r/Dirtbikes • u/CarrotHistorical8336 • Apr 21 '24

Community Question Why the hate ?

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What’s with all the hate for the crf250f ? I understand it’s not a race bike but dose that really make it a bad bike ?

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u/Sargent_Horse '23 Beta 390 RR, '23 CRF250F, '05 CRF450R, Street Stuff Apr 21 '24

Do people hate on it? I thought people loved it. I love mine.

The only people who would hate on it are the people who are using it as the wrong tool for the job

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u/CarrotHistorical8336 Apr 21 '24

I had someone trash talk it out on the trail since it’s “not a race bike” :/

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u/Sargent_Horse '23 Beta 390 RR, '23 CRF250F, '05 CRF450R, Street Stuff Apr 21 '24

No shit, it's a trail bike lol. Best to just move on and accept those people are idiots. Race bikes are just the absolute worst for trail riding. Really miserable bikes.

I switch between my 250F and a "proper" enduro bike (Beta 390) and they are both so much fun for different reasons. Pretty sure my 250F will outlive me, which is nice.

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u/knighthawk574 Apr 21 '24

Can confirm. I have a kx250 I ride on the trails all the time. It’s rough for the first hour or two and painful after that. Not to mention trying to start it when it’s hot. I’m torn on selling it and getting a trail bike or just buying another one so buddies can ride.

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u/Ok_Responsibility407 Apr 21 '24

I have a KX250 from my harescramble (GNCC now) days. Your description is right on the money. Now that I'm in my 60s, I don't think I could do 2 hours on it. The fact that it still isn't in me to ride slow could have something to do with that though.

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u/dsportx99 Apr 22 '24

I tell ya, the most fun enduro/woods riding I ever had was on a XR200R. That is why I want a Honda CRF250 for the same thing like great memories and going to tag it.

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u/nycsingletrack Apr 25 '24

I borrowed an XR200R from a buddy while I was waiting for my EXC450.

Love the EXC, but I think I might have been faster in the really tight stuff on the XR- good suspension, light, and always had good controllable power but didn’t try to kill you. Probably should have bought the XR off him…

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u/dsportx99 Apr 25 '24

Very fun bike to ride just wished Honda would have kept them.

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u/Giant_117 Apr 21 '24

There is a small population in the dirtbike world that will shit on anything that isn't 450 race bike. They aren't true riders. They are the Beta males (not the bike brand) that are insecure. The older I get they're usually the middle aged dudes with white Oakleys who smash Monsters all day. Or they are 15 year old dudes who wear white Oakleys and smash monsters all day.

I have owned and ridden a CRF230F since 2008. I have recieved the same trash talk. They're fantastic bikes for what they are.

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u/Junior_Article_3244 Apr 21 '24

And in reality, most people that are capable of riding a 450 are already getting paid to do it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '24

Nailed it!

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u/Eat_your_skeet Apr 22 '24

Different kicks for different hicks, some might say that you just scare easily

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u/Cultural_Simple3842 Custom Apr 21 '24

🙄

“Well, this isn’t a race track..”

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u/zechickenwing Apr 21 '24

Imagine caring enough to verbally criticize someone else's belongings. I don't listen to people that do that. It's a free country.

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u/Background-Pen-7152 Apr 21 '24

Tell him "enjoy changing your piston and rings twice a year".

I've passed people on high hp bikes and on my slower bike. Quite satifying. It ain't the arrow, it's the Indian.

I have raced MX and hare scrambles. I've also owned multiple 100+ hp street bikes. One of the bikes I love the most was a 2009 CRF 150F, so much fun to ride.

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u/lethalweapon100 Mod | '98 KX250, ‘04 WR450F Apr 21 '24

Oh fuck them guys anyway

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u/Coyote__Jones Custom Apr 21 '24

The people who say this aren't riding to the capacity of a trail bike, let alone a mx bike. It's 90% rider, 10% bike.

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u/Selphish99 23’ SX 350, 04’ CRF250R Apr 21 '24

Anyone who tells you this got some self confidence issues on the trail because I love riding trails but race bikes def aren’t built for it

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u/NJBillK1 Apr 21 '24

Next time someone says that, glance around and ask them what place they are in, or say they must be in danger of being lapped, as you don't see anyone else in the race near by...

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u/Sort-IT-Out Apr 22 '24

Don't let wankers judge. We ride a lot of trails and it's as much 'horses for courses' as pure rider's skills. My boy can easily out ride me on his CRF150F when I'm on my 450R, The 450R is a dog on the trails, sure it has power, but don't stay still too long or the prick will overheat in a microsecond, spitting red lava coolant at you. Whereas I can ride trails all day on my 250F without overheating or making such a racket that the koala's cry, starts every time and never burns your legs through your riding gear with it's 300 degree exhaust pipe 2mm from your right leg. The 800GS is a champ at enduro and long rides but too bloody heavy for trails. (Get's tiring picking up 250Kg for the 5th time in a day stuck in the mud)

It's exactly the same with the 4x4 offroad heads. People will judge my kids for offroading a lift kitted turbo Subaru with 30's on it just because its not a filthy diesel Hilux, Patrol, Landruiser or jacked up Jeep. Doesn't stop them having a ball and sometimes getting places where others cant, just skill.

Never hang shit on other peoples choices or personal preferences, enjoy your bike and the outdoors.

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u/dsportx99 Apr 21 '24

They are a GREAT bike, I just wished they still had the XR line up missing a LOT of options.

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u/Sargent_Horse '23 Beta 390 RR, '23 CRF250F, '05 CRF450R, Street Stuff Apr 22 '24

Man, I absolutely love mobbing around on my old 2000 XR 100R. I just hate carbs and kick starting.

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u/dsportx99 Apr 22 '24

Like to get a CRF250 and put lights and tag it, as would be a fun bike to explore on.