CRF250X In-Depth Review
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- My in-depth review of the CRF250X. Actually, this review doesn't go into EVERYTHING I have to say about the CRF250X, BUT I had to fit as much of the important stuff into 20 minutes as I could, so this is what I ended up with.
I will update this section when new things break and asplode!
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Bike has 40 hours since the review and hasn't blown up yet. Not even a valve clearance adjustment needed yet hmmm surprising.
In-Depth CRF250X Review
Intro
The CRF250X was released back in 2004 to fill some gaps in the Honda line up. It was a consolation offering at the end of the beloved XR250R’s production, it was a response to Yamaha’s WR250F, and it was the off-road sister to the CRF250R. But how well does it actually perform these roles? And now that the price for used CRF250X bikes has dipped into the $2000 dollar range, is it a viable option for riders looking for an affordable dirt bike? I’ll be discussing all of that and much more in this In-Depth review of the 2004 through 2017 CRF250X.
The CRF250X has not changed greatly from 2004 to 2017, there have just been minor changes such as tweaks to the carburetor, fuel tank, seat, plastics, suspension settings, brake rotors and the head. For the most part, it has been the same bike for over a decade featuring a 249cc, single overhead cam, 4 valve, liquid cooled engine, Showa twin chamber forks, a Showa rear shock, and an aluminum frame all very similar to the early CRF250R, but with an electric start in addition to the kick starter, a wider gear ratio spread in the transmission, a smaller carburetor, a lower performance head, a 12 volt DC charging circuit, an AC lighting circuit, headlight, tail light, a more flexible frame, plusher suspension settings, wider seat... If you enjoyed this content, you'll enjoy Torture Test Magazine! Check it out at torturetestmagazine.com/ 
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Man this is a fantastic review! Extremely detailed, super informative, and generally excellent all around. You seriously went over EVERYTHING!
eveRide ADV he does a great job, first he?
6 second 0-60, a lot better than I thought it'd be
50 hours since review with two desert races on it. Cam chain tensioner failed. Top end tear down revealed one side of the piston skirt was rounding off from wear. Very dangerous. Piston ring was still in spec. Everything else is good.
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@@sciencemilitia1853 You want more breakdowns...This bike is bulletproof from what I heard
@@markoajduk7096 Cam chain tensioner failed at 50hrs. Piston was shot at 50hrs. Yeah sounds awesome lol. Not! Ill stay with my 250 2 stroke. Forged piston, fat jetting, rich oil mix, amsoil dominator. I get 200 hours on a piston in the woods and start 1st kick and make more power than these shitty blow up machine 250Fs
@@sciencemilitia1853 I had a stock top end on my 2008 until last season, and to call it shitty is just plain dumb. For the money they are amazing bikes and I bet you'd change your mind if I kicked your ass on it :)
THE best review of CRF250X I found so far. kudos!
Rock solid review, you mentioned all of the pros and cons of the crf250x.
GREAT review! Honestly one of the best bike reviews I've ever watched on youtube, and I've watched quite a few...
Thanks for watching!
I recently got one for my son. If he gets bored of it ( which is possible ) I will go through the mods list you stated early on in the vid. Great work.
Thanks for this review video. It’s on my list of possibles for next summer. 👍
I’m gonna be honest, ever sense I saw this video 3 years ago I’ve wanted this bike. I have probably watch the video 20+ times over the course of 3 years. Just love all the info Ik so much about this bike because of this video. Just an amazing video nun the less.
Wow, what a detailed review, and clear video. Thanks for sharing, keep em coming!
40 hours since review not blown up yet
Frickin Jim's Affordable Adventures dead yet?
Has it now?
Has it?
Yes or no
What about now
HEY! Thanks for watching. See you on the trails :) Nothing has blown up yet but I only have 30 hours since writing this review.
You do an outstanding job with these in-depth reviews. Seriously.
Thank you!
Been putting off watching this one Jim but very entertaining as always! I think you sum it well by saying it could never replace the xr though. I just can't imagine giving up the reliability and ease of maintenance of the old xr's and dr's for the performance of more modern bikes. Great review!
joe Doyle - Had an 07 CRF-X for 3 years. Rock solid reliable. Change oil a LOT and keep the air filter clean. No other maintenance required on mine.
Great post!!!
Thankfully I am older, 61 years young and only been riding 4 years. My 250x has a big bore kit and is my Lil BillyGoat.
It's a perfect bike for me and easy to maintain and ride
Thanks for your post!!!!!
Excellent! Please do a video featuring all the modifications you did (in detail), to the bike to "open up" the breathing and make it run better! I recently bought a 2016 250X and am pleased with the bike overall but would would like to optimize it's performance and get it running as well as possible. Thanks for the great review. It's the best I've seen as far as detail and objectivity.
I have a crf250x it's a 2012 with 20 hours I bought new in 2012 no problem yet I spend most my time on a crf230 I take the X out to the riding parks that are close
Love your videos keep them coming!
Thanks man the best review I ever heard really detailed pretty much about everything
Excellent review. Considering this bike as a solid backup bike to my 250R
I own a 2003 CRF230F and was looking into buying the 250X as it’s replacement. Great review.
Excellent review! Maybe the best one I have ever watched. Great job....oh yes do NOT let the xr ever go!!!!
Wow thank you! Thanks for watching.
Fantastic review as always, Jim! Doesn't sound like you'll be giving up your modded CRF230F any time soon. ; )
These bikes look great, but I think I'll stick with the XR250R! Doing an engine rebuild, even once a year, is just too costly. The old XR engines go for years and then only need a piston and rings, which is not very expensive.
Superb review by the way! All your reviews are excellent.
This may be several years old but you have a future in bike testing. I wish you the best and hope you start getting more support!
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Great review. Just the info I was looking for on the crf250x, as I was thinking of replacing my old dr350 that I've been riding for the last 17 years with one. My wife would kill me putting that much into maintenance and doesn't sound like it would suit the slow technical riding I do in Colorado. I guess it's time to add a 2 stroke to the garage if I'm going to be rebuilding a bike every winter.
WOW MAN!!! Thank you 😊 this was a very detailed and very well explained video! Great job😄👍🏻
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
sweet havin you back on yt 😊
Great review. I bought my 2006 250x 8 years ago from a guy that just rebuilt the motor,top end. Ride about 15-30 hours, around 250 miles a year and definitely feel lucky. Last year started smoking at start up so decided to order rebuild kit. Found out my cylinder was 269cc with an 07 R head and SS KibbleWhite Valves and Tie spring kit. Next rebuild might be complete motor, ouch
Great review. This has definitely assisted in my decision between the XR and a CRF. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Hello Jim! loved your review!! i recently purchased an 04´ 250X that has probably been to hell and back.. bruised and battered.. the previous owner said he replaced valves with steel ones, replaced the cam shaft and piston. every time i ride it i'm thinking when is this thing gonna blow up?? but it just keeps going and going!!. very interested in seeing how long yours will go..
great video! i am your fan!! a Big thumbs up all the way from Lisbon, Portugal!!
I read the warning note before the vid and it was honestly funny and nice 🥺
Great review... I ride an 04 250x and you literally hit everything I’ve said about it in one video... overall great machine and I’m coming of a 450R but for the weekend warriors, desert rats like myself, this bikes are a ton of fun...
Ps: like you said... uncorking is a must for this bike... just like you, when I rode it stock, I almost cried lol
Hahah the stock throttle response is definitely enough to make a grown adult start sobbing!
I feel bad that I rode my old 150RB for years without doing a single thing lol. I even rode it without oil for an entire day by accident. I've always felt that the 250x was tame even with all the mods...which is why I really liked it. I don't need ridiculous. Not anymore.
Oh, who am I kidding. I WANT A CR500. Excellent review, my dude. Very much so.
If you haven't got a cr500 yet, get one, they're awesome. I love mine😊 they do vibrate a bit, they are unusual to kick, but wow, the torque🤣😂 mine is a 1986 and it is mental. 😁
cj64crosser lmao watch any person under 18 try and kick it
if only evey review was like this! respect
Love this bike. I ride the woods and was super surprised how good it is. I bought it for my son to learn on and took it out for a quick trail ride and was really surprised at how good it performed. Now thinking of getting one for myself... I know, crazy, right? It is just damn good.
The only problem I have with mine is it feels more on the heavy side
That warning went from “take it with a grain of salt” to questioning my entire consciousness. I like it
Ok forget it ,back to the CRF230 ha ha! wow i want a review like this on every trail bike i am intrested in ha ha!Best "fast" review of all information i want from a "do it all bike" great review!
Thank you, really appreciate the review!
Very nice report. Looking to buy this one. Need lots of torch in low gears
Offroad = Xr250 Enduro= Crf250x. Thanks for the review =)
Great review, I'm looking at upgrading from the 250L to the 250X as I want to get more into enduro riding and this review was very helpful and very detailed
+Mohawkology thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful in your decision making process
Frickin Jim's Affordable Adventures It definitely has been, especially you going into detail about servicing and maintainance. Looking forward to more updates on this vid too. Got a sub from me buddy.
very good in depth review
Hello, I'm George and a 250X owner. My first Honda and first experience with SOHC. I just finished the valve job converting to steel so hopefully lasts longer than 20 hours. Previous owner didn't understand the importance of a clean air filter that is correctly sealed. I have grown to really like it I can feel the bike is really close to what I'm looking for on power but something you mentioned might help get it. I rebuilt the carb last year trying to fix my rough idle and hard starting problem. (LOL little did I know that soon came a valve job) Well during re-assembly I went with the stock position on the clip because no other mods have been made? I also stuck with stock jet. I also know exactly what I'm doing tomorrow!
Great Video!
Great video! you do a good job of telling biased review, keep it up
That’s why I like air cooled bikes like my ttr 230 i don’t wanna rebuild and do all that shit.
You know your onions, have a real sense of humor, and know how to make a superb video, congrats! I have a 2017 set up for enduro (I am that once a month rider, putting through single track, standing on the pegs...and yes I change the engine oil, trans oil, and clean the air filter every other ride ....its what old guys do when they retire, you'll get there one day) and don't have a fraction of your mechanical know how; but would chop open my airbox and uncork the exhaust in a heartbeat if it made a real difference; What do you think? Thanks for any tips, keep your reviews coming,
I just picked up a super clean 2006 250X. I need to do those uncorking mods for sure.
Awesome factual vid. Many Thank's ☺️
One of the best and succinct reviews of anything I have ever seen, literally all in one place. In any event, I was very disappointed to hear about the high maintenance of this bike. I just sold my 00' WR400f and was expecting to buy this in place of it. You mention other better bikes, reliable, etc., could you give some suggestion on models/years? Thanks!!!
Average Dave - By a non-California bike. Rock solid reliable. My 2007 has been bulletproof with only oil and filter maintenance.
After doing a few mods to my crf230f, bbr piston, damper rods & a fox shock, I just wasn't happy. Found a like new 250x, had the suspension lowered and resprung, rejetted and now I can't get enough. The crf230f rides like a log wagon in comparison to the 250x. I'm pretty happy now with the crf250x as my main trail bike and only time will tell if the cost of maintaining it will be worthwhile ..
This was so awesome bro. I really hadn't seen you ride an R style bike on your trails yet, but dude...holy shit you are so god damn fast. There's no way in hell that I could keep up with you if we rode together again. Jfc you did so much sketchy shit hahaha. Also, amazing review. That was so damn perfect. I can't wait to see the day that you have at least 50k subscribers. Anyways, dope video :) Lets ride sometime when you come back home.
I have a 15 year old 250x and just put on a new piston and head because the valve seats weren’t sealing properly. And that was the first ever doing anything rebuild related.
Thats a review ! Thank you so Much
Thanks for watching!
I have a 04 250x about 2 years now and still no problems yet but I mainly use it for the streets
Just discovered your channel, hands down best bike reviews on RUclips.
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
Awesome review thanks 🙏🏼
Excellent video mate. Thankyou
Hy, it is a very good video, with a lot of explanations, and good arguments. And I can understand well, with the google translation. Great playgrounds you have in US. Thanks. Kris
Great video!
Ur finnaly back
Great review! I have a 2013 that I bought 3 years ago. The trails I ride are anywhere from sandy washes to rocks on rocks and steep. The low gearing works well for the extremely rocky areas. How is your bike doing since your last update?
Awesome review
Well I have a crf250x 2013 I have changed the jets cut the air box all the way open new fmf pipe on it and also a different battery and it literally rides like a dream
Great review!!!
Just bought a 05 will list videos soon
MAN your voice sounds like everide's! I was confused. Great video, great review, great editing! Keep up the good work!
agreed lol
Great video! 👍
Probably THE best review I have ever witnessed. I'm just wondering, like you said in the video the Xr250 is good on maintenance and its just a good bike overall. Would you recommend the Xr250 to a 16 year old kid who doesnt know much about dirt bikes and about maintenance?
Thanks
Cash m do you wanna ride your bike or maintain it
Good Job..........Well Done !!
The odds of me having perfectly matched valves, seats, rings, piston and cam are nearly zero. But in five years of hard abuse it's flawless
Do you also do the regular maintenance and do you think it would be good as a dual sport to get to work then go hit some trails on the weekend
@@stevennagle5367 I change the oil way more often than the recommended interval. Same with air. Extremely reliable. Mine has a SIC street legal kit. Very cool bike
@@TheAneewAony thanks for the info
I think I'll just stick with my XR250R. Great and detailed review, on every point, as usual! After watching your review, I can see no reason to get a CRFx. Looks like I'll just ride the old XR for another 18 years Lol
I too have an XR250R, and this review makes me satisfied to own it. You would think the CRF250X would be an obvious upgrade. Hmm, I guess not.
Trevor Jameson I agree! I’m an old guy and have an XR 400 I’ll stick with the old bombproof XR!!
@@brettkovak6344 came here to see if I should ditch the my xr400r for the crf250x. Guess not. Only reason I was considering is the wet weight is about 267lbs.
Again the best reviews!!!! keep it up man!
very good review
Okay, this is really a REVIEW, not just another "Hey look at me!" video. Lots of detail, I felt like I really got to know the bike, and you saved me a lot of wasted money. I live in New England. Do I really want a dirt bike that requires $800 a year in maintenance and can go 80 miles an hour on a 5-speed transmission? Hail, no. Thanks for taking time to put this all together and help us all out!
This review Was great and details awesome. Was looking to see if You had a review for the crf230f. Been back and forth about which one to buy.
Leaning to The 250x but not so sure if I want to deal with the maintenance. I ride with my lil man 8yrs old. I just don't want To but 230 and Then feel like it's to slow and then want 250.. any advice Would be great. 5`5" 180 lbs.
I like the ultralight skid plate.
I bought a yz 125 and I love it. But I’m finding myself wishing I bought a crf 250 having grown up riding Hondas. I just do trail riding and heavy off-roading and it’s all I need. The yz gives you a complete rush when the powerband kicks in but I miss the even power delivery of a 4stroke. Not to mention I can get a California green sticker for it and ride year round.
I guess the grass is always greener.
My dad had a XR200 ‘85 I think and it had DOHC then they neutered the XR for every other year since. I hated riding both when I was a kid but the ‘85 seemed kinda fast to me at the time and it was a 10 year old bike at the time
I'd love to see you do a crf230l review!
Great video, can you recommend a cheap bike with less maintenance 250cc to 450cc, doesn't need to be high performance
I have to disagree about reliability. 2004-2006 bikes had reliability problems. Honda made cam and valve changes. After 2007 the bikes became very reliable with routine maintenance, presuming you haven't bought one ragged out when you got it. Change the oil a LOT and keep your air filter clean. Stay out of the rev limiter. No problems. I think you do the bike a disservice in your evaluation, though I understand you are recounting your own experiences. I have ridden a 2007 for 3 years with no issues at all. It has shined on Rocky Mountain trails, held its own on a MX track, and struggled on eastern US twisty trails. I think it's a great bike overall, and an absolutely excellent western US trail bike.
why did it not go good in the east?
@@jamesderoc6717 Probably due to weakish low-end power.
very useful dude cheers
Just got this bike damn near new for 3.100 🤙seems better than my kx250f
On later model year bikes the needle isn't adjustable (1 clip slot only) and requires to replace to a different needle altogether.
Hey man! Could ya do an in depth review of the Crf230f?
i have never ridden a dirtbike before and i’m looking at getting into riding and this is the bike i’ve had my eyes on, i don’t plan on riding it hard just ride with my friends now and again, would this bike be the choice for me or do you have any better suggestions
I’m looking to upgrade from my first bike (A CRF 150r small wheel) because it’s just too small. I’m 6’0 at 150 lbs which is 30 lbs over the weight limit and I can barely even fit on it. Would you recommend this for an intermediate rider/ second bike? Or is there a better Honda I should shoot for? I have my own trails which are pretty bumpy and windy so I’ll definitely need something cushy in suspension but not too powerful. Thanks a lot for reading 🤙
very good video!
Which other bikes are better to have in terms of maintenance costs? I looking to get one CRF 250 R or X from 2006 to 2011. I currently own a CRF230F 2008, but I want something more powerfull and better equiped (suspensions)... (I will not sell my CRF230F)
hey i’m moving up from a kx85 and i like to see myself as a somewhat fast rider, my two options are a crf250 x and a crf230f i don’t really ride but a couple times a month during the summer which bike would be better?
I have a question and need your help! You said move the clip on the needle 2 positions richer. Where will the clip be. Which slot? Second???? Let me know thanks
Hey I just got a 2014 250x did they change anything to where I don’t have to like cut anything or rewire anything ?
I wish you could get your hands on a GPX FSE250E (air cooled w/ full sized wheels 18/21)
Hi bro, I have an 04 crf 240x as well, I wanna do a big bore is there one that you recommend? Or is there anything I need to know?
Great review man! I have wondered how the CRF250X might be as a bike when compared to my CRF250L... but I am not nearly that good of a rider so I'll take the slow & heavy little red pig over the added maintenance of a performance bike any day. For the really fun stuff where I need light weight and the tractor factor I have my Yamaha TTR230 :)
thinking about putting a Lectron on my 05 250x. have you played with one on a 4 stroke? thinking about putting one on my 05 250x
Is it a dual sport? Or just better for riding at night cuz of the light
I have the wr250r and it’s a great all around bike like my old XR400 bulletproof the wr250r has been known to go 70k without a problem
Wassup Frickin Jim.....have any ideas for good modz for my CRF230? I just recently got one and would like to know your thoughts!!
love the reviuw but what abouth the crf 250 rally?