Honda have unveiled a super motard version of its CRF250L dual sport bike in Thailand. The M version has the obligatory 17″ wheels instead of the 21/18 combo of the L and some tweaking to the suspension (presumably a little stiffer).
Some reports claim a retuning of the 250L’s motor to pump up the low end power and torque at the expense of 3 hp up top, but we have been unable to confirm that yet.
Available colours are black or red/black, the black coming with rather sexy gold wheels, while the red/black gets plain black ones.
Honda launched the M in Thailand and there’s no word yet whether we’ll see it in North America, though the odds would appear to be pretty good.
We’ll update as soon as we get more info.
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The CRF230L was based on a very old motor, and frankly boring. It had nothing to do with the chassis and everything to do with no HP.
Oh, for real. To be clear, I love the CRF230 platform, as it is rock-solid. It just doesn’t have the necessary hp to excite unless you are off into some uber tight stuff.
BTW, i’m also waiting for the CRF450L too.
Zac Kurylyk, you are so wrong, no evidence to show 250 supermoto is not popular. In fact, I say 250-500cc supermoto would do really well in north america. Have you check the 2008 WR250X? Used market are asking $3700 to $5500 with 10,000 – 25,000km on them. The CRF250L sold extremely well in north america, why not 250M? The DRZ400sm is not doing well because it is a 15 year old design and cost over 7k. Importing a 2014 WR250X from japan would cost me 12k. If Honda can keep the 250M cost close to 250L, I can’t see why it wont do well.
Show me another 250 supermoto from the past that has sold well. The Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha versions all had short production runs. The CRF230L was not a resoundingly popular bike in our market. I have yet to see one on the streets, or for sale on Kijiji.
I’m still waiting for one in Canada, 250-400 cc supermoto is ideal.
Sick of waiting, might just jump onboard with a KTM
Please bring the crf250m to Canada
Would love to see this in Canada especially with competitive price to the CRF250L!
It looks good like a great bike that you could steer new or returning riders onto for that “utility” feeling, but not the supersport surcharge. I wouldn’t mind having a bash on one myself, but with the fuel truck following. 😉
I’d love to see some drop tanks as optional equipment to solve the fuel issue 🙂
Please bring to Canada – please !!!
yeah, the wr250x and klx250r are getting lonely in the showroom /tombs
At least go to 18 inch rims so you can find tires for it.
YES! 18″ front and 17″ rear tubeless tires(alloy rims). Also, with CBR300R engine, ABS, gear and rpm indicators. All of above options for $1000 above of CRF250L, sign me up.
PS: 17L fuel tank(350km range)
Canada is still waiting! Why oh why can I not get this bike? Honda get off your a$$.
Canada is still waiting! Why oh why can I not get this bike? Honda the time is now!
Sadly, 250 supermotos have never been big sellers over here. Don’t hold your breath. But, CMG has kicked various ideas around about getting our hands on one for test purposes.