Honda Off Road - CRF250R or CRF230R

[Amanda Gibson]

Hi ya

Im looking to buy a new off road bike. I had an XR100 and it was fun but I've grown out of it. I'm looking to get something a little bigger and more fun and that I wont get bored of soon.
I love riding but Im not that great on the technicals (still learning). I've read a bunch of reviews and was just hoping to get some further input (in plain english).
Im also open to other bikes suggestions.

[Marty MOOSE]

If you have to ask the question between those two bikes I'd get the 230 a good step up from the 100.

MM

[I Fancy Holidays]

The 250 has about 10cm taller seat height then the 230. That may be important depending on how tall you are.

[out_in_front]

250X has shorter service intervals and costs more to service in general - things like pistons need replacing on a frequent basis (40hours I think)
It goes heaps faster and the suspension is much higher quality (fullly adjustable)and much stiffer, lighter weight too, seat will be higher. It is a race bike that is allowed to go on the road.

230 is much softer, will last longer, but not be as fast.

[Amanda Gibson]

decided to go with the 230, dont think im quite the motorcross rider yet

[dazza1968]

Good choice as i recently ran intoa bloke who bought a Ktm 300 exc 2 stroke as his first real dirtbike ..................Holy crap he shit himself , tried to tune it down then after 10 hrs ride time sold it to a family friend ................Hasnt bought a bike since......I do wonder if the guy who helped him select the bike actually sold him up ....We will never know except A POTENTIAL RIDE BUDDY HAS CHUCKED IN THE TOWEL........

Regards Dazza