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Driving report Honda CRF 250 X

From Sascha Zdrahal; Photos: fact

Since the blissful XR days, the first real competition Enduro from Honda is in the starting blocks. The CRF 250 X opens a new offroad chapter?

Those who are toying with a 250 cc four-stroke enduro today expect one thing above all: uncompromising. Just
radical solutions result in a maxi-
male performance. It is immediately clear that this is exactly what the new sports enduro from Honda aims at. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with leisurely hiking off-roaders. Visually and technically, the X only differs in a few, but for
Enduro riders decisive points from the Cross sister CRF 250 R.
The four-valve engine with the character head is known. With the Unicam valve control, Honda has already caused a sensation in the CRF-Crossers 250 and 450 R in the tunnel fraction. The unusual feature: the two titanium intake valves are actuated by the individual camshafts via bucket tappets, while a forked rocker arm opens the steel exhaust valves. Behind the cylinder, inconspicuously wedged between the gearbox and the flat slide carburetor, the C.However, the RF 250 X is the object of desire: the electric starter. Don’t worry, the tried and tested kicker stays on board, and thanks to automatic decompression, starting is easy ?? rolling with the engine braked too.
In order not to burden the single with extreme speeds on rapid stages, the upper gear stages of the five-speed gearbox are spread further. The first is translated slightly shorter for tricky passages, only the second level is identical. The spread is sufficient off-road, but a six-speed gearbox like the one KTM and Husky have would broaden the range of use. Incidentally, the clutch and transmission have their own oil reservoir that is separate from the engine oil. This saves the engine from aggressive clutch wear.
With a tamer camshaft, modified ignition map and heavily damped exhaust, the X passes the approval hurdle with 29 hp (at 9000 rpm). Honda does not offer an open version for enduro sports. And for road approval, the help of a dedicated dealer is necessary: ​​Like the XR ancestors, the CRF-X is delivered without a letter,
which makes an individual acceptance necessary.
With the modest key data there is
few surprises on the slopes. The
Performance is a little below the level
a standard Yamaha WR 250 F.
The Honda’s thrust starts earlier, however. The X shows its strength in the middle speed range.
In contrast, the crisp chassis is a clear challenge to the soft-washed competition. Although the central spring strut, including the deflection and 47 mm Showa fork, has been modified for enduro use, the proximity to the Cross sister is still obvious. Whoever hits the X hard over the waves with a firm grip will have real pleasure. With these chassis reserves, the hearts of sports drivers beat faster. On the other hand, those who cruise the trail in tourist style will join in
Difficult to befriend the red athlete. The tight coordination is clearly aimed at competition drivers and amateur pilots who mainly train on the cross-country course. The almost aggressive handling also fits in with this. She feels at home on tight stretches, while a certain nervousness becomes noticeable on long, fast straights.
In terms of ergonomics, smaller riders are happy about the successful arrangement, the handlebars are in two positions
adjustable. And what else did you notice? Well, that a mechanical Stone Age speedometer is still being installed is annoying. The
Factory-fitted aluminum handlebars reconciled
something. Overall, the Honda CRF 250 X is not so consistent
in scene, as sports drivers would have liked. The radical design of handling and chassis is pleasing. With
The tame tuning of the engine, however, gives Honda the chance to
the first “ready-to-race” enduro from Japan.

Technical data – Honda CRF 250 X

Engine: single cylinder four-stroke engine, overhead camshaft, four valves,
Flat slide carburetor (Ø 37 mm) with
Accelerator pump, five-speed gearbox, mechanically operated multi-disc clutch, electric and kick starter, balance shaft.
Bore x stroke 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Cubic capacity 249 cm3
Rated capacity*
21 kW (29 PS) at 9000 rpm
Max. Torque*
23 Nm at 8000 rpm
Chassis: Bridge frame made of aluminum with screwed-on aluminum rear frame, telescopic fork, central spring strut with lever system, front and rear disc brakes, Ø 240 mm, spring travel front 315 mm, rear 312 mm.
Tires 80 / 100-21; 110 / 100-18

Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1483 mm, seat height 955 mm, empty weight (ready to drive) 115 kg, tank capacity 8.3 liters.

Price plus TÜV certificate 7590 euros
(depending on the dealer about 350 euros)

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