CRF250L Vs CRF250 Rally - Real World Test

when looking at the CRF250, the crf250l vs crf250 rally debate can put you in a flat spin. The CRF250L is the industry standard for a lightweight entry level dual sport bike, but the CRF250 Rally has all the extras. besides, they're just the same bike apart from a larger fuel tank and a windscreen, right!?!....Perhaps not.

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[truter]

For the 250L I'd just add a larger tank and you're waxed. The thing I like about the L is that there are less parts to break when you put it down eventually. The rally has a lot more parts to replace and its parts are more scarce which translates into money

[alistairbox]

You actually went and did it, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video and your input. Thanks and well done! For what’s worth, I’m going for the Rally!

[hakansenerhs]

Thanks for video mate! Writing you from Turkey. Sure to say that there is a serious number of crf250 lover here, hope they are also watching your videos! I own a Rally and i love both versions. Stay safe

[allans]

Great video guys- You really hit on all the important points. Worth noting on the rally all your navigation is on the frame of the bike and off the handlebars also with the wind protection of the rally it keeps the water off you doing big water crossings. Happy Riding mates! Allan So Cal USA

[mikehansen]

Great comparison and discussion. Thank you! Looking forward to getting a used CRF 250 Rally on Monday.

[spiceychilli]

Great crf content there lads 👍🏻 they're so similar and totally capable, if you are thinking about buying one of them, get the one you like the look of the most cause be honest to yourself thats the most important part 😉 (Rally looks so badass with the bash plate!!)

[paulo]

Brilliant work gentlemen, clearly one of the better channels on You Tube covering off road biking 👏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😎

[porter]

Another top video, your chemistry is great... Really hope you guys are around for many a year to come

[rosarioroberto]

Greetings,
Made up my mind, buying the 300L.
I really appreciated all your videos.🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸

[KLDAVE]

Another great video chaps, this is my question of the moment ...which one to get.
Like you say I'll ride them both and see how they feel. Keep up the brilliant work 👍

[DigitalJeremy]

L owner here. I found one in my area that a little over 9, 000 kms and virtually no signs of wear. It came with a bash plate and Acerbis handguards.

IMHO you cant go wrong with either one. Stellar bikes. Sure, a 300L would be nice, or a rally version of either one, but the 250L was so cheap i just had to :). Zero regrets.

[TheHUNTERTIGER]

Good reviews. The fuel tanks the only thing I’d maybe upgrade on my CRF250L and thats only if I planned on doing some distances. I like the openess of no screen. Yes it does leave you open to some wind buffetting on A roads but as mines just a bike for fun rides out I’m more than happy to put up with it whilst I discover the Cornish back roads

[sausagesandwichsa]

2017 Rally...great little bike. I've been on many adventures on mine in all kinds of terrain. 👍

[jimdicko]

Mega useful. When are you comparing the 300s? 😬

[mjc]

I owned both for 6 months (at the same time…) Kept the Rally (but secretly regret it) … Surprisingly how similar, yet different they are.. Yes the L turns in faster and is a better trail bike especially in knarly stuff, but the rally is good on long flowing gravel roads we get in QLD.. and is planted on the road, so can be a goo dish road bike, for riding with street riding buddies… Agree with everything you said.. The Rally I kept only because it had the CBR300R engine in it.. But when I had both bikes -I’d take the 250L 7 times out of 10. But then I am 168cm and 70KG with gear - so the L would naturally fit me better…

[brianharless]

Thanks for the comparison vid. I know they are discontinued for the 300 so I won't knock you for that. I have a 300 rally on its way this month. I have watched and learned a lot from YouTube. The Covid really has made a mess of things. The after market is slow to catch up to the new model changes across the board. When funds allow, and time on the seat to know what I want, the parts should be available to truly make it mine. I really like the looks of those bash plates on your bikes. The coverage looks exceptional.

[usbsol]

Baja Workx windscreen for 250 L as well Fatbar with risers... all your problems solved.
For mileage - enduristan bags with the 2x1.5L flasks on 🤗

[allans]

When you’re cruis’n home at speed and it’s gettin dark n cold out, you will LOVE having the wind protection and screen and you will care less about the openness like the L. Absolutely love my 250 Rally!!

[CarparkCarl]

I was in the boat of l or rally. And it was as simple as the navmount that swayed me. Bigger tank was a bonus 👍🏾. Great video as always chaps.

[coleeto]

It would be helpful if you included your heights when comparing how each bike fits you, cheers!