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Morning all,
Currently hesitating on my 2018 bike, what's your thought between these 2 ?
I'm a little bit afraid about the lack of low-mid power on the CRF but it still looks pretty cool.
On the other side the KXF is cheap and a really good bike.
I had the opportunity to ride all the 2018 250F except the Honda, my favourite one was the Husqvarna followed by the KXF. I don't want neither a Husqui nor a KTM due to the air fork, I had one on my '16 CRF and I'm done with these forks.
I'm listening to you !
Thanks guys !
Currently hesitating on my 2018 bike, what's your thought between these 2 ?
I'm a little bit afraid about the lack of low-mid power on the CRF but it still looks pretty cool.
On the other side the KXF is cheap and a really good bike.
I had the opportunity to ride all the 2018 250F except the Honda, my favourite one was the Husqvarna followed by the KXF. I don't want neither a Husqui nor a KTM due to the air fork, I had one on my '16 CRF and I'm done with these forks.
I'm listening to you !
Thanks guys !
I ended up getting a 2017 KX250F for much less than the CRF would have cost me.
What did I "give up" by getting the KX instead of the CR?
Electric Start - not a huge deal but would have been nice. My KXF starts easily with no issues. My opinion may be different once the valves start to go lol
Fit & Finish - as a long time Honda guy there is no denying the bolts, plastics, etc are nicer on a Honda.
Resale - without a doubt Honda holds their resale value better than any other Japanese bike.
Suspension - the new honda has real suspension, the kawi can't compare. That being said Im not fast enough to really max out the suspension speed wise.
Why did I get the KXF?
1. Price. $6k out the door and they took my 2014 CRF in on trade. Thats like a free pipe and fuel.
2. Engine - its pretty darn good. Its a very middle of the road power feel. Not rev happy like the Honda, not bottom end torque like the Yamaha but a nice middle of the road "good for everyone" kind of power. Run VP U4.4 and a FMF 4.1 and it really wakes up.
3. Handeling - its in the middle of the road again. Does corners well, does high speed well. No complaints from the chassis.
4. Im a sucker for a PC looking bike. The factory Kawi's just look awesome IMO.
The 2018 KXF is even better than the 2017 so either bike you get you will be happy.
Had a like new 2017 crf250r last month was trying to sell for $4400, would have taken $4000 and had no interest in it. Ended up trading it to get my money i wanted.
A 2018 crf250r would be worth more than a 2018 kx250f though, since 2018 is an all new model.
Personally I think people are exaggerating the lack of low end engine power. Its no Yamaha 250f but it’s not like it bogs if you don’t clutch right like a 125.
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It should be available in a few weeks in France, so I still have a little bit of time to think about it !
Once again thanks and I'll let you know my choice !!!!
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