CRF250F VS CRF300L - Why I Chose Less

Ever since revealing the 250F one of the most asked questions is why I chose it over the CRF300L. It’s a simple answer for me but a lot of people get hung up on the fact that the 300L is street legal right out of the box and is advertised as a dirt bike but is really the furthest thing from it. The 250F is a dirt bike at heart and the way the engine lugs reflects that on the trails. At almost 50lbs lighter it feels like a mountain bike in comparison and is one of the easiest to ride bikes I have ever had.

There are many reasons but ultimately it comes down to riding style and here is why I made the switch.

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[BarnStangz]

My nephew keeps his 2021 250F at my place so I ride it here and there. It's a great bike, with plenty of power and a nice feeling frame. I could only imagine how much better yours is with refined suspension, since that is the one thing I noticed with the stock 250F, the suspension isn't great when you start to push it. I know if he ever wants to get rid of the 250F, I'll make sure to buy it for me! Glad you're having fun out there bub!

[jeffferguson]

next weeks video: Why I am selling my 250F

[lukefish]

Still love my crf300L.
Jumped into the ADV game this week with the new Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition.
It’s a beast. Bet when you get a little older like myself you’ll jump on a Africa Twin or so!
Enjoy that bike and your others my friend!
Good video!
🏍💨

[billcotton]

This is the perfect bike to use when you are traveling. Rock solid, and repair parts are available.

[PhantomBit]

I sat on a 300L for the first time a few days ago.
It didn't impress me as being a great dirt bike, and I would much rather have the bulletproof air cooled motor.
I dual sported a 2000 (?) WR400 years ago, and just wasn't thrilled with it. It ripped, and the suspension was amazing, but I never really loved the bike.
I had the first PRO LINK XR200R (tall one) when I was a kid, and loved that. It was slower on top than some of the bikes I was riding against, but it buried them in the corners.
Pretty sure I'd love the CRF250F.

[ratherberiding]

Let’s see that thing in action. Insight on your plans and experiences are great but the “adventures” is what we’re here for.

[SALTxTHExWOUND]

My wife and I just bought 2 of these after watching a bunch of your videos, turns out my brother in law Tyler Miller knows you as well and he was also encouraging us to get the crf250f. We ride the track with our GSXR750’s and are looking for another 2 wheeled outlet that is low maintenance and will help us with the learning curve of dirt riding. Love it, keep up the videos!

[anthonyprocaccini]

I loved my old CRF 150 BBR big bore and i had one of the best off road machine it can be tossed around can’t wait to pick up my CRF250

[kylemclaughlin]

As an owner of a 300l 300l rally a 2022 sherco 300 se factory, and previously a crf230 I have to say the sherco 300 or any 300 TPI/Carb 2 stroke is the best for the tight single track that you are looking to conquer. I absolutely love your built 250 and I can tell it’s very capable however for the worst of the worst trails and hardest conditions the 300 will be better as you’ll have the super slow crawling capability that a 4 stroke would struggle with. Keep up the Awesome videos bud 😎👍

[yukonadventurexc]

I got a 2023 KTM 500 last year. It's unreal but it's just expensive. I've did loads of single track and it lugs in first and second. Once get a ecu then it's going to be a lifetime bike. Come off a 2014 250xc and it does feel a little heavier even though on the scales it close.

[ka]

The XR250 "spirit" is back! Last year i buy a used CRF230F .

[airadaimagery]

A video on everything you did to make it road ready. Thanks

[TomorrowIsNow]

I hear the same crap about my 2020 Yamaha XT250.
Its to old, slow, under powered.
I am not trying to clear triples or shave seconds in the whoops.
If I was I would own a different bike
It will go anywhere I am willing to, and go faster than I want to crash.

[MrTeddy]

I swapped from a 250L to a 250F! Great change

[Motolympics]

Street legal dirtbike> factory dual sport

[davew]

You guys still have the Xtrainer? Did she not like that bike?

[zgriff]

Have you ever considered the Beta 4 stroke bikes 390rr, 500rr, etc? Seems like they would be such a great fit for the reasons you wanted to go back to the 250f.

[anthonyprocaccini]

Also you my like to know BBR makes a spring upgrade for you 😊

[Tom-gtyv]

I'd really like to see you try the wr250r with a couple mods on it too.

[grant]

I have a 21 KTM 500 with vortex ecu and a 20 KLX230. The KTM is a great all around bike. It will tractor just as well as the 230 then rip your arms out of the sockets when you open it up. The 500 is so much better than the 450l ever was. No flameouts or jerky throttle. The 230 is a fun slow bike to ride fast.