This bike is also TPI, just as the 2022-previous ktms were. it rides just like a ktm. they are all the same bikes just with different plastics and colors in the end~!
This in the Enduro edition together with KTM's ECX-F is one of the only only 4 stroke dirt bikes that can be registered for road use from factory. Yours is not the registered model (no lights no mirrors no plate carrier), which one would you recommend for more casual trail riding?
if youre doing casual trail riding, and dont want to break the bank on a top of the line bike. I would suggest getting the crf230f or ttr230. both are good bikes. however if you find yourself wanting to have a bit more power, I would suggest the yz250fx or ktms/gasgas equivalent like the ex 250 f
Good to give your comments after riding ... I realize this is probably not your first time riding the bike, but that's the format I see most often and it seems to make sense to me.
you can adjust the preload of the spring to make up for difference in height. I do have short friends who are your height or less and can manage a full size bike just fine. in the end it all just comes down to practice!~
I'm 5'7" with this bike, shaved the seat and it's fine. you might notice it if you ride a lot of gnarly stuff but it's not like there are any smaller bikes in this category anyways. you get used to it.
hey man just fyi i would replace the belt while ur in there a new gates 1 off grimmspeed costs 20 bucks or a whole new kit with all new timing stuff and a waterpump is 150 on rockauto its great preventative maintenance and can save u from a snapped belt or failed bearings in the longrun especially sense the previous owner didnt seem to do the waterpump and he probably didnt do the bearings or belt ithor and they should all be replaced after 100k or 10 years good vid tho! reach out
If you've watched the video you can see that the belt had already been replaced with a gates belt kit. But I appreciate the feedback! The car is now back together with new gaskets, water pump, and covers!
so basically the 250rx will be better for everything all around including moto track riding. whereas the F is good for just about trail riding and is not AS capable when it comes to bumps jumps and over all ability of it!~
oil change every 10 hours, air filter just depends. if I'm riding in woods I wont need to clean it nearly as often as desert riding. and I lube the chain after every time I pressure wash the bike!~
Nice review, I rode one the other day and came to the same conclusions. I've spent most of my life on a bike, (I'm 53) and will definitely be picking one up
Great test man, I'd just see if you can improve the audio while moving at speed. Ditch the bar raisers, you won't see a single pro running them, even david knight is 6'4 and has never run them. Wrecks the turning. Do some back to back testing and you'll see.
This bike is great, I just did a test ride review on my friends 2020 crf250rx and I currently ride a 22 gasgas ex250 2 stroke. Handles everything my 2 stroke did, felt better in some areas. I am curious how the 24 model compares to the 2020 and what revisions Honda made after 2022. Great review btw.
I can't imagine any major revisions from past models, since it's still got a crappy 5 speed transmission, stiff suspension, and aluminum frame. I also ride a ex250 2 stroke 23 model. I love it.
Adjust sag properly, drop the forks. Or buy a linkage lowering kit. 5'9 is plenty tall for riding this bike! I have friends who are 5'5 that ride bikes just as bike with no issues!
If you've ridden other bikes, it'll be just fine. If you've never ridden a dirtbike before, these things are pretty high strung. Starting on a trail bike, like a used CRF230F or something would be better to learn. Motocross based bikes are intimidating to people who have never ridden before. Height wise, you'll be fine. Many a person shorter than you rides this size bike. You have options to lower it or you can learn to work around it. I think being shorter helped force me to keep my feet on the pegs and just keep momentum through stuff. I was like 5'6 125 lbs. soaking wet the first time I rode a bike this size. You'll be alright, lol.
I wish I was 5'9" haha I have a 22 model I race stock height no issues. It's tippy toes but you are 3" taller should be perfect. You are average height of merican
Another pissed off home owner thinking they bought out rural so no one can ride a trail that’s been there for 40 yrs by their house. It’s actually booby trapping and is illegal even if it’s on their property and most road’s even some trails are an easement
Or a new homeowner that bought this property and are tired of trespassers thinking it's public just because the previous owner didn't care for the last 40 years.... No, most trails are NOT part of an easement. You're dumb as fuck.... Only if you idiots had this much energy going against the federal government shutting down public lands.....
I'll tell ya that the ex300 will be alot easier in the low speed tighter stuff, however if you find yourself at higher speed more open terrain, the ex350 you just can't beat. It's an exceptional bike and quite tame for being what it is
@NeatVibes96 i race harescrambles so thats why im thinking 350. The 300 I find myself getting squirrely and doesn't do too well when the course runs through motocross tracks
@@NeatVibes96 I have one… I think they are built better than what everyone thinks… they have better suspension then the R does… and it corners like a boss. You get used to the bigger gears and the 5 speed… I wouldnt want a 6 speed… it’s a bike that’s geared for everyone… it’s literally made for everything from a farmers field and the track hitting triples.
I have a 23 250fx with a 6 speed, first gear is useless even when I’m in the super slow technical rocks I’m in second. I don’t know I just find it pointless
@@NeatVibes96 Generally this is used on Harley's to stop yourself from being burnt. I’m sure you can get a small guard, used to have one on my CRF250 2006 maybe you could get something like that. Owning a bike is as much about practicing engineering, you get better with time.
