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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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  • CARGO CONVENIENCE

2020-honda-CFR-250-L-double-usage-red-black-2Special 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

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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

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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.

ENGINE:

Engine: 249.6cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Power: 24.4 horsepower
Bore x Stroke: 76mm x 55mm
Compression Ratio: 10.7
Fuel System: PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body
Starter: Electric

DRIVETRAIN:

Clutch: Multiplate wet
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 14T/40T

CHASSIS:

Suspension Front: 43mm inverted fork; 9.8 inches of travel
Suspension Rear: Pro-Link® single shock with spring; 9.4 inches of travel
Brakes Front Single 256mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Brakes Rear Single 220mm disc
Tires Front 3.00-21
Tires Rear 120/80-18
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.9 L (2.1 US gal.)
Color Red

SPECIFICATION:

Model: Honda CRF 250L
ENGINE:

Type:

249.6cc liquid-cooled, 20º single-cylinder four-stroke
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves
Bore x Stroke: 76.0mm x 55.0mm
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Induction: PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 38mm throttle body
Ignition: Full transistorized ignition
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Clutch: Multiplate wet
Final Drive: 14T/40T; O-ring-sealed chain
Front: 43mm telescopic inverted fork; 9.8 in. travel
Rear: Pro-Link® system with single shock; 9.4 in. travel
Front: Single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/
256mm disc; ABS
Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/
Rear: 220mm disc; ABS
Rear: 120/80-18
Rake (Caster Angle): 27.6º
Trail: 113mm (4.5 in.)
Length: 86.4 in.
Width: 32.1 in.
Height: 47 in.
Ground Clearance: 10.0 in.
Seat Height: 34.4 in.
Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.1 gal.
Curb Weight*: 321.9 lbs.

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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