1) What happened to that haircut, I miss surfstyle Lindsay 😂 2) Always the best bike reviews, tanks!

It looks really good. Brings back memories of of the 88 / 89

Do a review on the 250 WE. Is it in the works?!

@vitalmx

9 күн бұрын

We get to ride it in about two months. - ML

I'd definitely get one of these but I want smartphone connectivity so I can dial back the engine braking

Great review side note it’s crazy to see how good Michael’s technique is compared to the loads of privateers out there

@MichaelLindsay

9 күн бұрын

Appreciate that. If I'm not fast, hopefully, I can look fast hahaha!

Great video! Question: do you know if the new radiator shrouds and side panels will fit the outgoing bike? Thanks ML!

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Side-panel won't, as the mounting is ever so slightly different on the subframe. Not sure on radiator shroud, they might.

It's always baffled me as to why it takes Honda so long to address known flaws. Also, Honda knows how to build reliable and powerful engines....it's almost like they are purposely leaving power on the table for some reason 🤔

@mouthofpower8492

8 күн бұрын

It shouldn’t. They ruined their best, race winning bike in 1996… the Japanese are in their own world

@markwgundert4251

8 күн бұрын

@@mouthofpower8492 I had a 1996 CR250R, the best bike of the time for sure!

@yukonjon5964

6 күн бұрын

well maybe they watched what has happened this past 6 years in the 250 power department... first no one wanted their boggy top-end only Honda, then Kawi went to finger follower valve train to match KTM peak power, but it was too boggy and did not sell well. then Yamaha kept upping their top end power every few years at the expense of its great low-end and most complained. i'm guessing the reason Honda is focusing on a lower RPM, lower HP platform, is because they know most people prefer corner exit torque over a dyno chart with bragging rights. plus reliability can go down when you raise peak RPM.

@quadcityracing

4 күн бұрын

Honda has kept with a design that is like a scalpel in the hands of a pro. Not necessarily for the 2pm weekend warriors.

@markwgundert4251

4 күн бұрын

@@quadcityracing That's a horrible business plan. 99% sales are by weekend warriors...most pros don't even pay for their bikes :)

I heard the crank and airbox gave it a lot more mid and usable high a lot smoother.

The bike looks sooo planted and almost looks like it is moving like a 450 haha flowin man!

I love it

how much hp gain with an ecu and a pipe with the crf250r?

Sweet bike.

Is there any plans of making a 250 works edition review when they become available?

@vitalmx

Күн бұрын

Yes, it's supposed to be available in August.

I know it’s super early, but any idea if the previous generation forks and triple clamps will fit on the new model?

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Yes, previous triple clamps and forks will fit. The shock won't though.

Do you know if the rear shock is simular to the 24 dimension/bolt points? I have Cone Valve on my bike now that i would like to move over on the new one

@vitalmx

7 күн бұрын

Bolt position is the same but shock body is different on the reservoir. They said 24 and prior bodies won’t fit because they’ll hit the airbox during the shocks movement.

@justinspurgeon9816

6 күн бұрын

Watch keffers breakdown of the bike rear shock is incompatible he says or it may of been racer x magazine with mosman

Would it be beneficial to just throw a 110 tire on the stock rim?

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Yes, but it won't work as well as a 110 on a 2.15 rim.

So basically what Yamaha did a year or 2 ago with a new chassis and plastic but basically the same motor

Can you adjust the mapping with an app?

@vitalmx

4 күн бұрын

No.

it looks like a bloodred cr from 88

@craigf7188

7 күн бұрын

88 colours with 90 silhouette

@44sammy4

6 күн бұрын

@@craigf7188 not wrong mate

Does the WE come with a 2.15 rim?

@vitalmx

7 күн бұрын

We're not sure yet, waiting to get confirmation on rear rim size for that model.

Braaaaaapppp

will outgoing wheels carry over?

@vitalmx

7 күн бұрын

Yes, but front spacers might be a little different.

Michael, if you were buying a bike tomorrow would you picky the Honda over the Yamaha ???

which one handle better and has a better engine : yz250f 24 or this CRF ?

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Honda handles better, Yamaha has slightly better engine.

@LeeTillbury

8 күн бұрын

​@@vitalmxSlightly better?!😂😂😂

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

@@LeeTillbury Yes, the '24 YZ250F mapping isn't as good as the '23 model and the airbox change made it run not quite as strong off the bottom. Overall, it's better than the Honda but not massively.

@amikhael5135

6 күн бұрын

Corner better ? Better stability? Both? ​@@vitalmx

Can you stiffen up 2024?

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Get your welder out and copy HRC hahaha.

@racingfortheson

8 күн бұрын

@@vitalmx 🤣

Hey let’s showcase a new bike on a perfect track

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Sadly, yes. It's the OEM's event, we don't get to pick the track we first ride the bike.

Still the slowest motor in 250 class

@Smokebag

8 күн бұрын

That would be Suzuki

@MX-CO

8 күн бұрын

Still faster than 95% of local riders can use all of

@MultiKtm300

8 күн бұрын

I put it in 2nd behind the Yamaha and only because it has slightly less bottom end. I can’t speak for the 2025 motors yet.

@vitalmx

8 күн бұрын

Stronger than the Suzuki, close to the Yamaha now.

How many motos before it blows

So tired of black wheels !

@willfranklin9244

8 күн бұрын

What other wheels would looks better?

@jones0618

8 күн бұрын

​@willfranklin9244 none. Black wheels for life. I'm gonna be really disappointed if they go back to silver wheels. When I got a 08 kx250f with black wheels I was sooo pumped

@jameswampler3135

7 күн бұрын

I hate silver wheels.....so black is the only other logical choice

@yukonjon5964

6 күн бұрын

@@willfranklin9244 gold rims on the Honda all the way. blue seat. long live the 80's!

@willfranklin9244

6 күн бұрын

@@yukonjon5964 oh true those retro colours 👌👌

Great detailed review, bud. Yep, HONDA definitely played with tire selection to kinda compensate for the extra 5 pounds this bike carries now…