CRF300L vs CRF250L | Is the CRF250l Obsolete?

The CRF300L vs CRF250L battle has gone on for long enough now. The CRF300L is a better bike, but does that mean the ned for the CRF250L?

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[chrisg]

Great video, this is true about buying a used 250 with extra for mods- The value is there. Plus it is a Honda so more than likely there will be no mechanical issues to worry over.

[MotoSly]

got the 300Rally in june, rode it for 1300km on the TET france in 3 days. And it's also my commuter. love the bike. it is such a great bike to live with.

[davebethell]

I've recently bought a CRF. I would prefer the 300, the extra HP, warranty, and peace of mind would be a great bonus. However as a new green laner I know there will be knocks and scraps to the bike, and as you say there are still a lot of mods to do (bash plate, frame protectors, rack, suspension?), so it made sense to me to buy a cheaper 250 and spend the saved money on worthwhile extras.
I may upgrade in the future to a 300, but buying a 250 is a great way to start and I doubt I'll lose any money in depreciation. I'm all for free biking :)

[kilnmoto]

In my opinion the CRF250L is one of the best routes into green laning and whilst the CRF300L is better on paper, when you are on the green lanes the two are so close in terms of capability that the main difference is actually the rider and not the bike.

[jgordoncooper]

I seriously considered a CRF300L and would have bought one, but none were to be had here. I'm sure I would have loved it. I was able to score a like new 2016 CRF250L with 81 miles on the clock and have found that its capabilities exceed my skills. Very happy as a result. As a funny sidenote, I was also able to get a 1973 (50 years old) Honda CT90 Trail with dual range tranny, and less than 1000 miles. Not as fast as you, but there is nowhere you can go that it will not go past. (Except maybe deep sand - much easier to extract from mud). Aint life great?

[OnThrottle]

Great vid as usual! The 300 is undoubtedly a great bike but over the 250 it has a lot of nice to haves but it’s not substantially more capable. I wouldn’t go from my 250 Rally to the 300, but I’d happily swap out my gearing and crank assembly for the 300s.

[brianrussellbrd]

As usual a well balanced video, on the lanes50cc either way from the 250 makes no difference. But the rehearing of 6th does make the 300 easier for the road.

[darseyno]

What a great vidio. Where did you get the cover for you seat?

[williampeiper]

I have bought the CRF 250L, three mounths ago, used, just 1500kms, almost new, with handguards and USB conection, 4500€, the 300 model costs 1500€ + bike registration more, I do not regret it, in addition there are no units of the 300 model and with what I have saved I can greatly improve the 250, i don find big diferences between them.

[dnx]

I have a 250 and often ride 7k miles a year, don't need to go any faster on the sort of roads i ride, rarely have it at full pin,
The 300 has an overstroked 250 engine and gets very hot, uses more fuel and sounds knocky.
sticking to a 250 pre abs with upgraded supension, i would advise spending 3k less and get a used 250.

[Steveuploads]

I’m looking at a 250L 2015 in Thailand are they recommended, the bike in question has lots of mods for off-road. Is the 2015 year a year of bad note ?

[snox]

A sorted 250 second is a great introduction into green Laning and as ya say buy a 300 n gonna cost to get it sorted for the lanes . But hey if ya got the money go grab a 300 n go for it ✊

[nobodyshero]

Yep. Obsolete. Africa Twins are now getting cheap. I am going to buy one and start a channel called The Heavyweight Adventurer!!!

[ashleyhooper]

What fairing / Nav mount is that on the 300 please?

[davids.]

Hey I just have to say that between 2:07 - 2:23, this guy has very similar nuances/facial movements when talking in comparison to Donald Trump.

[tymobyrne]

Love my 300L, they made a 250? How is what KTM guys must feel like...lol

[Plough]

Bollocks... I'll get another decade + outta my 2013 L. 😂

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