CRF230f vs XR400r
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Back to back time test comparison of a 2007 CRF230f vs a 1999 XR400r.
Course: Approximately 1 mile loop, sandy/loose soil. 3 laps per bike.
Bikes:
07 CRF230f
stock engine
Pro Circuit Exhaust
Custom Suspension work
Shinko Intermediate tires (rear hybrid)
99 XR400r
stock engine
stock suspension
Michelin XC soft terrain tires (Full Knobby)
Lap Times: CRF230 XR400r
Lap 1 2:53 3:01
Lap 2 2:59 2:51
Lap 3 2:54 2:57
Average Lap 2:55 2:56
Overall Winner = CRF230f
Fastest Lap = XR400r - Sport
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Two very reliable bikes, I have thousands of kilometers on an XR 400 R 1998, the XR 400 R ideal for slopes and the small CRF 230 is one of the best in the forest .
Nice skills! Those tight trails are a blast
That 230 looked quick in the woods ! Nice video
Thanks, you should check my most recent race upload. I rode the 230 because the cr250 is down right now. I've gotten a little faster LOL.
I'm 5'11" and 185lbs. I have a '99 XR250R, a '00 XR400R, and an '06 CRF100F. The XR250 is awesome in the woods, the XR400 is awesome in more open country in Colorado, like forest maintenance trails, 4x4 trails and more open single track, and the little CRF100 is the best bike I've ever had for very seriously gnarly goat trails up steep rocky mountainsides, exploring super narrow, rocky gullies, and just about anywhere that you need a feather weight bike that climbs like a mountain goat with that granny gear it has. So it is no surprise at all that your CRF230 is super in those ultra tight woods, that's what that bike is make for! They call the little bikes beginner bikes. Not necessarily. Each type of bike has it uses for skilled riders.
I take my daughters XR 100 to get into crazy fishing spots, you can take detours around fallen trees and such no prob.
i love my 400, if i could get it like new again, i wouldnt even be thinking about a new bike
I missed the opportunity to buy this one from my boss. It's the one that got away LOL
Justin Smith my grandpa has one and I ride it I'm 12 but when I ride it I am a little monster on that thing.
Nice riding! I know you probably have those trails memorized, but you had me tucking my feet in just watching it. Which is your all around favorite? Have you ever thrown an XR250 into the mix?
Yeah, they're pretty well memorized LOL. I'd have to say my 230 is my all around favorite, it's just plain fun. My current stable also includes a 00 CR250r, '84XL200r, and I just added a 04 CRF250x to the mix. Haven't owned or gotten a good ride on a XR250 yet, one day for sure.
Jeremy Foytik I bet you would love an XR350 !
Video above does not show the real strengths of an xr400r, I don't have any problems beating 450s and 250s four stroke or two 400 is a dominant engine from Honda with the right work done to it.
I have an XR400R too. I love her she’s a great bike. Just gotta replace the rear tire 😂
I got a 2002 and mine is all kinds of fucked up whenever I try to start it the gas leaks out of the breather tubes(I think the float is bad and gets stuck open) and it leaks oil from somewhere
I've got a 2003 22k on the clock still never had the head off
You should do a drag race video, or 0-60 and a top speed comparison
XR400 is still the best do-everything bike ever made. Extremely reliable, extremely torquey, plenty of power, very simple to work on, and very light for a steel frame 400cc.
Only thing that it's really missing is that magic button. It may weigh a lot on the scales, but feels much lighter.
Heinrich Von Kekelnazi I own one as my starter bike 350pounds isent neccisarily light 😂 but plenty of speed and power to make up for it
Bs Productions rlly closer to 300
@@JeremyFoytik You mean starter? SOme of them come with starters
Ive been looking at xr400s for a few days. This would be my first bike period, although I have lots of ride time on quads. Do you think it would be a good fit? Im 6'2" 250 which is why im leaning towards a large bike. I think i'd probably hurt myself on a 250 2 stroke.
I think the xr400 would be a good bike, better yet would be a CRF450x. Nice smooth power, modern bike, most importantly electric start. The X models require nowhere near the maint the R models carry.
Jeremy Foytik I've also been looking at an xr250r, lots of guys on CZcams have owned them for 10+ years and love them to death. I'm just not sure it would be enough power for my size.
The XR250r is rock solid as well. However you would have to wring it out more to keep her on the power. I think for your size the 400 would be a much better option.
Yep, I'm one of the guys who has owned my XR250R since '99 when I bought it new. I weigh 182lbs so it's perfect for me and plenty of power. Also my bike has been, and remains, bullet proof reliable. But I have ridden the XR400's before, and while yes I like the extra power, the 400 felt too heavy for me. My XR250R will climb, and has climbed, some of the most difficult, steepest trails in the mountains of Colorado and Utah, so the bike is definitely capable. It is also exceptionally good in tight woods single track! So it's no surprise to me that the CRF230 is also a great woods bike.
I remember the CRF230 Was the Biggest Beginner Bike, and Now it's the CRF250F That Replaced the CRF230.
As light as I am I could probably get away with riding the 230, but I’d prefer the 400.
which do you enjoy driving more?
CRF230f. I'm currently racing a 2000 CR250r and while I'm faster I still think I enjoy my little 230 more.
I have a 1999 xr400r that the bottom end, the front and rear suspension is rebuilt with the Bore Kit added. Brand new back tire, rim, axle ,spokes, hub brand new front tire and handlebars all done in September. Its a fucken horse.
I've been riding with a guy who has the XR400R. He's short legged and has to stop by a log or large rock every time so he can get up and kick that beast. That would be a deal breaker for me. I'll stick with the DRZ pig for now but I'm seriously considering a CRF230F
Electric start is the shit, no doubt.
Really. lol. Whatever.......
man how often do you buy helmets and cameras?
hahaha, Not that often really. Most of these videos the past 3 or so years have been with a gopro 3 black, I also have a 4 black. I use the 3 more since with the battery pack I can get more footage before the battery craps out. I've had the same 3 helmets for over 2 years now.
is this New Jersey? Looks like it
No sir, Outer Banks of NC
XR400. All the way. Unless your JUST doing tight trails.
Have a near immaculate. 99 XR 400r I'm 5ft 8" A TALL of HEAVY BIKE TRICKY STARTING a different bike to the XT thumpers:.
I seem to recall the 400 being tricky to start on occasion LOL
xr400 > crf !!)))
Triffon is
I had an XR400. That bike was the hardest bike on earth to start.
This is my boss mans XR400r. I've race it a few times and it is definitely hit or miss on the starting. If she doesn't want to start, you best plan on kicking awhile.
KING TROLL I have an 1996 XR400 and it's always full choke and two kicks, starts every time. I hold the front bake and grip the throttle forward to ensure it doesn't cause a hard start. Works every time. If I flood it which is very rare. The drill is turn gas off throttle wide open kick several times to clear gas. Also my first kick is a soft one to make sure I am on the compression stroke when starting.
Mine just took a rejeting and a carb rebuild and mine was much easier to start
I have a 2003. They can be hard to start but once you work them out they start every time.
From cold you need to turn up the idle a good few turns, choke, do some soft repeating kicks. Once that’s done, find top dead centre and boom she’s running. Doesn’t matter how long since it’s been started, that will do it.
try starting an xr600r xD
should be xr250r v crf230r...
Had to use what I had. Let me borrow a XR250r and I'll do a comparison.
How did u make yours so loud ??
DeMiGoDfIsH3 I didn't care for the bee stinger look of the ProCircuit exhaust on the bike. So I shortened the canister so it barely sticks out past the side panel. It looks and sounds much more attractive now. I'm sure it didn't help power output at all, but the whole point of this bike has nothing to do with power. It's all about handling and traction.
awesome thanks man
The CRF 230 is a kids bike.
Well that's certainly the popular opinion. However the sole point of this comparison was to shed a different light. I'm 5'11" weighing in at 165. I currently own the crf230 a crf250x and a cr250r. All of them are setup for my weight, size and riding ability. All 3 are with in seconds of each other on my full test course (longer than in this video). All of which is typical east coast single track. I'll go a step further and say out of all my bike the 230 puts the biggest smile on my face, maybe because most have your train of thinking.
It's really not though. It's all the rider not the bike.
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@@lowbuckgarage1 Yeah well that's modified and I'd still smoke it on my XR250R & even on my XR250L not to mention other faster bikes.
10-4. It's all about fun anyway. @@JeremyFoytik
Crf 230 = kids
Xr 400 = man
Meh, CR250r or CRF450r = man
Crf230 or XR400 = fun
@@JeremyFoytik crf 250x = gay
Crf 250r = man
In brazil crf 250x = nutela
crf 250r = roots