Not sure about my new CRF 230

[Gino]

I am 35 years old-descent shape, 5'-10" and I have just bought my first dirt bike 1 month ago, a Honda CRF 230. I am able to do some entry level track ride, small jumps, but its hard to ride the bike in the mud and in the track itself, I do not know why, may be I am not good enough or not enough power I guess... I would like to upgrade to a better bike, more power perhaps, with a better suspension, I was thinking on a CRF250X, but I want something I do not have to change again and I can grow with. What about a CRF 450 ? What would be the difference. ? I want to use the bike in a track (recreational only not racing) and perhaps some trail.

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What do you think?
Thanks,
Gino

 

[Okiewan]

.. the diff. between a CRF230 and a CRF450R is similar to the difference between a Beetle and a Porsche 959... two different animals, with 2 different reasons for being. Frankly, the 230 is a play bike, the 450 is a full-on race bike.

If you just started riding, you might want to consider a CRF250R ... great bike, great power (a LOT more than the CRF230), great suspension, easy to ride, Perfectly suited for the track; where as the 230 is not. If you'll do Tracks/Woods equally and Honda is your choice (a good choice BTW :) ), the CRF250(X) would do you well. If you'll do primarily MX, go for the CRF250 (or 450) R.

 

[Tony Eeds]

Well there you go, from the keyboard of a CRF 450 owner.

Okie is correct, the 230 is a beetle (play bike actually). :cool:

register, grab a spot on the couch and tell us where you live. We probably have a member nearby that can show you the finer points of riding.

 

[CaptainObvious]

Okie is correct, the 230 is a beetle (play bike actually).

I wouldn't say that the CRF230 is a beetle....I'd say it's more of a pig.

It's really no different than an XR200...which is a descendant of the XL185.

So the CRF230 is like a pig in a pretty dress.

 

[Gino]

Well there you go, from the keyboard of a CRF 450 owner.

Okie is correct, the 230 is a beetle (play bike actually). :cool:

register, grab a spot on the couch and tell us where you live. We probably have a member nearby that can show you the finer points of riding.

 

[gino]

City

Well there you go, from the keyboard of a CRF 450 owner.

Okie is correct, the 230 is a beetle (play bike actually). :cool:

register, grab a spot on the couch and tell us where you live. We probably have a member nearby that can show you the finer points of riding.[/I live in Littleton (Denver) Colorado]

 

[Gino]

Difference

Now, what's the difference between a CRF250X and CRF250R ?

 

[CaptainObvious]

Now, what's the difference between a CRF250X and CRF250R ?

Lights, some suspension tuning. It really doesn't matter which one you choose, but if you do more woods riding, it's nice to have the lights so others can see you coming.

 

[tnrider]

as a beginner that moved from a yamaha xt225 (dual-sport similar to the CRF230) to a crf450r last year -- it is a world of difference -- power is instant and unlimited - brakes are immediate and will lock quickly. throttle control is very important on a crf450 – as in don’t use too much!!!

 

[rickyd]

Now, what's the difference between a CRF250X and CRF250R ?

One big difference is the crf250x has an electric starter..