2013 Honda CRF250L | Small Bikes Rule!

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2013 Honda CRF250L
Well, that's hardly a fair fight. The poor, single-cylinder Honda CRF250L gets fairly pummeled by the two-pot Ninja 300, but who didn't expect that? Honda retuned the CRF engine from its original role in the CBR250R so that it works better off road.
Well, that's hardly a fair fight. The poor, single-cylinder Honda CRF250L gets fairly pummeled by the two-pot Ninja 300, but who didn't expect that? Honda retuned the CRF engine from its original role in the CBR250R so that it works better off road.
There's your typical dual-sport layout. You get a relatively tall bar placed close. Less than two feet from seating area to grips is pretty compact. At least you're treated to plenty of leg room.
There's your typical dual-sport layout. You get a relatively tall bar placed close. Less than two feet from seating area to grips is pretty compact. At least you're treated to plenty of leg room.

Engine type: l-c single
Valve train: DOHC, 4v
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm
Compression: 10.7:1
Fuel system: EFI
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6-speed
Measured horsepower:19.1 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Measured torque: 13.4 lb.-ft. @ 5600 rpm
Frame: Steel-tube double-cradle
Front suspension: Showa 43mm inverted fork
Rear suspension: Showa shock with adjustable spring preload
Front brake: Nissin two-piston caliper, 256mm disc
Rear brake: Nissin one-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Front tire: 3.00-21 IRC Trails GP-21F
Rear tire: 120/80-18 IRC Trails GP-22R
Rake/trail: 27.3˚/4.4 in.
Seat height: 34.7 in.
Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2 gal.
Weight (tank full/empty): 326/314 lbs.
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 56/50/54
Colors: Red
Available : Now
Warranty : 12 mo., unlimited mi.
Contact: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 2200 Torrance, CA 90509
866.784.1870
www.powersports.honda.com

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