Honda CRF 250L-True Dual Sport Adventure

The Honda CRF 250L (model designation MD38) is a dual-sport motorcycle, part of the Honda CRF series, manufactured by Honda for their global market. It was first released in 2012 for the 2013 model year.

It combines a high-efficiency, fuel-injected DOHC single-cylinder counterbalanced engine, and an electric starter with a comfortable, neutral seating position, headlight, taillight, turn signals, mirrors, EPA, and California Air Resources Board compliant exhaust system.

The Honda CRF 250L is the motorcycle industry’s top-selling dual-sport model by a large margin, and it’s easy to know why. With a reasonable price, unmatched reliability, and solid on- and off-road performance, Honda’s 250cc class dual-sport machine is a superb value.

With a long-travel 43mm inverted fork, single-shock Pro-Link® rear suspension, and styling cues carried over from Honda’s CRF Performance line, both the quality and ABS versions of the CRF250L are able to provide low-cost transportation and true dual-sport adventure.

HONDA CRF 250L SINGLE-CYLINDER ENGINE:

A single is a perfect choice for a bike like the Honda CRF 250L and Honda CRF 250L Rally. It’s light, simple, returns excellent fuel economy, and features a broad powerband with plenty of low-revving torque-just what you want in this type of motorcycle.

RALLY BIKE STYLING:

The tall windscreen, the extra-coverage fairing, side panels, the blended, frame-mounted bodywork are all marks of a true rally machine. The 2020 Honda CRF 250L Rally looks great, but you’ll appreciate the extra wind- and weather protection too.

Honda CRF 250L ENGINEERING:

• ENGINE COUNTERBALANCER

Because it features a counter-balancer, the engine is a smooth runner. You get the narrow overall width and power advantages of a single along with the smoothness of a multi-cylinder bike.

• FUEL INJECTION

Fuel injection means the CRF250L models start right up, even in cold weather. Compared to a carbureted bike, it also helps reduce emissions and enhance performance and fuel efficiency.

VERSATILITY:

• COMFORTABLE SEATING POSITION

With a long, motocross-style seat, you can move forward and back, left and right with ease, helping you navigate changing terrain in comfort.

• CARGO CONVENIENCE

Special cargo hooks make it easy to secure a light load to the passenger seat with bungee cords. It’s just another one of the nice touches that help make these bikes so versatile. It also has a storage box on the left side for small items you need to keep secure.

• DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION

The CRF250L’s digital instrument cluster is integrated with the headlight visor and gives you all the information you need: Speedometer, clock, twin trip meter, fuel gauge, and more.

The CRF250L Rally’s digital instrument cluster tucks in behind the rally-style windscreen, just like the big Dakar bikes.

• PASSENGER READY

With its long seat and fold-up frame-mounted passenger footpegs, each Honda CRF 250L model is fully equipped to carry a passenger so you can share the fun.

HANDLING:

• 21-INCH/18-INCH FRONT AND REAR WHEELS

A 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel give you a wide selection of tire choices for everything from serious off-road trail riding to smooth on-road adventures.

• DISC BRAKES

The CRF250L models feature front and rear hydraulic discs for excellent stopping power and brake feel, both for on- and off-road use. Both bikes are even available with optional anti-lock brakes (ABS). An added plus: when dirt riding, you can turn off the ABS function for the rear wheel; on the street, it’s easy to switch it back on.

• INVERTED FORK

An inverted Showa® fork features large 43mm sliders. That makes it strong and helps add to the Honda CRF 250L model’s excellent handling in on or off-road conditions.

• PRO-LINK REAR SUSPENSION

Thanks to our single-shock Pro-Link rear suspension, the CRF250L models deliver excellent comfort, traction, and handling, while also improving rider confidence. The Rally’s suspension front and rear offer more travel and greater ground clearance.

• STRONG STEEL FRAME

A sturdy steel frame is strong and designed to survive in the real world of rough pavement or off-road trails.

Honda CRF 250 L Overview

Key Features:

• Fuel Injection
• Rally Bike Styling
• Disc Brakes

Key Specs:

• Engine type: 6cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
• Power: 4 horsepower
• Curb Weight: 321 lbs
• Seat height: 4 Inch

ENGINEERING:

• ENGINE COUNTER-BALANCER

Because it features a counter-balancer, the engine is a smooth runner. You get the narrow overall width and power advantages of a single along with the smoothness of a multi-cylinder bike.

• FUEL INJECTION

Fuel injection means the CRF250L models start right up, even in cold weather. Compared to a carbureted bike, it also helps reduce emissions and enhance performance and fuel efficiency.

SPECIFICATION:

About the author:  Michael Parrotte was the Vice President of AGV Helmets America, and a consultant for KBC Helmets, Vemar Helmets, Suomy Helmets, Marushin Helmets, KYT Helmets, Sparx Helmets. In addition, he is the founder and owner of AGV Sports Group.

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