Sounds like a great bike! I plan on getting a 2025 Honda 250R. This new year bike seems to really improve upon the previous model and make it more comfortable, fun, and still agile. Keep posting!
Yes the updates to the 2025 CRF250R and 2025 CRF450R are noticeable and improve the stability and comfort of the bikes. I will have plenty more rides on the 25 CRF's soon!
I have a 2022 and i really enjoy the bike. I live in CA and was able to get an ohv sticker for mine. I got lucky though because 2021 is supposed to be the last year that bikes can get ohv stickers. Unfortunately because of the new CA laws, I can not get a 2025 with ohv sticker here in CA. Ill have to make due with my rare registered 2022 model. I just need to change the fork valving to soften it up some. Thanks for the video.
Looks like a nice bike! When you say just a little clutch slip and rolls in nice, do you mean that you pull the clutch in a little bit to reduce the engine braking so you get a little more roll speed to the apex of the corner? I was thinking of trying this with my yamaha but have never heard anyone talk about doing that. Your riding has really improved from the early videos! More aggressive now.
I meant to say a quick slip of the clutch while riding a corner in a higher gear lets the engine build RPM's more quickly for a better corner exit. I like to ride a higher gear in corners to improve roll speed. If the bike has the tuning option I reduce engine braking to minimum level on 4-strokes to help free up the chassis off throttle and under braking and into corners.
Thanks! I have a blue 50th CRF anniversary seat and blue PRO-LINK swingarm graphic that will go on my 2025 CRF450R for a little 80's Honda CR vibe...lets see how that looks in a few weeks when my 25 CRF450R shows up!
That is a great question and hopefully I can do some back to back comparison rides with a 24 YZ250F, 25 CRF250R, and my 25 350XCF soon. Based on my rides on these bikes to date: Downdraft/reverse head intake on the YZ250F is a fundamental design advantage for getting fresh cool air into an engine and makes for a quick revving responsive (especially low to mid) 250F engine. Yamaha has run KYB suspension for years and typically sets the bar for off the showroom floor suspension performance that works for a wide range of riders and skill levels. Honda CRF250R is a very responsive handling bike with almost 2-stroke like lightweight feel. The 25 model chassis updates are significant and noticeable - more planted and calm front end with plush(!!) feeling forks. The revised 25 CRF250R air box provides a more direct intake path so while the engine may not make more power it does have quick RPM build and "feels" a little stronger low to mid. Austrian 350's have long been my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike. The updates to the 25 KTM 350XCF chassis and suspension (spring forks) make for a great combination of stability and cornering and plush/compliant suspension. The combination of 6-speed gearbox, extra fuel that is held low on the chassis, o-ring chain, and one of the most fun 4-strokes engines Ive ridden to date gives the overall edge for a 1-bike-does it all to the 25 350XCF for me. Having said that I look forward to doing some back to back rides with the 24 YZ250F and 25 CRF250R and my 25 350XCF!
Sounds like a great bike! I plan on getting a 2025 Honda 250R. This new year bike seems to really improve upon the previous model and make it more comfortable, fun, and still agile. Keep posting!
Yes the updates to the 2025 CRF250R and 2025 CRF450R are noticeable and improve the stability and comfort of the bikes. I will have plenty more rides on the 25 CRF's soon!
I have a 2022 and i really enjoy the bike. I live in CA and was able to get an ohv sticker for mine. I got lucky though because 2021 is supposed to be the last year that bikes can get ohv stickers. Unfortunately because of the new CA laws, I can not get a 2025 with ohv sticker here in CA. Ill have to make due with my rare registered 2022 model. I just need to change the fork valving to soften it up some. Thanks for the video.
OHV stickers are useful in California! Get those forks dialed and you will enjoy your 22 CRF250R even more! Ride Red!
great review! Be interesting if you get a chance to do the Offroad loop back to back with your 2025 350xcf, may even set a faster lap on the CRF!
Yes 250F's with less engine inertia can feel more agile and playful on woods loops!
Looks like a nice bike! When you say just a little clutch slip and rolls in nice, do you mean that you pull the clutch in a little bit to reduce the engine braking so you get a little more roll speed to the apex of the corner? I was thinking of trying this with my yamaha but have never heard anyone talk about doing that. Your riding has really improved from the early videos! More aggressive now.
I meant to say a quick slip of the clutch while riding a corner in a higher gear lets the engine build RPM's more quickly for a better corner exit. I like to ride a higher gear in corners to improve roll speed. If the bike has the tuning option I reduce engine braking to minimum level on 4-strokes to help free up the chassis off throttle and under braking and into corners.
Great work Mr. Engineer :-) Sounds crisp. Not sure about the blue seat tho lol.
Thanks! I have a blue 50th CRF anniversary seat and blue PRO-LINK swingarm graphic that will go on my 2025 CRF450R for a little 80's Honda CR vibe...lets see how that looks in a few weeks when my 25 CRF450R shows up!
@@mxengineer1 Ok but i"ll expect to see some yellow side plates! lol
@@Superdisco199 Like true 80's vibe!
How do you compare this to a yz250f ? And also how does it compare to your 350 xcf on the track I’m ties between these 3 bikes
That is a great question and hopefully I can do some back to back comparison rides with a 24 YZ250F, 25 CRF250R, and my 25 350XCF soon. Based on my rides on these bikes to date: Downdraft/reverse head intake on the YZ250F is a fundamental design advantage for getting fresh cool air into an engine and makes for a quick revving responsive (especially low to mid) 250F engine. Yamaha has run KYB suspension for years and typically sets the bar for off the showroom floor suspension performance that works for a wide range of riders and skill levels. Honda CRF250R is a very responsive handling bike with almost 2-stroke like lightweight feel. The 25 model chassis updates are significant and noticeable - more planted and calm front end with plush(!!) feeling forks. The revised 25 CRF250R air box provides a more direct intake path so while the engine may not make more power it does have quick RPM build and "feels" a little stronger low to mid. Austrian 350's have long been my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike. The updates to the 25 KTM 350XCF chassis and suspension (spring forks) make for a great combination of stability and cornering and plush/compliant suspension. The combination of 6-speed gearbox, extra fuel that is held low on the chassis, o-ring chain, and one of the most fun 4-strokes engines Ive ridden to date gives the overall edge for a 1-bike-does it all to the 25 350XCF for me. Having said that I look forward to doing some back to back rides with the 24 YZ250F and 25 CRF250R and my 25 350XCF!
your riding is so aggressive now.....must be having fun
Always fun to ride at KickIn Roost MX!
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haha......the front fender looks like a gasgas/ktm front fender
It is red!