Beegreenstrings Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) What has everyone heard?I've been watching a few here and there but not completely sold on them.Bro-in-law jumped the gun and bought one. He loves it, but, he has never had a bike other than that.I've had multiple dual sports and the last was the xr650l which I miss daily.Someone said the 250 was just as good as the 650, because the 250 is aluminum framed, 6 speed and fuel injected...That is what I need to know. Edited July 3, 2014 by Beegreenstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I've read the motor is based off the CBR250RR motor. Better for street than dirt. But if you're just doing light trails, dirt/gravel roads, etc I think it'd be awesome. I've been looking at them and the WR250R. The WR seems to be better off-road than the 250L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Oh, the WR has more oomph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 which does better on the highway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 which does better on the highway? Probably a toss up, but maybe a sight nod to the Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 320 lbs. sounds like a lot for a bike that small. Also, 18" rear and 21" front tire mean limited street rubber options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 320lbs and around 20hp...I'd save up the extra coin and buy a ktm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 320lbs and around 20hp...I'd save up the extra coin and buy a ktm. And keep saving up the coin for maintenance and repairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 No 250 will be "as good" as a 650, except that they're lighter, easier to throw around, transport and pay for. Depends on what you want to do with it really - a 650 will get you there more comfortable, but a 250 will be easier once you're there. I have a 2009 CRF230L and it lacks the oomph of the fuel-injected CRF250L. I'd gladly trade up to the slightly bigger Honda or Yamaha if I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I've been opting for another 650L, miss mine dearly. Someone offered a trade for my superhawk... I thought no way. Then found out it was a 2013 model with less than 500 miles on it.But it's still a 250Main use will be back and forth to work. The superhawk is fine for that, but I do miss my dual sport Edited July 3, 2014 by Beegreenstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 The CRF250L is much cheaper than the WR250R, which is the bike most similar.The CRF is also shorter and ergonomically smaller. Good if you are short, but feels cramped to me.General consensus is that the CRF is similar to the WR in power but far behind in suspension and off-road handling. I wouldn't mind one, especially for roads, gravel and light trail work, but would prefer the WR for larger feel and off road capability.I would think the XR650L would be a very different machine. Considerably heavier, taller and much more low end grunt. That is definitely a much bigger bike than the CRF in every measure. Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Main use will be back and forth to work.The superhawk is fine for that, but I do miss my dual sport How much highway do you traverse to work? If it's a modest amount, then a 250 would be fine, plus it gets much better MPG and gives you the option for lightweight hooligan/dirt play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Heres what I can tell you. I picked up a wr250x a few weeks ago. I've logged a couple hundred miles on it since I picked it up. First off, I love it. I love the weight and nimbleness.I love the fuel injection. I love that it makes power higher in the RPMs. It loves to be revved. I've not ridden a 250R but I'd assume its similar. If you want stump pulling power, you may want to go with something bigger. The power reminds me of a 2 stroke almost in a sense. My WR isn't 100% stock. It has a full FMF system ( power bomb header and power core muffler) FMF programmer, AIS removed, and the air box flapper is removed. It will cruise comfortably on the highway at 70-75 no problem. Just make sure you plan your passes accordingly. I'm also running stock gearing. I feel it could be dropped down a tooth up front. I've had the X off road a tiny bit, and this is where I feel it could be brought down a tooth. It doesn't lug around in 1st and 2nd gear very well. I believe my biggest complaint is the tiny fuel tank. Every time I leave the house, I have to head straight to the gas station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I appreciate everyone's input!I'm thinking from what everyone has said, "I" would be better off with the xr650lEspecially at 6'3" and 230 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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