CRF250RX VS CRF250R

What Honda is best for you?
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  • @claytonhertz251
    @claytonhertz2514 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for educating the world on the benefit of 250f's. I bought a 250 xc-f because of you and am so happy I did.

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    good bike!

  • @kylegordon8929
    @kylegordon89294 жыл бұрын

    What is the point of changing the mapping when you are comparing two bikes ?? Wouldn’t it make sense to compare the bikes as is off the showroom floor the way a normal person would buy it .. that makes sense for a guy deciding which bike is best ..

  • @TheCarlejoseph
    @TheCarlejoseph4 жыл бұрын

    I really love the reliability of the Honda but it frustrates me that the RX does not have a different transmission. It really should have a 6 speed and come with handguards.

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya kinda a bummer

  • @canadaplace2be176

    @canadaplace2be176

    3 жыл бұрын

    450 bro

  • @jongib6096

    @jongib6096

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, that’s why the YZ250FX is a better bike

  • @loganhartsel5513

    @loganhartsel5513

    9 ай бұрын

    It does come with hand guards though, but I agree I’d rather have the 6 speed

  • @FrankBrenes1988
    @FrankBrenes19884 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up @Jay . I day dream with that RX. Used to own an old x model and it always put a smile on my face

  • @chipper442
    @chipper4424 жыл бұрын

    Get the R, replace the left foot peg perch with the one that takes the kick stand, get the 18” rear wheel and keep the 19” as a spare wheel, have the benefit of the hotter ECU settings and suspension for the occasional Moto.

  • @tropiicediting8144

    @tropiicediting8144

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude I have the most badass 2019 crf250r that I threw a Baja kit on and a few other changers and rode that sexy fucking thing 700 miles through some tough shit. Is a 250r a good enduro bike? Absolutely get a better seat tho…the race seat will

  • @RCTurbo79

    @RCTurbo79

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tropiicediting8144 yeah my crf250r is a go anywhere bike foe sure.

  • @timurquhart5010
    @timurquhart50102 жыл бұрын

    Great review, pretty much nailed what I was wondering :)

  • @lamarkx2259
    @lamarkx2259 Жыл бұрын

    I’m definitely adding one of these to my garage

  • @3BrothersExtreme
    @3BrothersExtreme4 жыл бұрын

    Had a chance to ride the RX in Utah! Great bike! Super fun on the trails.

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    It sure is!

  • @Benanslandon
    @BenanslandonАй бұрын

    I really appreciate the percentage comparison. My son rides track down south and trail up here in the north, RX it is! Mostly trail.

  • @scottgaskill4896
    @scottgaskill48964 жыл бұрын

    You and Spencer do an awesome job. Best channel out there. You guys are like myself. I love the comrodery of trail riding and meeting new peeps. You guys don't overly favor any machines. I wish we had more tracks in Ohio but that's another conversation. Keep up the good work boys! Question: do they make a different CDI for the KTM 250 Xcf and what does it accomplish, thanks!

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes Vortex has one - Jamie at Twisted has some maps as well-- Revs out more and runs cleaner for sure. However, its pretty costly.

  • @Ottopaul484
    @Ottopaul4844 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting test, tnx!

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @diegosantillan3153
    @diegosantillan31534 жыл бұрын

    Im rarely ride track and I have a 250r... I added a desert tank, kickstand, and stabilizer. It works perfectly fine and rides all day !!

  • @j.vosier6786

    @j.vosier6786

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where can i get the kickstand

  • @jackomorgan__6962

    @jackomorgan__6962

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does the tank make it look ridiculous or does it look fine

  • @shaun7126
    @shaun71264 жыл бұрын

    Saving up now. I'm going to wait for the 21 to come out and then grab me a 20 RX. Ty. Love my 15 rmz 250 but im getting too old for kick start. I need a electric start bike .

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right on

  • @aleceverhart

    @aleceverhart

    4 жыл бұрын

    im looking to do the same thing. when do youu think the 21 will drop?

  • @lilcroissant4363

    @lilcroissant4363

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@aleceverhart im not right but I think August or September

  • @dougnordgren2762
    @dougnordgren27623 жыл бұрын

    The love the rx man love it

  • @hoffy5354
    @hoffy53544 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I’d love to see you compare the rx to the new x model

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Noted!

  • @drumtwo4seven

    @drumtwo4seven

    4 жыл бұрын

    I 2nd that one... 👍

  • @shawnlathrop852
    @shawnlathrop8524 жыл бұрын

    Unless honda brings a new updated 250x with f\i and a 6 speed like the new 450x, im going to have to leave red and start riding blue with my next bike. It will be a sad day if i have to leave honda and buy yamaha.

  • @FowlerRobert67
    @FowlerRobert672 жыл бұрын

    researched and bought 2021 rx...new rider...thing is crazy "snappy" in first gear...makes technical trails really hard for me. 2nd gear stalls in techy stuff...although not real good at feathering clutch i was told...looking forward to growing into the bike...lol

  • @stulce9924

    @stulce9924

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know I’m late to the show but put the mapping in mode 2 and there’s less torque. Designed for trail riding

  • @HL-lf8zx
    @HL-lf8zx4 жыл бұрын

    I ride a 2013 crf250r and i'm 70% on trails ...the R is very good on trails also the RX...

  • @jackomorgan__6962

    @jackomorgan__6962

    3 жыл бұрын

    So if I Brought a r I would be fine on trails?

  • @Jack-jd6tj
    @Jack-jd6tj4 жыл бұрын

    I would prefer the r on smaller trails and the rx on wide open areas this is because the r is much lighter and skinnier

  • @adub7174
    @adub71744 жыл бұрын

    If a guy could swap tanks the RX would be perfect for me. Good video

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right on

  • @rcarle
    @rcarle4 жыл бұрын

    Good comparison video Jay. Would you prefer that honda put a wide ratio 6 speed on the RX?

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, absolutely

  • @addisonburn8508
    @addisonburn85084 жыл бұрын

    As someone about to get a 2020 bike this video led off track pretty quickly, you lost my interest straight away when you mentioned putting a vortex ignition in both (would've preferred to know how they compared stock)

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    sorry. very similar without Vortex

  • @thepatternforms859
    @thepatternforms8592 жыл бұрын

    thoughts on the newly redesigned 2022 CRF250s?

  • @jongib6096
    @jongib6096 Жыл бұрын

    Great bike, but the YZ250FX has all the same X goodies & more with better suspension and a 6 speed trans

  • @thundertexok4134
    @thundertexok41343 жыл бұрын

    I’m 13 I’m 5:5 5:6 and I’m buying my crf 250r tomorrow!!!

  • @KosmicHRTRacingTeam
    @KosmicHRTRacingTeam3 жыл бұрын

    Ya. I have an older 450R. I never liked the super heavy X version. If I were to buy today it would be 450rx. Since not track exclusive.

  • @joeshawley1626
    @joeshawley16264 жыл бұрын

    Have the RX and love it

  • @osamacuz

    @osamacuz

    4 жыл бұрын

    how big is it ,i’m 5’7 n i don’t wanna get a bike to that’s big for me lol

  • @joeshawley1626

    @joeshawley1626

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@osamacuz its a full size bike.... I'm 5'6 and it works for me

  • @14wilson65
    @14wilson653 жыл бұрын

    For the rx I race but why’s that look so smooth on the trail

  • @Rossi46Moore
    @Rossi46Moore2 жыл бұрын

    There should be a 3rd option. Softer suspension than the RX and a wide ratio 6speed transmission. Even better would be a CR250X.

  • @owenmiddlecamp6984

    @owenmiddlecamp6984

    Жыл бұрын

    They make the crf250f

  • @Rossi46Moore

    @Rossi46Moore

    Жыл бұрын

    @@owenmiddlecamp6984 that's just a trail bike. I'm referring to a competitive hard enduro style of bike.

  • @lukefish7562
    @lukefish75623 жыл бұрын

    Help! Great video! Please help me decide of I get the 250R I can later do whatever the differences are or even better. I understand your video well that the RX is what I need but my dealer is getting R Friday and not a RX until end of March and I don’t want to wait. I will be riding in the mountains and am 6’2” and 200lbs. Would I experience that much difference? Or can I make the changes later? Should I think about waiting for RX? (Please say no🤣) Thanks a ton for you help!

  • @jonathoncatterson8901

    @jonathoncatterson8901

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would go yamaha 250fx or ktm xcf

  • @Yourmom-nh1gv
    @Yourmom-nh1gv3 жыл бұрын

    Can you ride the R on the trails?

  • @spencerclark2269
    @spencerclark22694 жыл бұрын

    I think the RX is my winner

  • @J_571
    @J_5714 жыл бұрын

    Any idea why Honda still runs a black clutch cover? It seems like it's scratched up in every pic/video I see with what seems to be low hours. I know it's just cosmetic but with Honda being so innovative I'm surprised they haven't changed that up.

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    No? its terrible

  • @internetuser3748
    @internetuser3748 Жыл бұрын

    The curb weight difference between the R and the RX is less than 10 lbs.

  • @rileyfenech652
    @rileyfenech652 Жыл бұрын

    Vid recommendation: do a swap on tracks R on trails Rx on tracks

  • @Alex-gn6xb

    @Alex-gn6xb

    19 күн бұрын

    the only difference between bikes are the wheels , so the result is gonna be the same

  • @limez6253
    @limez62534 жыл бұрын

    Can you get a smaller gas tank for the RX because I like the look of the R’s gas tank better...

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I dont think the R tank will mount up

  • @limez6253

    @limez6253

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dirt Bike TV ok thank you

  • @LifeWideOpen780
    @LifeWideOpen7804 жыл бұрын

    Do you notice a diff. With the back fire screens removed? Do you run fire proof filters

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    NO don't run fire proof-- run Uni-- Get more snap off the bottom

  • @neillatham4742
    @neillatham47423 жыл бұрын

    Sirs, with a full system yoshi, do I need to get the bike remapped? If yes, any recommendations?

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    3 жыл бұрын

    You dont have to-- however, it will run better mapped-- Twisted Development would be good for that.

  • @kirbylee57
    @kirbylee573 жыл бұрын

    Does Honda, Kawasaki, or Yamaha make a bike exactly like their full motocross racing bike, except with lights (street legal)?

  • @andrewhume7410

    @andrewhume7410

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, no. Have to go KTM, Beta, Husqvarna for that. Way more expensive. The closest would be the CRF 450RL, and the Yamaha wr250f can be made street legal rather easily. There may be other options that I don't know about.

  • @nandiito
    @nandiito Жыл бұрын

    Can the RX go slower? I mean without riding on the clutch. My 250F is AWESOME riding trails and climbing rocks, and I rode a friends Kawasaki 450R and it was horrible the bike wanted to ride so fast or it would stall

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    Жыл бұрын

    Email Jay with questions. Contact info in About tab.

  • @canadaplace2be176
    @canadaplace2be1763 жыл бұрын

    Still back break 2021 n kick start???

  • @Foxtrot1967
    @Foxtrot19672 жыл бұрын

    How much more "oil than recommended"?

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall2 жыл бұрын

    Both beautiful bikes, and it seems most people love the black rims, yucck, I can't stand them, ruins an otherwise perfect looking machine. I'm not wild about YZ250F Blue rims, but they're one hella upgrade over black.

  • @davidgrunklee8407
    @davidgrunklee84074 жыл бұрын

    Word is of good rebates starting 5/1..heard anything?

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have not --

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall Жыл бұрын

    3:59 ''...would like a little bit more power on the bottom end'' Is there an easy or simple way to get a little more torque out of the lower end of the power band?

  • @Alex-gn6xb

    @Alex-gn6xb

    19 күн бұрын

    its a motocross bike , it shouldn't have that bottom end

  • @melvynortega8219
    @melvynortega82193 жыл бұрын

    Comments help me out do y’all believe a 250 is good for a beginner learning clutch I’ve only used quads that were automatic and were also 250’s but now I want to step up to dirtbikes please someone lend me your opinion if I should or shouldn’t

  • @jackomorgan__6962

    @jackomorgan__6962

    3 жыл бұрын

    No get a 150f Honda I learnt clutch on that and it was way less scary than my kx290

  • @marcomejiacarvajal2441
    @marcomejiacarvajal24412 жыл бұрын

    seria chevere si estuviera en español

  • @alexzanderarmstrong
    @alexzanderarmstrong4 жыл бұрын

    What about slower rides with the wife, over heating issues?

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing so far- I don't think overheating much an issue on these smaller bore bikes.

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall Жыл бұрын

    2:44 ''We run more oil than they recommend'' How much oil, how much more? How does the help the bike, trans, rings..?

  • @char.9101

    @char.9101

    3 ай бұрын

    Its probably only a few drops more. Dont wanna add too much

  • @yz250_2t
    @yz250_2t Жыл бұрын

    crf250rx

  • @kirbylee57
    @kirbylee573 жыл бұрын

    what is a ECU switch?

  • @thor6264

    @thor6264

    3 жыл бұрын

    So it’s like a tune to your mapping it makes your bike have better acceleration and all around better performance that’s the best I could explain it

  • @johnnichols6267
    @johnnichols62674 жыл бұрын

    how much oil is a little more oil??

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    4 жыл бұрын

    1200 range total at a change -- so 200 or so more

  • @Zebooty
    @Zebooty3 жыл бұрын

    What about the 250L who is that for

  • @char.9101

    @char.9101

    3 ай бұрын

    Dual sport. Road &trail i think. Although i seen someone drive one on an Africa tour so,,

  • @ishq3374
    @ishq33744 жыл бұрын

    I am someone with no experience and want a dirt bike to ride around on what do you guys recommend for me

  • @jaredmt

    @jaredmt

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm in a similar boat but I've rented dirt bikes 3 times. Each time I rode a Honda CRF250F. I loved that bike, and would definitely buy it (then again, I would have probably enjoyed any bike). I think 250CC is the way to go for a beginner unless you're really heavy, then maybe 450CC or if you're short, then you might want 150CC. My buddy rode the 150CC and the smaller wheels were much more difficult in soft sand just FYI. I saw from a different video that CRF250F was built really tough and should be low maintenance compared to other models.

  • @andrewhume7410
    @andrewhume74102 жыл бұрын

    Why do so many trail bikes come without a headlight??

  • @dirtbiketv1

    @dirtbiketv1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its very simple-- there are not many true trail bikes made now. Most are MX bikes with small off road mods and most do not have a large enough output stator to run much if any lights at all. Email me further tech questions.

  • @andrewhume7410

    @andrewhume7410

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dirtbiketv1 thanks for the reply...proper lighting seems like it should be a priority. It can get fairly dark in the woods even before sundown.

  • @brettgrundy7826
    @brettgrundy78262 жыл бұрын

    rx

  • @r.i.pr.i.p4516
    @r.i.pr.i.p45163 жыл бұрын

    Yammi FX

  • @silly-xd8uq

    @silly-xd8uq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nah

  • @Offensiveword
    @Offensiveword3 жыл бұрын

    I’v just bought a 06 crf250 how do I know iff it’s an x or an r or what ????

  • @Offensiveword

    @Offensiveword

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Brady Bryson no it doesn’t it says Lucas oil

  • @SnIt3yAsTr0

    @SnIt3yAsTr0

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you have duals then it’s a R single then an X

  • @codenamenoob4973
    @codenamenoob49734 жыл бұрын

    I pick the KTM

  • @silly-xd8uq

    @silly-xd8uq

    2 жыл бұрын

    🗿

  • @Rharbs
    @Rharbs4 жыл бұрын

    Remember these bikes come with a lithium ion battery so you need a trickle charger

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Жыл бұрын

    “We run a little bit more Oil than they recommended “ … 3:04 🤦‍♂️ Pray why ? Americans (in my opinion) always do this. Every bike/car/boat / aircraft /Jetski I’ve owned in tbe States … there is a risk they over fill the oil! Don’t fucking do it ! It can damage things… The manufacturer knows more than you do!

  • @IRQ1Conflict
    @IRQ1Conflict2 жыл бұрын

    Just get the f for woods. Much cheaper and longer maintenance intervals.