I’m 6ft 3 and have been riding dirt bikes for 58 years and with a few mods, the CRF250F fits me pretty well. I run Pro Taper bars with risers and bark busters and also have some Hyperlite Moto mods that raise the bike about an inch. You will need to extend the kickstand if you do this. Top speed is irrelevant to me so I run a two tooth larger rear sprocket which BTW will fit with the stock chain. If you ride in any mud, the rear fender, the seat, and your back will be covered in mud after every ride. I riveted a wide heavy piece of plastic to the rear fender to mostly alleviate this problem. If you ride in a rocky area, you will need an aftermarket quality skid plate. Other than that, just go out and hit the trails.
This is my first dirt bike at age 47 and i amd 5'6 165lbs. With my riding boots i can touch both balls of my feet on the ground at same time. Its been the perfect bike for me to learn on with the short seat hight then most motorcross bikes. Not intimidating in power or height.
Really appreciate your videos. I’m sure it’s a good bit of work putting it all together. I’m 5’10 @ 190lb 55yo man. Been riding quads for the last 15 years or so. Currently a 700 grizzly. It’s a great machine and rides like a Cadillac. I’ve gotten an itch to revive the adventure and adrenaline of a dirt bike. Before I’m even more too old for this sh*t. Being aware of an aging body comfort and control are very important to me. My concern would be power and handling long term. The agility and ability to quickly clutch up the front wheel to clear obstacles. The crf seems to be a very capable and fun ride. I’ve yet to be able to sit on one. As long as it doesn’t feel like a toy I’m 75% sold on it. I did sit on the 2024 wr250f and was on my toes. That bike was incredibly loaded and even more so in 25. But it’s 4000.00 more than the crf250f and that alone will create fear of damaging it, let alone controlling the power. Unclear if it can be dummed down enough with mapping etc. to get to the skill level required to utilize all that wr has to offer. And it seems to have all the goodies. Yet having watched many hours of video the down low power delivery is more finicky and harder starting. Barriers to learning, comfort and control. Somewhere in the middle of the two models. Is the crf worth investing performance upgrades into? Or is the platform ultimately too limited? And better looked at as a training tool preparing for an altogether different bike to grow into? Its a lot of money either way.
@@dctrdredge2139 thanks for the comment! I’d say if you just plan on riding for fun and you mainly ride on quad trails and not a whole lot of technical stuff, the crf250f is more than adequate and yeah from what I’ve heard, with just a few suspension upgrades and some gummy tires it makes it even more capable. I’ve found that it’s just so easy to ride which makes it much more enjoyable and therefore I want to ride more. If you get the chance to sit on one, I think that’ll be the deciding factor. If you’re okay with the smaller sized bike then I think it’s a great choice.
I’m 6’4” and I’ve had the 24 crf250f for about 4 months and it’s stock I bought it for putting around with my friends they ride atvs and I go anywhere they go it not bad I’ve even rode at carolina adventure world with it and I had a blast there wasn’t a trail I couldn’t take it it’s a great bike for trails and beginners and I’ve rode dirt bikes for 20 years since I was 4 and it’s my favorite bike to have fun on
from everything I've heard, the x-trainer looks like a fantastic option for those looking for something a bit more than a putt-around trail bike! haven't got the chance to try one out yet but i'd love to
Comment how tall you are, what your skill level is, and what type of riding you plan on doing and I'll let you know if the CRF250F is the right bike for you!
I have 2 Brazilian crf250s......I weigh 285 ish...my belly is so big I can't read the scale...so I am guessing...anyway...these bikes are great...I have never bottomed out the suspension......and they always have power to spare when I climb hills...
I'm about 6 feet high, 6"1' 6"2', I don't know, to be honest, I'm 15 now and I used to do enduro when I was 8 to 11, I had a 100cc at the time but I also rode the 230 from my dad (I ripped with that thing), I'm planning to go back to the track, hold on or MX I don't know yet, maybe both and I'm looking for a Honda. I heard that they are relatively cheaper and, as they are 4-strokes, they require less maintenance than 2-strokes, plus I have always ridden 4-strokes. So I know how to maintain them
If you're looking to ride mx and hit jumps and stuff I would probably lean more towards the crf250r over the 250f for sure. better suited for that application
not a re-upload but I used footage from my original review video under the voiceover for this new video about height & the crf250f ruclips.net/video/5XDBq3EU5LM/видео.html
Hey! My names Quinn I’m 14 around 5’5 i ride a klx140RF and i was actually able to throw a leg over the crf250f but sadly i am to small for it, but i was curious how much more power does the crf250f have? And I’ve loved watching you grow more at riding!
G'day SOUP MOTO, I'm 16 and 6'1" and have only really ridden a KLX110 from the ages of 10 to 14 before out growing it completely, I have been keen on getting a dirt bike ever since and the CRF250f sparked my interest given it's price reliability and forgiveness when riding (so I've heard from reviews) but I don't want to get a bike too small or under powered, hope you can help
If you’re used to the power of the 110 it will feel very similar in the way it delivers, just a bigger engine so you do have much more power than a 110. As far as size goes, if you’re still growing you might outgrow it size wise, however you can do things to help with that like taller bars. It’s a really fun bike. As an alternative option you should check out my video about 125 2 strokes. Might actually be a good choice for you m.ruclips.net/video/sE8srnhl208/видео.html
@@notsoupmoto cheers mate I checked out the 125 how ever I personally prefer 4 strokes, I have now settled for a CRF250F and I'll be picking it up tomorrow, thanks for your help though, and if I get too tall I'll definitely cop myself some taller bars
I'm 5,6 at 13 I just want something for trail riding and low maintenance and my skill set is ok I want something that's good to learn on.and I don't do and racing
Depende del tipo de calles en las que encuentras en tu ciudad, debe ser útil. Y depende del país y región, es posible que necesitas convirtir la moto a legal para las calles. La moto es útil para calles pequeños per no mucho para calles más grandes cómo carreteras.
Can you compare the seat to peg distance on this bike compared to a motorcross bike? This measurement is important to me because I don’t need a bigger bike than this if I can help it and my long legs feel cramped on my klx 140
I'll have to measure that at some point to actually compare but you'd probably feel less cramped on the 250f than the 140 I'd guess... as for the mx bikes, if you have super long legs they'll fit much better for you in the long run but if you're still getting used to riding and are building confidence, you may want to stick with the air cooled trail bikes. that being said, a 125 2-stroke like a yz125 or something is a great beginner bike on the mx side of things. will definitely have way more zing than what you're used to but its a small enough engine to be manageable.
I am 14 years old and 5’10 I’m coming from a crf 125f which I’m way to big for now. I have been riding it for 3 years and before that I rode a 110 for 2 years. I would say I’m an intermediate rider. I ride trails at my house and I ride a lot in state forest trails. (some of them being pretty tricky) Do u think this bike is a good fit for me?
the crf will be very similar to what you're used to as far as power delivery goes. check out my other video about what category the crf250f is in and how it differs from other categories of dirt bikes: ruclips.net/video/kYEuy8fPwy0/видео.html if you're comfortable with the way the power delivers on the 125f and you're not looking to get much more challenging with the type of terrain you ride, the 250f is going to be a great bike that will fit you much better. if you see yourself tackling more advanced trails or even just want something a bit more competition focused, I would recommend looking into some more gncc oriented bikes like the yamaha yz125x, possibly beta x-trainer (although I don't have much experience with it)
@@notsoupmotoI feel like I would definitely like to try something else out that might be more competitive, but the thing I am worried about for 2 stroke bikes like the yz 125x is the maintenance. I would like to start learning on an engine that might be a little bit more snappy but still good for trail riding.
@@jeremiahdavis1378 while two strokes take a little bit more maintenance than the beginner trail bikes, it's not something to worry too much about. As long as you clean the air filter regularly you shouldn't have to worry about many issues. 2-stroke engines are also very simple so they're cheaper to repair. I've only really ever had to do piston and rings every once in a while (after like a whole season) on my 125 and I ride it pretty hard. If you're just riding the thing normally this will be rare. I haven't ridden the 125x but if it's anything like the 250x on the trails you will absolutely LOVE it!
im 5'10 im nearly 14 and i dont really know if i would fit this bike im probaly getting it in 2 years time as i need to save up for it so any helpful tips?
if it will be your first dirt bike, then i'd recommend it as long as you don't grow to over 6ft in the next 2 years when you go to buy it... however if you end up getting super tall within that time frame I'd suggest re-evaluating your options when the time to buy comes
@@notsoupmoto I quite like this dirt bike just to do some trail riding and to ride about in but if I do grow over 6ft can I modify it to suit my height or would I just be best getting a bigger bike?
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I’m 6ft 3 and have been riding dirt bikes for 58 years and with a few mods, the CRF250F fits me pretty well.
I run Pro Taper bars with risers and bark busters and also have some Hyperlite Moto mods that raise the bike about an inch. You will need to extend the kickstand if you do this.
Top speed is irrelevant to me so I run a two tooth larger rear sprocket which BTW will fit with the stock chain.
If you ride in any mud, the rear fender, the seat, and your back will be covered in mud after every ride. I riveted a wide heavy piece of plastic to the rear fender to mostly alleviate this problem.
If you ride in a rocky area, you will need an aftermarket quality skid plate.
Other than that, just go out and hit the trails.
hell yeah! thanks for the input. this will be super helpful for those on the taller side
This is my first dirt bike at age 47 and i amd 5'6 165lbs. With my riding boots i can touch both balls of my feet on the ground at same time. Its been the perfect bike for me to learn on with the short seat hight then most motorcross bikes. Not intimidating in power or height.
thanks for sharing! that's wonderful to hear you've been enjoying the bike and the learning process. have fun riding!!
👀
Really appreciate your videos. I’m sure it’s a good bit of work putting it all together.
I’m 5’10 @ 190lb 55yo man. Been riding quads for the last 15 years or so. Currently a 700 grizzly. It’s a great machine and rides like a Cadillac. I’ve gotten an itch to revive the adventure and adrenaline of a dirt bike. Before I’m even more too old for this sh*t. Being aware of an aging body comfort and control are very important to me. My concern would be power and handling long term.
The agility and ability to quickly clutch up the front wheel to clear obstacles.
The crf seems to be a very capable and fun ride. I’ve yet to be able to sit on one. As long as it doesn’t feel like a toy I’m 75% sold on it. I did sit on the 2024 wr250f and was on my toes. That bike was incredibly loaded and even more so in 25. But it’s 4000.00 more than the crf250f and that alone will create fear of damaging it, let alone controlling the power. Unclear if it can be dummed down enough with mapping etc. to get to the skill level required to utilize all that wr has to offer. And it seems to have all the goodies. Yet having watched many hours of video the down low power delivery is more finicky and harder starting. Barriers to learning, comfort and control.
Somewhere in the middle of the two models.
Is the crf worth investing performance upgrades into? Or is the platform ultimately too limited?
And better looked at as a training tool preparing for an altogether different bike to grow into? Its a lot of money either way.
@@dctrdredge2139 thanks for the comment!
I’d say if you just plan on riding for fun and you mainly ride on quad trails and not a whole lot of technical stuff, the crf250f is more than adequate and yeah from what I’ve heard, with just a few suspension upgrades and some gummy tires it makes it even more capable.
I’ve found that it’s just so easy to ride which makes it much more enjoyable and therefore I want to ride more.
If you get the chance to sit on one, I think that’ll be the deciding factor. If you’re okay with the smaller sized bike then I think it’s a great choice.
I’m 5,7 and 13 years old and I’m looking for my first bike I’m considering the crf 250f
Best of luck on your bike search! That’s exciting
The crf250f is a great beginner bike to learn the fundamentals on !
I’m 6’4” and I’ve had the 24 crf250f for about 4 months and it’s stock I bought it for putting around with my friends they ride atvs and I go anywhere they go it not bad I’ve even rode at carolina adventure world with it and I had a blast there wasn’t a trail I couldn’t take it it’s a great bike for trails and beginners and I’ve rode dirt bikes for 20 years since I was 4 and it’s my favorite bike to have fun on
Same here since I was 4! Never heard of Carolina adventure world, I’ll have to check it out!
Beta xtrainer is perfect beginners and vet bike for tall and short riders you can even get optional factory "low boy" lowering kit
from everything I've heard, the x-trainer looks like a fantastic option for those looking for something a bit more than a putt-around trail bike! haven't got the chance to try one out yet but i'd love to
Comment how tall you are, what your skill level is, and what type of riding you plan on doing and I'll let you know if the CRF250F is the right bike for you!
I’m 6’2” and 220lbs riding a 2001 xr200r it fits me just fine.
such a classic! would love to get my hands on one of those 😎
I’m might be selling it. I just got my motorcycle license and I’m wanting a dual sport.
I’m 5,2 I do trails and occasionally hit jumps. I’m 13 and growing. I think this is perfect as the crf125fb is too small.
yeah if you're growing fast I'd go for a bike that's a little bigger than the 125fb
It would be my first dirt bike. I’m six feet tall, 350 pounds but loosing weight quick
you can always get stiffer springs etc to make the suspension a bit beefier! still a great bike. hope you enjoy :)
I have 2 Brazilian crf250s......I weigh 285 ish...my belly is so big I can't read the scale...so I am guessing...anyway...these bikes are great...I have never bottomed out the suspension......and they always have power to spare when I climb hills...
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it 😎 they are super fun! Thanks for the comment!
I'm about 6 feet high, 6"1' 6"2', I don't know, to be honest, I'm 15 now and I used to do enduro when I was 8 to 11, I had a 100cc at the time but I also rode the 230 from my dad (I ripped with that thing), I'm planning to go back to the track, hold on or MX I don't know yet, maybe both and I'm looking for a Honda. I heard that they are relatively cheaper and, as they are 4-strokes, they require less maintenance than 2-strokes, plus I have always ridden 4-strokes. So I know how to maintain them
If you're looking to ride mx and hit jumps and stuff I would probably lean more towards the crf250r over the 250f for sure. better suited for that application
Bru I clicked way too fast considering it’s midnight where I live😅
the video's not even done processing dawg 😂
@@notsoupmoto 🤣
Was this re-uploaded? I swear I just watched this a few days ago and like many months before that.
not a re-upload but I used footage from my original review video under the voiceover for this new video about height & the crf250f ruclips.net/video/5XDBq3EU5LM/видео.html
great video man thanks
glad you enjoyed!
Hey! My names Quinn I’m 14 around 5’5 i ride a klx140RF and i was actually able to throw a leg over the crf250f but sadly i am to small for it, but i was curious how much more power does the crf250f have? And I’ve loved watching you grow more at riding!
This has double the power but it’s delivered like the 140 but more down low torque
thanks for the comment. @aidancampbell2656 is correct. that's exactly how the crf would feel for you
G'day SOUP MOTO, I'm 16 and 6'1" and have only really ridden a KLX110 from the ages of 10 to 14 before out growing it completely, I have been keen on getting a dirt bike ever since and the CRF250f sparked my interest given it's price reliability and forgiveness when riding (so I've heard from reviews) but I don't want to get a bike too small or under powered, hope you can help
If you’re used to the power of the 110 it will feel very similar in the way it delivers, just a bigger engine so you do have much more power than a 110.
As far as size goes, if you’re still growing you might outgrow it size wise, however you can do things to help with that like taller bars.
It’s a really fun bike.
As an alternative option you should check out my video about 125 2 strokes. Might actually be a good choice for you m.ruclips.net/video/sE8srnhl208/видео.html
@@notsoupmoto cheers mate I checked out the 125 how ever I personally prefer 4 strokes, I have now settled for a CRF250F and I'll be picking it up tomorrow, thanks for your help though, and if I get too tall I'll definitely cop myself some taller bars
@@bbqsauce8018 great to hear! have fun on that thing!!!
@@notsoupmoto thank you mate will do
I'm 5,6 at 13 I just want something for trail riding and low maintenance and my skill set is ok I want something that's good to learn on.and I don't do and racing
Based on all that I’d say the crf250f would be a good choice for you . Ticks all the boxes
@@notsoupmoto thanks
no problem!
Buenas, puede ser útil para el día a día(ciudad) esta crf?
Depende del tipo de calles en las que encuentras en tu ciudad, debe ser útil. Y depende del país y región, es posible que necesitas convirtir la moto a legal para las calles.
La moto es útil para calles pequeños per no mucho para calles más grandes cómo carreteras.
Can you compare the seat to peg distance on this bike compared to a motorcross bike? This measurement is important to me because I don’t need a bigger bike than this if I can help it and my long legs feel cramped on my klx 140
I'll have to measure that at some point to actually compare but you'd probably feel less cramped on the 250f than the 140 I'd guess...
as for the mx bikes, if you have super long legs they'll fit much better for you in the long run but if you're still getting used to riding and are building confidence, you may want to stick with the air cooled trail bikes.
that being said, a 125 2-stroke like a yz125 or something is a great beginner bike on the mx side of things. will definitely have way more zing than what you're used to but its a small enough engine to be manageable.
I'm a short arsed useless rider I don't compete and never will it's just a laugh and a day out for me and falling off is always part of it tho😂
happens to the best of us haha. key is having fun
I’m 5”6’ and I have little to no experience on dirt bikes I’m more used to mini bikes and atvs, would it be the bike for me?
And I would use it for a basic trail riding
100% ! based on your experience and the type of riding you plan on doing, this bike would be perfect!
im 15 and 5,9 and this would be my first bike would this be a good bike
Yes I think you’d be very happy with this as a starter bike!
I am 14 years old and 5’10 I’m coming from a crf 125f which I’m way to big for now. I have been riding it for 3 years and before that I rode a 110 for 2 years. I would say I’m an intermediate rider. I ride trails at my house and I ride a lot in state forest trails. (some of them being pretty tricky) Do u think this bike is a good fit for me?
the crf will be very similar to what you're used to as far as power delivery goes. check out my other video about what category the crf250f is in and how it differs from other categories of dirt bikes: ruclips.net/video/kYEuy8fPwy0/видео.html
if you're comfortable with the way the power delivers on the 125f and you're not looking to get much more challenging with the type of terrain you ride, the 250f is going to be a great bike that will fit you much better.
if you see yourself tackling more advanced trails or even just want something a bit more competition focused, I would recommend looking into some more gncc oriented bikes like the yamaha yz125x, possibly beta x-trainer (although I don't have much experience with it)
@@notsoupmotoI feel like I would definitely like to try something else out that might be more competitive, but the thing I am worried about for 2 stroke bikes like the yz 125x is the maintenance. I would like to start learning on an engine that might be a little bit more snappy but still good for trail riding.
@@jeremiahdavis1378 while two strokes take a little bit more maintenance than the beginner trail bikes, it's not something to worry too much about.
As long as you clean the air filter regularly you shouldn't have to worry about many issues. 2-stroke engines are also very simple so they're cheaper to repair.
I've only really ever had to do piston and rings every once in a while (after like a whole season) on my 125 and I ride it pretty hard. If you're just riding the thing normally this will be rare.
I haven't ridden the 125x but if it's anything like the 250x on the trails you will absolutely LOVE it!
@@notsoupmotothanks I will definitely look in to buying one now!
@@jeremiahdavis1378 no problem! let me know what you think if you end up getting the chance to ride one. I'm curious
im 5'10 im nearly 14 and i dont really know if i would fit this bike im probaly getting it in 2 years time as i need to save up for it so any helpful tips?
if it will be your first dirt bike, then i'd recommend it as long as you don't grow to over 6ft in the next 2 years when you go to buy it... however if you end up getting super tall within that time frame I'd suggest re-evaluating your options when the time to buy comes
@@notsoupmoto I quite like this dirt bike just to do some trail riding and to ride about in but if I do grow over 6ft can I modify it to suit my height or would I just be best getting a bigger bike?
@@zplayer90356 you can definitely do some mods to help out if your on the taller side like i suggest in this video at 04:30
@@notsoupmoto ok thanks so much soup :)
@@zplayer90356 of course!
I have one and It’s a turd ,no power at all. They’re cheap for a reason.
they're not really designed to be powerful. they're meant for beginners and people who just wanna putt around
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