this bike is a really good machine personally this is all i have to say about this great bike !! In stock form the bike is geared way too tall. The fix is to change the rear sprocket to a 50 tooth which tightens the gearing making the bike hit with a ferocious punch. Other than that I have ... Read review
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A review by spencer6666 on Honda CR250R July 14th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Comfort
Satisfactory
Handling
Good
Looks
Excellent
Features
Excellent
Fuel consumption
Satisfactory
Advantages:
great fun . very fast . easy to maintain .
Disadvantages:
regular top end rebuilds .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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this bike is a really good machine personally this is all i have to say about this great bike !! In stock form the bike is geared way too tall. The fix is to change the rear sprocket to a 50 tooth which tightens the gearing making the bike hit with a ferocious punch. Other than that I have no squawks about the bike. I have ridden YZ, RM, KX, 250's on track and they all are almost identical on lap times but with the CR I was 2 to 3 seconds faster from the great handling and suspension. The other brands are alright but i have always put my trust in honda and it has never let me down yet !! this bike can get you into some scary positions for an inexperienced rider but that also makes it a lot of fun for the experienced rider like me ! i wouldnt advise a learner or fresh rider to buy one of these bikes they can require a lot of maintenance with regular use which can be expensive.this is the perfect bike for enjoying your sundays around the track or ripping you local field up !!!! guaranteed pleasure !!!!!!!!!!
Model: CR250R Engine Type: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with electronically controlled RC valve Bore and Stroke: 66.4mm x 72mm Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 Induction: Six-petal crankcase reed-valve Carburetion: 38mm Mikuni TMX flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS) Ignition: CD with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T Suspension
Front: 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.6 inches travel Brakes
Front: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Single 240mm disc Tires
Advantages: Reliable, Fast, Easy to work on Disadvantages: Price, Common
...now I currently own a Honda CRF250r and I love it! I've rode big road bikes and I can honestly say the CRF will keep up with them on the corners fairly easily and it will accelerate past any road 250 on the straight. Honda are well know for their reliability and the CRF250r is no exception, I have owned mine for just over 1year and I can say its probably not had the easiest life screaming at the start gate of a race or slamming to the ground off ... ...Another benefit of the Honda CRF250r is the fact that you can get it on to the road with minimal effort at all and you will experience all of the sheer power that it has to offer and still take it off road when you get bored.
So what can I say, get your self a Honda CRF250r and feel the benefits instantly. They are not just for the experienced riders but also for the beginners or for road racers who just want some fun.
Thanks for reading Sam ...
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