2022 Honda CRF250R First Ride Impressions: This bike is FUN!!! скачать в хорошем качестве

2022 Honda CRF250R First Ride Impressions: This bike is FUN!!!

First ride on my new 2022 Honda CRF250R (Thanks Rob and Jason at Trojan Powersports in Monroe, Michigan). First thing I noticed lifting it off the stand is lightweight. The new '22 CRF250R is 8 lbs lighter and comes in at 219 lbs before gas. The lightweight gives the CRF almost 125 2-stroke like agility in motion. Cornering has always been a CRF strength and it is even better on the '22 model. Turn initiation is effortless and the chassis is very responsive to any input. Lighter is better! Next thing I noticed is the significantly improved low to mid power and partial throttle torque feel (this engine needed it). Not YZ250F level but close enough. There are (3) EFI maps (1-stock, 2- soft, 3-aggressive). Map 1 worked well everywhere and Map 2 was a little smoother and worked well in the woods. Map 3 was my favorite with a little quicker throttle response and a freer engine feel (less engine braking). The engine has little vibration with excellent EFI mapping which provided smooth power from low to high RPM. The single muffler is big and the sound level reasonable. Wonder if the works Yoshimura full exhaust will liven up the power? Sure would be nice to have smart phone EFI mapping capability on the CRF. The Showa suspension has a firm and well damped feel that keeps the chassis balanced with little pitch under acceleration or braking. The forks have a progressive feel which worked well on slower inputs but felt a little too stiff with higher speed choppy inputs and braking bumps. Opening the clickers did little to reduce this feeling. The rear shock spring is a little soft for my 195 lbs body weight but damping setting felt good overall. The all new '22 CRF chassis has a more compliant feel and better bump absorption compared to the '21 chassis but still has a slightly more rigid feel compared to the YZ250F chassis. The ergonomics are basically perfect. The '22 CRF250R has that "just feels right" Honda feeling when you sit on it. The seat to footpeg to handlebar relationship feels good though the seat foam is thin and firm. I really like the bend on the Renthal Handlebars too. The cable operated clutch pull is light and the modulation is good. The front brake is "stoppie" powerful and easily to control. Final thoughts after my first ride: The '22 CRF250R is super fun to ride with almost 125 like agility and impressive cornering. Makes even a regular rider feel like a hero in the corners. The updated engine is much more Vet friendly with a broad powerband and decent low to mid power so you no longer have to rev it to the moon to go fast. The "just feel right" ergos, agile handling, and responsive power make for perhaps the most "fun to ride" 250F available today. Looking forward to more rides soon and some back to back '22 CRF250R and '22 YZ250F ride comparisons! Update: Here is my '22 CRF250R vs '22 YZ250F back to back comparison!!    • 2022 Honda CRF250R vs 2022 Yamaha YZ250F B...