Had my CRF Rally for a year now, I love the mods you've got going for your bike and am now thinking of upgrading my shocks ect to allow me to tour better on the Rally. Excellent vid and informative too 🤘
I have done each of those to my wr250r, similar size and weight, but I added a cigarette lighter/usb port to keep my phone powered and a handle bar cell phone holder. very convenient. Not to mention dynojet power commander and air filter.
Thanks for the review and recommendations. I am planning on buying a 2019 version of this bike, and will be looking for some quality upgrades for it. I will check your website, but, would really like to call and talk with someone there, or, at least e-mail for more specific information. Happy Trails
Pretty smick looking Rally👍 Mine's not far off stock- bar sprocket change, tali tidy and rack. FMF next and some MotoZ tyres. You've given me a few more ideas though👍
i m confused about weight and power bhp of Honda Xr650l vs Crf250 Rally..say power 44 vs 24bhp & weight 150kg vs 165kg..but..Fuel consumption 42/45mpg vs 65/70mpg because of fuel injection vs carburetor..Thank for the comments n sharing experiance
About the suspension, I only heard good comments about the stock version. Obviously an after-market will improve it, but the stock is not bad at all. I take it off-road worse than in your video and stock is completely fine. About keeping a powerbomb over a megabomb, finally someone that sees sense. There is no advantage with the megabomb at all. You also forgot to mention that you took off that ugly ass plastic licenseplate holder in the back and replaced it with a much shorter version. That also saves a bit on weight.
@Vara - Thanks for the comment. Wow! You must be a lightweight. Are you carrying any luggage on the bike? I could see how a lightweight person that isn't carrying luggage could get by on the stock suspension. For the terrain that we ride and luggage that I carry the stock suspension is a huge struggle (especially the shock). It just doesn't have the valving to control the shock and keep it from blowing through the stroke. And yes, the DRC LED Tail Light is a huge weight savings over the stock setup. Cheers! - Wes
@@rmatvmc Yeah sorry about that. I only carry a tank bag mostly and a backpack (with a Drone tho). Yeah for longer rides, where much more weight is needed it can for sure help. I thought you guys reviewed it based on not heavy weight extreme riding but you did mention it briefly. I would add maybe on text description about the DRC LED Tail Light saving some weight too ;) As a Euro, I am so jealous of American license plates. My God, so beautiful. We have just black numbers on white and the plate has the same length but like twice the width.
No, we haven't had any problems with ours at all. If the racks are installed correctly and aren't overloaded you wont have any problems with the sub frame holding the weight.
I commuted for a week on a CRF250L. Missed the screen. Does the stock screen on this do much or do you have to upgrade that for road use too? (This seems to have a fractionally bigger tank too than the L - which feels tiny although I'm told you can get 150 miles out of it)..
And a 6k entry level bike became a 12K wallet spender. For these money you can get an already equipped KTM, BETA or any other higher-end brand with nice suspension and sutff. Nice bike though.
I have 18 250 rally, u say performance mods but didn't really do anything, I added fmf q4 muffler with spark arrestor ejk fuel management and air box mod, 13 tooth frt sprocket bike now runs very strong also drc integrated tail lamp assembly next on list is seat then handlebars, great little bike
Although the racks for the 300 Rally are most likely very close to this bike, unfortunately, we do not have Tusk Pannier Racks for the CRF300L Rally yet.
Hello my friend, I have a 250 l crf and I would like to get the rack and bags but I live in Costa Rica, do you think you could help me with information and how to get it? Thank you
I know you will have no problems getting the Tusk Panniers sent to you in Costa Rica, we're checking now to see if we'll be able to send the Wolfman bags to you. I'll keep you updated when I have a final answer and you can either order them online or call in to us and we'll be happy to get them ordered for you!
I had the Rally for a year and sold her because she is underpowered. The suspension in the back you can tighten to make her more hard. Mine was very very VERY soft and i tighten the screews by about 1cm first and then 1,5cm what changed it a lot. Try it first before spending a couple of hundred US for a new shock. Exhaust and weightsaving? ROFLMAO ... really? hey dudes, you safe just 3kg for spending another 500.-US for this exhaust... try to skip every third beer instead and loosing a couple of kg by yourself, safes you money and makes you and your ride feel much better. : Best thing i just really thinking of buying the Rally again. I am riding a CRF250L for every day commuting and i am LOVING this LRP but she has much more torque and power as my Rally had. IF someone here can enlighten me how to gain more POWER on another 250 RALLY i would buy him a couple of beers..... I am currently thinking to go for the 2019 CB500X rode her for a day at a Honda testfacility... great bike, enough power and not too heave... But i am still loving the Rally for all the kilogramms she is lighter. Will a 300cc big bore kit change the power much?
I think you are expecting too much out of the little 250. Get a bigger bike if the power bothers you. I ride both a 250 rally and an africa twin. And the low power of the 250 doesnt bother me, because it's exactly that. A 250. And the difference is, I know if I have a small mechanical problem with the 250 it will be cheap and easy to fix. The africa twin and similar bikes are a different story
@@86Hilux22R sorry but thats BS, i am absolutely happy with my CRF250L it was the Rally who sucked because with all this plastic and stuff she was heavier. I am also riding the 2019 CB500X, a great bike but when it comes to real offroad i stick to my 250L . The AfricaTwin JUMBO is more something for old guys with money want to have an adventure feeling but NEVER riding her really offgrid or in the mountains... once riding a 40Degrees mountain, you will know what i am talking about and the difference between a 130kg or a 280kg bike ;)
@@moskito5864 my father had a crf 250l and I have the 250l rally. I can take my rally anywhere I can take a normal 250l. Also believe me, the africa twin is a beautiful bike to ride in the rough stuff.
@@moskito5864 my father had a crf 250l and I have the 250l rally. I can take my rally anywhere I can take a normal 250l. Also believe me, the africa twin is a beautiful bike to ride in the rough stuff.
@@86Hilux22R there is no CRF-L Rally, its a L OR a Rally ;) i had them both and sold the Rally. If you are happy with the bike, great, thats the spirit. The Africa Twin is a great bike, just not for the things i am doing have a good weekend
it can but it doesn't like it. after about 55 the engine seems stressed. I'd say to get something that does 120 mph so you don't run the engine too hard at 80 mph.
You just need to get the RotopaX Pack Mount and mount that to the top rack and you're set! You can check out the mount here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/rotopax-pack-mount-p
I see you had 5L red fuel cell on rear rack. I did the same on my 250 Rally for the recent Snowy Adventure Ride as there was a section of at least 300KM between fuel stops and wasn't sure if my off-road high-revving would require more fuel than the 10.1L tank had. Turns out the 5L additional fuel cell was not needed, so I'll remove it from my rack to free up more space so I can move my duffle bag back off rear of the seat. Saves 5KG of unnecessary weight as well. drive.google.com/open?id=1FeohrABr0OJp7gbbqagI3XWAlG5gFBRn
something I cant figure out is the whole 100hp 600lb bike going off road with street tires in Europe. All that motor just to nerf it down with traction control settings.
Had my CRF Rally for a year now, I love the mods you've got going for your bike and am now thinking of upgrading my shocks ect to allow me to tour better on the Rally. Excellent vid and informative too 🤘
That is one of the best looking 250 dual sports ever built in my opinion. Actually worth investing in and is a KEEPER.
Can't argue with that :)
We will follow up with adds, but step by step..yes,cause they are not cheap.. 👍#soloride_zx
Seat should have been number 1. Awesome build guys, looks like a lot of fun.
That single baja design lights made so much difference...
Thanks for the video..Just love the mods. Starts my dream for this beauty
This has always awesome performance and it's always been my dream bike
Always is a long time.
Had my CRF Rally for a year now, I love the mods you've got going for your bike and am now thinking of upgrading my shocks ect to allow me to tour better on the Rally. Excellent vid and informative too 🤘
I have done each of those to my wr250r, similar size and weight, but I added a cigarette lighter/usb port to keep my phone powered and a handle bar cell phone holder. very convenient. Not to mention dynojet power commander and air filter.
my dream motorcycle:)
Me tooooo!
the only thing i'll add is a twin baja lighting sistem, insted of only one!!!
Love the cargo carrie and the bag holders.
The rear spring is soft - not the rear 'shock' You can wind the spring retaining ring a couple of turns to take out some of the bounce.
Thanks
Good to know. Will consider
Great bike. So durable!
Did you have to add the EJK for FMF. Iv fitted DNA Air Filter. Huge Response difference. Now looking at the FMF Q4 Slip on
Thanks for the review and recommendations.
I am planning on buying a 2019 version of this bike, and will be looking for some quality upgrades for it.
I will check your website, but, would really like to call and talk with someone there, or, at least e-mail for more specific information.
Happy Trails
Sounds like you did good and looks awesome. 👌👍
Hi thanks for the vid helpful as I am just bought one. Please could I have the details of the luggage supplier. I am in the UK
Thanks for the video
Can u put alloy wheels on these?
Awesome bike, and accessories.
Pretty smick looking Rally👍 Mine's not far off stock- bar sprocket change, tali tidy and rack. FMF next and some MotoZ tyres. You've given me a few more ideas though👍
*Mid Coast Adventures* Those are some nice mods you have planned ahead. Glad we were able to give you some more! Thanks for watching.
Cool bike i love this bike so much. It's better than versys 250 in my opinion. But the standart rear shock a little bit too soft
The rear spring is soft - not the rear 'shock' You can tighten the rear spring a couple of turns.
Good!
i m confused about weight and power bhp of Honda Xr650l vs Crf250 Rally..say power 44 vs 24bhp & weight 150kg vs 165kg..but..Fuel consumption 42/45mpg vs 65/70mpg because of fuel injection vs carburetor..Thank for the comments n sharing experiance
What’s a good skid plate that you can recommend. I prefer a composite black
I’m gonna question survival ability if you do any of the things it’s now capable of isn’t the armor a def must as well?
crf250 rally 2019 is possible to install gear position indicator
Nice Review Sir!
will it be better bike for long touring and off roading with saddle bags with pillon ? please reply sir.....
With the header and pipe, did you need an electronic jet controller?
For bags is same crf300
How does these fit the new 300 version?
About the suspension, I only heard good comments about the stock version. Obviously an after-market will improve it, but the stock is not bad at all. I take it off-road worse than in your video and stock is completely fine. About keeping a powerbomb over a megabomb, finally someone that sees sense. There is no advantage with the megabomb at all. You also forgot to mention that you took off that ugly ass plastic licenseplate holder in the back and replaced it with a much shorter version. That also saves a bit on weight.
@Vara - Thanks for the comment. Wow! You must be a lightweight. Are you carrying any luggage on the bike? I could see how a lightweight person that isn't carrying luggage could get by on the stock suspension. For the terrain that we ride and luggage that I carry the stock suspension is a huge struggle (especially the shock). It just doesn't have the valving to control the shock and keep it from blowing through the stroke. And yes, the DRC LED Tail Light is a huge weight savings over the stock setup. Cheers! - Wes
@@rmatvmc Yeah sorry about that. I only carry a tank bag mostly and a backpack (with a Drone tho). Yeah for longer rides, where much more weight is needed it can for sure help. I thought you guys reviewed it based on not heavy weight extreme riding but you did mention it briefly. I would add maybe on text description about the DRC LED Tail Light saving some weight too ;) As a Euro, I am so jealous of American license plates. My God, so beautiful. We have just black numbers on white and the plate has the same length but like twice the width.
Does the rear shock upgrade affect the comfort on the road in terms of stiffness etc.?
i am concern about the gas tank and the autonomy of it. How many miles on one tank will go?
This is same for crf 300 ?
Will this Tusk Pannier system also work on the regular CRF250L or just the Rally model?
Hello, what specific springs have been installed?
Hi. Will he extra weight of the fully loaded rack breaks the rear subframe?
No, we haven't had any problems with ours at all. If the racks are installed correctly and aren't overloaded you wont have any problems with the sub frame holding the weight.
I commuted for a week on a CRF250L. Missed the screen. Does the stock screen on this do much or do you have to upgrade that for road use too? (This seems to have a fractionally bigger tank too than the L - which feels tiny although I'm told you can get 150 miles out of it)..
Very nice :-)
And a 6k entry level bike became a 12K wallet spender. For these money you can get an already equipped KTM, BETA or any other higher-end brand with nice suspension and sutff. Nice bike though.
Tend to agree. My used ktm 990 was less than this. But I am considering this or 390 for my wife at some point, so not much choice.
The nice thing about the CRF250L is the maintenance intervals.
i wonder what the total weight after all the add ons
If riding with a back ride. It will be ok?
I have 18 250 rally, u say performance mods but didn't really do anything, I added fmf q4 muffler with spark arrestor ejk fuel management and air box mod, 13 tooth frt sprocket bike now runs very strong also drc integrated tail lamp assembly next on list is seat then handlebars, great little bike
does changing the 13t front sprocket cause the chain to hit the the frame or swing arm any ?
Try to make it big bore, it will add more power and faster acceleration
quick question, i'm about 300 lbs w/o gear on, what kind of shock should i get to be able to handle the weight + luggage?
Get a trailer
@@ifbm3694 Savage
Drop the fork
Is the baja design light a direct bolt on or does it need extra mounting kit that is sold seperately?
The Squadron Pro Led light does come with the mounting bracket.
Will the rear rack fit the 300 rally?
Although the racks for the 300 Rally are most likely very close to this bike, unfortunately, we do not have Tusk Pannier Racks for the CRF300L Rally yet.
Hello my friend, I have a 250 l crf and I would like to get the rack and bags but I live in Costa Rica, do you think you could help me with information and how to get it? Thank you
I know you will have no problems getting the Tusk Panniers sent to you in Costa Rica, we're checking now to see if we'll be able to send the Wolfman bags to you. I'll keep you updated when I have a final answer and you can either order them online or call in to us and we'll be happy to get them ordered for you!
I had the Rally for a year and sold her because she is underpowered. The suspension in the back you can tighten to make her more hard. Mine was very very VERY soft and i tighten the screews by about 1cm first and then 1,5cm what changed it a lot. Try it first before spending a couple of hundred US for a new shock.
Exhaust and weightsaving? ROFLMAO ... really? hey dudes, you safe just 3kg for spending another 500.-US for this exhaust... try to skip every third beer instead and loosing a couple of kg by yourself, safes you money and makes you and your ride feel much better.
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Best thing i just really thinking of buying the Rally again. I am riding a CRF250L for every day commuting and i am LOVING this LRP but she has much more torque and power as my Rally had.
IF someone here can enlighten me how to gain more POWER on another 250 RALLY i would buy him a couple of beers..... I am currently thinking to go for the 2019 CB500X rode her for a day at a Honda testfacility... great bike, enough power and not too heave... But i am still loving the Rally for all the kilogramms she is lighter.
Will a 300cc big bore kit change the power much?
I think you are expecting too much out of the little 250. Get a bigger bike if the power bothers you. I ride both a 250 rally and an africa twin. And the low power of the 250 doesnt bother me, because it's exactly that. A 250. And the difference is, I know if I have a small mechanical problem with the 250 it will be cheap and easy to fix. The africa twin and similar bikes are a different story
@@86Hilux22R sorry but thats BS, i am absolutely happy with my CRF250L it was the Rally who sucked because with all this plastic and stuff she was heavier. I am also riding the 2019 CB500X, a great bike but when it comes to real offroad i stick to my 250L . The AfricaTwin JUMBO is more something for old guys with money want to have an adventure feeling but NEVER riding her really offgrid or in the mountains... once riding a 40Degrees mountain, you will know what i am talking about and the difference between a 130kg or a 280kg bike ;)
@@moskito5864 my father had a crf 250l and I have the 250l rally. I can take my rally anywhere I can take a normal 250l. Also believe me, the africa twin is a beautiful bike to ride in the rough stuff.
@@moskito5864 my father had a crf 250l and I have the 250l rally. I can take my rally anywhere I can take a normal 250l. Also believe me, the africa twin is a beautiful bike to ride in the rough stuff.
@@86Hilux22R there is no CRF-L Rally, its a L OR a Rally ;) i had them both and sold the Rally. If you are happy with the bike, great, thats the spirit.
The Africa Twin is a great bike, just not for the things i am doing
have a good weekend
Tyres
Does that bike make it up to highway speeds when loaded? I am talking 80 at least as here in AZ as people drive crazy!
I believe 75 without gearing, from what I have seen.
it can but it doesn't like it. after about 55 the engine seems stressed.
I'd say to get something that does 120 mph so you don't run the engine too hard at 80 mph.
How does the Rotopax mount to the Tusk top rack?
You just need to get the RotopaX Pack Mount and mount that to the top rack and you're set! You can check out the mount here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/rotopax-pack-mount-p
@@rmatvmc Thanks!
What helmet is he wearing?
The Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet!
I see you had 5L red fuel cell on rear rack. I did the same on my 250 Rally for the recent Snowy Adventure Ride as there was a section of at least 300KM between fuel stops and wasn't sure if my off-road high-revving would require more fuel than the 10.1L tank had. Turns out the 5L additional fuel cell was not needed, so I'll remove it from my rack to free up more space so I can move my duffle bag back off rear of the seat. Saves 5KG of unnecessary weight as well. drive.google.com/open?id=1FeohrABr0OJp7gbbqagI3XWAlG5gFBRn
Is that the 2018 or 2017 model?
This bike is the 2017 model year.
Thanks for tuning in!
Do one on the 2018
They are all the same my guy. I got a 2019 and its just a different color
Only in America, they call it crf250l rally. Look at the stickers. It says crf 250 rally.
something I cant figure out is the whole 100hp 600lb bike going off road with street tires in Europe. All that motor just to nerf it down with traction control settings.
did you get hurt at juab
Haha Yep! I probably hurt my pride more than I hurt my body, but I'm back on the bike training for next year! - Wes
500 cc ci vuole
Brothisbikepricelndia
Thanks honda for another $2,000 more we can have a real bike, now just add a 300 big bore kit
We’ve spent 7000 dollars on a 5000 dollar bike.
We dont have it in india we have ktm 390 adventure!! Lol
Please dont say this is an entry level bike because in my country this costs a whole lot. :( :(
Had my CRF Rally for a year now, I love the mods you've got going for your bike and am now thinking of upgrading my shocks ect to allow me to tour better on the Rally. Excellent vid and informative too 🤘
That's awesome to hear. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.