho I love the bike and I cant find a clutch kit for this bike other than OEM great video
Hello, I see you like both the CRF250f & YZ125. I understand that it’s like comparing chalk & cheese. However, the question is what do you have more “fun” on? Reason for my question is I’ve got a KTM 300, but looking for a “play” bike. Be interested in your thoughts on this. Thanks.
The fun factor changes based on where you’re at in your riding journey. There was a time when I was having an absolute blast on the yz125 riding super loamy moto tracks and just melting the thing. Also there was a time when the 4 stroke motocross bikes were super fun for me like my yz250f or the various 450’s I’ve gotten the chance to ride. They were enjoyable because they were novel to me as I had much more experience on 2 stroke race bikes at that point so the 4 stroke race bikes kind of blew my mind. I took a bit of a break from riding for a while but got back into it this past year and haven’t really touched a moto track or jumps at all. For that reason I’ve definitely gravitated more towards the crf250f as a “play bike” and have had much more fun on it, wanting to ride it more and all that. Point is, the bike you’ll have the most fun on depends on what type of riding you wanna do and it will probably change as well. If you’re looking for a “play” bike, something to putt around on and, then the crf250f is pretty awesome for that. Side note, how do you like the ktm 300? Haven’t gotten the chance to ride one yet but I’d love to!
Hello again from Australia. Thanks for your response & thoughts. Your clips caught my interest as I’ve been toying with the idea of a change of pace recently. KTM300’s are great, & I’ve switched between their 300/250 smokers for the past 30 years. They are at home in technical single track, and I’ve tried the 350/500 4 strokes in the same environment but stuck with the smokers. They do require you to concentrate though, & hone your skills in relation to balance & throttle control. So I hate to say it but it’s become a little stale. Don’t get me wrong though, I’ll be keeping the 300 but if you let your thoughts wonder on a ride, it will bite! Another words you have to “switch on.” It’s been many decades since I’ve ridden a 125 smoker, & my sister had a CRF230 for a little while that I rode once. I was impressed with the little 230 as to how smooth & torquey it was, just heavy for what it is. Prices here in Australia for those 3 bikes are steep. New they are $8000 for the 250f, YZ125’s are around $12000, and the KTM300’s are north of $16000! Thanks again for your response, much appreciated. As a side note, I’m leaning towards the Honda 250f. Just a no fuss & muck around trail bike 👍
Thanks for the input on the ktm’s. Hoping to get my hands on one to try out at some point. The fact that the Australian model crf250f’s come with the headlight is awesome. If you end up getting one I hope you enjoy it!
@@notsoupmoto was thinking it was 125rf which is what we ride due to us being short riders haha. These naming scheme of honda is confusing and they look the same.
Hey im 5’5-5’6 do you think i would be a good fit? Im a beginner so im not sure and how do you think my feet would be on the ground. Or do you think a different bike recommendation?
Thanks for reaching out! The crf250f is a great bike for beginners to learn on. My gf is around the same height and she can touch both feet perfectly on the bike. Check out my video on crf250f sizing for some more info: ruclips.net/video/YVN34KEnspQ/видео.html
All these bikes are crazy heavy for what they are. The Japanese are stuck in the Stone Age with their trail bikes. All I ever see now are orange, white, red (gasgas).
Thanks for the comment! I disagree though. Some people will certainly outgrow this bike if they’re a beginner but want to quickly progress into competitive woods racing or motocross. However, for people who just want a chill bike to putt around the farm on, or have no desire to do anything more than fire roads and wide ATV/side by side trails, it’s a really good choice. I for one grew up riding motocross and raced a bit but as I’ve gotten back into riding after a bit of a break, just wanted something slow to putt around on and have fun on. Plus they’re great bikes to teach your friends who don’t know how to ride. You just have to know what type of riding you want to do. It has a certain use case.
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good luck on the 1000 subs goal!
Thanks so much for the donation! I'm super excited to continue building this awesome community and sharing the knowledge to help people get into this hobby!
Just got one and I gotta say I’m blown away with how well it handles in thick, sandy areas. I live in the desert and man I’m so impressed. I just plow through everything. I’ve had no issues with the suspension or anything. I’m 6’3 200lbs and I’ve never bottomed out.
That’s great to hear! I’m also very pleased with it. The only time I’ve had the suspension bottom out was when I hit things it was definitely not designed to go over like big drops, jumps, or steep ravines.
I have a klx 230 dual sport nd i use to ride with my girlfriend behind so we were close to 350 with our gear nd lunch the bike never lack of power 🤟 trail bike are not fast but strong
good stuff on 1K. thinking about getting this bike as a beginner, looks like a blast. just liked and subscribed. keep up the good content man!
Appreciate that! It's definitely a great bike for beginners. that's for sure. hope you enjoy if you end up getting one!
Bought mine a year ago. It is a blast. I put BBR fork springs in, wider footpegs, hand guards and engine guard/skid plate. My other bike is a YZ250FX and though it's light years ahead of my Honda in performance the CRF is just so much fun to ride.
@@dirtydave2691 never ridden the FX but got to try out my buddy's yz250x and loved it! I think my next purchase will be a dedicated woods bike but we shall see. Until then looking to do some things to the crf. Headlight etc
Subbed. You rock man. Keep the content coming. Getting my 250f in a few months. Waiting for the 2025's to land at the dealers.
glad you're enjoying!! thanks for the sub also :) hope you like the new bike when you get it
Picking mine up tomorrow after being persuaded to buy one as my first bike because of your vids. Putting a headlight from baja designs as my first mod
Hope you enjoy it!! Just heard about the Baja designs light today. Gonna have to pick myself up one
You’ll hit 1000 subs very soon. Keep the content coming. 💪🏼
Thanks man!!
If you like the engine characteristics but want more bike. I have just bought a new GPX FSE 250e. It has virtually the same engine as the CRF250F and the chassis of a full size bike with PDS suspension plus fuel injection 6 Spd box. It weighs in at 113Kg. £5K UK or $4.7k US you need to check it out. I'll be bringing some content soon.
Sounds neat
Thanks for the comment
great vid soup, loving the new content.
Glad you're enjoying! :)
Just purchased a 2025 model today. Still babying it, obviously lol, but coming from 2 strokes it’s pretty awesome how the power is there without stoking the fire place!😂 after 3 hours I’m really enjoying it.
Nice!! glad you're enjoying it so far
Good points all around. The 250F actually weighs more than the 450RX which surprised me. Still the 250F and my 230F is a fun bike to ride. 100% agree on the light. That would be awesome.
that's insane it weighs more than the 450 haha. thanks for the comment!!
The 450 will feel heavier, though, because the weight is higher up and the seat height is high.
@@BlackwaterAquatics true. I hadn't thought about it that way
@@BlackwaterAquatics that makes sense
Please, take a look on the Brazilian builds! They are Crazy! They make around 50hp on this bikes!
I’ve seen them! Wild
My girlfriend was riding a klx140 big wheeled version for a couple years. I was shocked how fun that stupid thing was in singletrack. You could dump the clutch and lean it right over in every corner and it just soaked up roots and rocks like they weren't there. Made me wonder why I'm bucking around on my race bike so much lol.
dude for real haha there's just something about them
I put a thumper jockey light on my CRF250F. Pretty happy with it.
I’ll have to look into that! Thanks
I had my forks resprung for my dadbod weight and it made a huge difference.
where did you end up getting them resprung?
@notsoupmoto
Hyperlite Moto sells springs (i think .46kg) and BBR sells HD springs (i believe .52kg?).
If you want the best, call Bruce Triplet (Bruce's Suspension in NC) and he will set you up with a full Suspension (springs, flutes, rear shock, etc).
110% worth it.
Subscribed. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Appreciate it! Thanks for the sub and comment!
I’m going to stick with my previous comment. I have slow donkey with no suspension could not be more reliable, but a great bike force value.
Couldn’t agree more
Throw some BBR springs (nothing more expensive it isn’t worth it I’ve been there!) and throw in a remapping and a big bore if you really need it but if you check out some of these Brazilians they race full blown motocross and supercross on it and the bike shreds.
Picked up a 2021 in June and love it. I was contemplating not upgrading anything and just selling it in a year or two OR upgrading and keeping longer. I love the bike so much I am going to keep it, do some upgrades and it will become a second low key trail bike. Thinking about a Beta 200rr for 2026 as a good progression.
The Betas look really cool for sure! I was never super into modifying bikes but I’ll probably end up doing it for my 250f as well. Just the basics, a headlight, hand guards and mayyybeee stiffer springs but probably not
@@notsoupmoto I’m 225 with gear so suspension is on my list for sure. Other than that, basic maintenance and a new chain/sprocket. In Brazil, where these bikes are made, they call them their national bike, all other bikes are “imports”. They hot rod them with big bore kits, 360cc and higher. Essentially turning them into modern XR400’s. And I think that’s pretty awesome. I would totally buy a modern XR400 if Honda added a bigger bore bike to the F family. Give that air cooled 400 an aluminum frame, modern forks and 250lbs wet max, where do I sign.
@@TheMclaujo count me in on that too! that would be awesome
Very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
My last “off road” bike was a KLX250 sumo model with dual sport tires. It weighed 300 pounds, which I had to pick up multiple times. This bike being 40 pounds lighter I’m definitely not concerned about the weight. 260lb may be a problem for some but if you’re a grown man and you don’t drop your bike 7 times every time you ride it. You’ll be okay
Very true
The weight isn’t an issue at all unless you drop it and have to pick it back up. It actually can be a benefit in some situations where it keeps the bike quite planted to the ground
I have the 2023 CRF250F and it came stock with a headlight
Doesn’t come with a headlight in the US but other countries it does
Just put me a headlight on mine yesterday and it's working great so far. Kinda a cheap mounting system cause I went with one of the first ones I found on Amazon in a hurry. But yeah it's damn heavy. I bought a ttr125l rode it for a couple of weeks and could throw it around no problem and decided I need to go up a size. Got the crf250f and was like damn I ain't just gunna throw this bike around. Maybe throw my damn back out. 😂
😂 yeah not as light and nimble hahah
They actually do come out with a headlight. Mine has a little square headlight up front. Looks like the ones on the XR’s from the 90s. But i agree the naming is very stupid because in Mexico where i live. Police confuse it with a dirt bike all the time and pull you over. (I have a full street legal kit)
In the US they don’t come with a headlight unfortunately:( a bunch of other countries they do
Im from Australia and on the Australia spec crf250f they have headlights which is cool
That’s wild. Wish they would have done it in the US
I like my 2023 crf250F alot but agreed lights,adjustable suspension and a backup kickstarter would've been nice,I've already put a light kit on mine since I ride around my property alot in the evenings after dark
Which light did you end up putting on?
@notsoupmoto I used the led tusk underfender taillight and a baja designs led d/c squadron sport headlight along with a cheap led light bar kit from eBay and wired them all on the same on/off switch that came with the lightbar kit,plenty of light for riding trails at night and been working great
was the wiring easy? that's something i'm not too familiar with
@@notsoupmoto yeah pretty simple
@@notsoupmoto just wired the switch to the battery then wired the lights to the switch,use low watt led lights and an inline fuse close to the positive post and you won't have any issues,this is not the way to wire it for street legal use but fine if not intending to plate the bike,you can also get by without the light bar but it just makes it brighter plus came with the switch I needed
Cool vid. I have a 24 crf250f, love the bike. And I'm 6'9"tall 250lbs. And it lugs me up hills just fine.
Upgraded the suspension on it. But super fun trails bike.
I'm surprised you said it's heavy tho....?
Yeah it's definitely a heavy bike. For a 3/4 size bike it weighs 265 lbs. compare that to a full sized crf450r at 245 lbs. That being said, the weight isn't an issue while riding necessarily. Mainly when picking it up after dropping it or if you're trying to push it over the top of a hill climb for example. Just certain scenarios where having a lighter bike would be a huge benefit.
That's wild though 6'9" on a 3/4 sized bike. Did you upgrade anything other than the suspension? My cousin rode it and is 6'4" and he says its fine but he does feel cramped a bit on it.
Super fun trail bike though and very adequate for most situations.
@@notsoupmotoif 265 is heavy what does that make my 286lb klx 250 haha
I just ordered the headlight tail light kit from hyper light Moto
I will have to check that out! Definitely going to be my next mod. I just recently got hand guards lol
If they made a 400cc version I'd probably buy one the day it's released.
That would be so sick. I love the old xr’s
Although these bikes aren't great in any measurable way, they are not only great learner bikes but are also just heaps of fun to throw around at full gas without killing yourself.
Couldn’t agree more
Awesome looking riding spot
It’s super fun!
in Aus the crf250f comes stock with a headlight idk why they didn’t do it in the USA
that's wild! i didn't know that
I have two theory’s about the kickstarter
1, Honda Likes Being more developed and they might’ve thought kickstarters are just not good enough, it’s kinda hard to explain lol
2, weight reduction
Sounds stupid but it could be
So I did a little research they don’t have it because of more engine parts that would be required.
Requires me to push it 10 miles with a dead battery
yeah I think it's a combination of both of those. e-start technology has gotten good enough to where it's unlikely to have a failure, plus it's a heavy bike so they were probably also thinking of cutting weight.
I've had my battery go dead because I left the key on but the bike would still start up when I bump started it. definitely don't have to push it 10 miles with a dead battery haha
It seems you should try a dual sport klx 230 led light stock nd 6 gears so its gonna be even better at lower speed nd can cruise at good speed 😁 i like honda but they should put a 6 gears on their enduro bike
Ya I don't understand why they didn't put a kick start on it I love kick start bike
It’s so weird. They did both on the 125F and it’s already heavy af so idk
You would think they would figure out that there would be a big market for a trail bike with modern suspension with a low seat height
You’d think
I think the stock suspension works pretty good for me but I weigh 150lbs. I don’t really have much bottoming issues
I'm around the same weight and yeah over normal terrain it does perfectly fine. It's just when you try to treat it like an mx bike or an enduro bike and hit big jumps with flat landing or steep drops/ravines that I've had it bottom out.
@@notsoupmoto understandable I love mine never had a Mx bike tho, I think a yz125 is my next bike I will be keeping my 250f tho as it is a beast in the woods
@@aidancampbell2656 I'm a big fan of the yz! would definitely recommend. made a video on that too ruclips.net/video/sE8srnhl208/видео.html
is it hard to find a place for trail riding?
I think the best way to do it if you don't know of any places currently is reach out to local riders around you on social media and tell them you're interested in getting into local trail riding. some of them may invite you out to ride with them, others may just point you to some local trails but you'll eventually get some info if you just as around the local scene. maybe even check out your local dirt bike dealership and ask some of the employees where they like to ride
The Kawasaki 300r was my next choice and I still might get that bike next
Nice!
My 2008 CRF150F doesn’t have a kick start. Honda removed it from the 150Fs a few years prior. I’ve never wanted a kickstart. The electric start has been reliable in the 6 years I’ve owned it.
I’ve also had no reliability issues thus far! I only had the battery die once but that was my fault because I left the key on
Only in the United States the CRF250F does not have a headlight, in South America and Brazil they come with a front headlight.
I’ve also heard in Australia they come with one. So strange they decided not to include it in the US
Hey just want to let you know in Australia our 250f is a little lighter and we have a headlight stock but the bars and levers are really weak
I’ve been hearing this about the headlight! So annoying they didn’t do it with the US model 😑
I'd go for a killer mountain bike light. I put such a light on my YZ250X.
I was thinking that too. which light do you have?
@@notsoupmoto I can't say as I sold the bike in 2018 to buy a WR250R. I believe I bought it on Amazon for maybe $50. Came with a remote battery pack and cable, Weigheed next to nothing. . The light also had an SOS mode if I remember correctly. It was obnoxiously harsh and bright and probably good for a couple of hours at full blast. Built it into the YZ number plate.
Okay gotcha! Thanks for the info
I have a 2022 crf250f and the top end locked up and Honda refuse to fix it even tho i have a extended Warranty, because the air box was cut open little bit for more air flo, they said it let dust in and that's what caused the failure so I had to rebuild it myself I have the upgraded springs myself I don't like it but that's just me tho I love the bike and I cant find a clutch kit for this bike other than OEM great video
Interesting that they didn’t honor the warranty because of that… damn
Thanks for the comment
Hello, I see you like both the CRF250f & YZ125. I understand that it’s like comparing chalk & cheese. However, the question is what do you have more “fun” on? Reason for my question is I’ve got a KTM 300, but looking for a “play” bike. Be interested in your thoughts on this. Thanks.
The fun factor changes based on where you’re at in your riding journey. There was a time when I was having an absolute blast on the yz125 riding super loamy moto tracks and just melting the thing. Also there was a time when the 4 stroke motocross bikes were super fun for me like my yz250f or the various 450’s I’ve gotten the chance to ride. They were enjoyable because they were novel to me as I had much more experience on 2 stroke race bikes at that point so the 4 stroke race bikes kind of blew my mind.
I took a bit of a break from riding for a while but got back into it this past year and haven’t really touched a moto track or jumps at all. For that reason I’ve definitely gravitated more towards the crf250f as a “play bike” and have had much more fun on it, wanting to ride it more and all that.
Point is, the bike you’ll have the most fun on depends on what type of riding you wanna do and it will probably change as well.
If you’re looking for a “play” bike, something to putt around on and, then the crf250f is pretty awesome for that.
Side note, how do you like the ktm 300? Haven’t gotten the chance to ride one yet but I’d love to!
Hello again from Australia. Thanks for your response & thoughts. Your clips caught my interest as I’ve been toying with the idea of a change of pace recently. KTM300’s are great, & I’ve switched between their 300/250 smokers for the past 30 years. They are at home in technical single track, and I’ve tried the 350/500 4 strokes in the same environment but stuck with the smokers. They do require you to concentrate though, & hone your skills in relation to balance & throttle control. So I hate to say it but it’s become a little stale. Don’t get me wrong though, I’ll be keeping the 300 but if you let your thoughts wonder on a ride, it will bite! Another words you have to “switch on.”
It’s been many decades since I’ve ridden a 125 smoker, & my sister had a CRF230 for a little while that I rode once. I was impressed with the little 230 as to how smooth & torquey it was, just heavy for what it is. Prices here in Australia for those 3 bikes are steep. New they are $8000 for the 250f, YZ125’s are around $12000, and the KTM300’s are north of $16000!
Thanks again for your response, much appreciated. As a side note, I’m leaning towards the Honda 250f. Just a no fuss & muck around trail bike 👍
Thanks for the input on the ktm’s. Hoping to get my hands on one to try out at some point.
The fact that the Australian model crf250f’s come with the headlight is awesome. If you end up getting one I hope you enjoy it!
What bike is your friend using?
He’s on the crf125fb in this video
@@notsoupmoto was thinking it was 125rf which is what we ride due to us being short riders haha. These naming scheme of honda is confusing and they look the same.
😂yeah they are so confusing. It’s mildly infuriating
Can you do a video on the Honda 150r if you have one
Unfortunately I don’t have one, but if I ever get the chance I’ll definitely do a video
Thanks
No problem
Hey im 5’5-5’6 do you think i would be a good fit? Im a beginner so im not sure and how do you think my feet would be on the ground. Or do you think a different bike recommendation?
Thanks for reaching out! The crf250f is a great bike for beginners to learn on. My gf is around the same height and she can touch both feet perfectly on the bike. Check out my video on crf250f sizing for some more info:
ruclips.net/video/YVN34KEnspQ/видео.html
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I don’t know but I think the last 3 points were reaching deep….
haha well it's a pretty awesome bike so there are definitely more things I like about it than I hate.
Would you ever do a giveaway?
That would definitely be cool in the future once the channel grows
Baja designs make a Oem headlight for this bike
I’ve been seeing that! Definitely gonna have to pick one up
All these bikes are crazy heavy for what they are. The Japanese are stuck in the Stone Age with their trail bikes. All I ever see now are orange, white, red (gasgas).
The crf250f is more of a beginner dirt bike rather than an xc or enduro bike so they’re designed differently
I rode a 250f. It's just slow. Other than that it's fun
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Get a pad for your bars, i didnt realize what they were necessary for until it smacked me in the face/chest.
I got one
Cannot believe Honda doesn’t send them out with bar pads
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Stay away from this bike, the KLX and the TTR. You will outgrow these bikes very quickly and the resale value isn't that great either.
Thanks for the comment! I disagree though. Some people will certainly outgrow this bike if they’re a beginner but want to quickly progress into competitive woods racing or motocross. However, for people who just want a chill bike to putt around the farm on, or have no desire to do anything more than fire roads and wide ATV/side by side trails, it’s a really good choice. I for one grew up riding motocross and raced a bit but as I’ve gotten back into riding after a bit of a break, just wanted something slow to putt around on and have fun on. Plus they’re great bikes to teach your friends who don’t know how to ride.
You just have to know what type of riding you want to do. It has a certain use case.
@@notsoupmotoWell said - chillin’ can be fun!
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@@notsoupmoto100%, Its the chillest tractor and durable. just gotta upgrade the suspension