2018 CRF250R..any news?

nascarnate326
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Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


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fullysicmate 5/6/2017 6:08am
5/6/2017 6:08am Edited Date/Time 5/6/2017 6:09am
nascarnate326 wrote:
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ?? KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out...
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though.
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ?? KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out...
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


Scaled down version of the new crf450.

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nascarnate326 wrote:
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ?? KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out...
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


mxb2 wrote:
Scaled down version of the new crf450.
You might be surprised.
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moto314 wrote:
You might be surprised.
Do share?

I already have a deposit down for the 1st one that shows up at my dealer since I'm about 99% sure it will be a copy version of the 450.
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Spring forks, carbon fiber tank and airbox, first production bike with titanium axles and motor mounts/bolts.

209lbs dry.








I made all this up, but I had fun thinking about it
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rmoto003 wrote:
It will be red
bvm111 wrote:
I heard this too... Tongue
x2 can confirm it will be red.
nascarnate326 5/6/2017 4:36pm
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moto314 wrote:
You might be surprised.
usafwx wrote:
Do share? I already have a deposit down for the 1st one that shows up at my dealer since I'm about 99% sure it will be...
Do share?

I already have a deposit down for the 1st one that shows up at my dealer since I'm about 99% sure it will be a copy version of the 450.
Im ready to put a deposit down but I want to know if e-start is an option or not. i would think it would be but you never know.
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usafwx 5/6/2017 4:39pm
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Im ready to put a deposit down but I want to know if e-start is an option or not. i would think it would be but...
Im ready to put a deposit down but I want to know if e-start is an option or not. i would think it would be but you never know.
I have a 16 that I love, I rode my buddy's 17 450 and loved it aton, so if they take that to the 250 I'll be more than happy, e start is cool and all, but for another $650 plus install, I'll pass, I'm sure it will be an option similar to the 450. The YZ450F already is confirmed e-start for 18, seems to be the next thing amongst the manufacturers.
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I hope they bring back blue seats and gold wheels!
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Loose lips within Honda lost jobs. They are keeping this one close for some reason
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Loose lips within Honda lost jobs. They are keeping this one close for some reason
fullysicmate knows.... apparently its "Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though." ....very insightful.

It will likely be based on the 17 450, as to whether its as light as a KTM or has EC as standard no one knows yet....mind you the '17 version is only 3 pounds heavier than a KTM, so not as though its a massive difference
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ?? KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out...
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


fullysicmate wrote:
Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though.
Will 100% be based off the 17' 450R. E-start an optional extra possibly?

But it will have Japanese build quality. Something the KTM will never have.

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Gandorlf wrote:
Will 100% be based off the 17' 450R. E-start an optional extra possibly?

But it will have Japanese build quality. Something the KTM will never have.

"Japanese build quality. Something KTM will never have."

This.
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fullysicmate knows.... apparently its "Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though."...
fullysicmate knows.... apparently its "Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though." ....very insightful.

It will likely be based on the 17 450, as to whether its as light as a KTM or has EC as standard no one knows yet....mind you the '17 version is only 3 pounds heavier than a KTM, so not as though its a massive difference
2017 - all bikes weighed full of fuel and ready to ride. The numbers below are rounded to the nearest full number.

KTM: 229 lbs.
Husqvarna: 230 lbs.
Kawasaki: 230 lbs.
Honda: 232 lbs.
Yamaha: 233 lbs.
Suzuki: 234 lbs.
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I don't want any more bikes out this early in the year, KTM have a 17, a 17.5 and soon their 18 all out in the first half of 17.

Look forward to seeing their 19 around December.

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Ghost of Jabroni 5/6/2017 9:43pm
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ?? KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out...
Has there been any news on the 2018 CRF250R ??

KTM has already released pictures/information and we have not seen anything from big red. Anything out there?


fullysicmate wrote:
Yes, it won't be as light or fast a ktm and wont be electric start either. I heard it looks good though.
Gandorlf wrote:
Will 100% be based off the 17' 450R. E-start an optional extra possibly?

But it will have Japanese build quality. Something the KTM will never have.

FYI,

KTM uses much higher quality metals in their bikes. It's not even debatable.

I can't knock Japanese engineering. But I wouldn't be knocking KTM build quality either.
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aaryn #234 wrote:
I don't want any more bikes out this early in the year, KTM have a 17, a 17.5 and soon their 18 all out in the...
I don't want any more bikes out this early in the year, KTM have a 17, a 17.5 and soon their 18 all out in the first half of 17.

Look forward to seeing their 19 around December.
Agreed. It's super annoying.
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I was at HSR, Kumamoto yesterday where the Honda factory is based.
I spoke to a couple of people, but they were VERY tight lipped..lol
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They did mention a new 2 stroke though..lol
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Just mentioning the word 2 stroke is blasphemy at Honda, Kumamoto.
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Honda needs to step it up. Pretty dissapointing . Great bike but shit motor
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bsharkey wrote:
Honda needs to step it up. Pretty dissapointing . Great bike but shit motor
I agree. They are great bikes (I own one) but lacking in the motor, and the tac air forks.
There's a strong chance the forks will be addressed on the 18. I believe the motor will get some new power, but not on the level of the ktms/husky.
Personally, I'll wait for the 19.
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Tbteam wrote:
Spring forks, carbon fiber tank and airbox, first production bike with titanium axles and motor mounts/bolts. 209lbs dry. I made all this up, but I had...
Spring forks, carbon fiber tank and airbox, first production bike with titanium axles and motor mounts/bolts.

209lbs dry.








I made all this up, but I had fun thinking about it
Ha, got my heart rate up for a minute.
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fullfloater 5/8/2017 12:30am
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Tbteam wrote:
Spring forks, carbon fiber tank and airbox, first production bike with titanium axles and motor mounts/bolts. 209lbs dry. I made all this up, but I had...
Spring forks, carbon fiber tank and airbox, first production bike with titanium axles and motor mounts/bolts.

209lbs dry.








I made all this up, but I had fun thinking about it
ledger wrote:
Ha, got my heart rate up for a minute.
Even the one minute hit was worth it. Do tell more tbteam. You sure it's not 208? Smile
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bsharkey wrote:
Honda needs to step it up. Pretty dissapointing . Great bike but shit motor
tempura wrote:
I agree. They are great bikes (I own one) but lacking in the motor, and the tac air forks. There's a strong chance the forks will...
I agree. They are great bikes (I own one) but lacking in the motor, and the tac air forks.
There's a strong chance the forks will be addressed on the 18. I believe the motor will get some new power, but not on the level of the ktms/husky.
Personally, I'll wait for the 19.
Who knows if the new motor will actually be on par or better than the KTM/Husky and the Yamaha....lets wait and see before saying it wont.

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