if you’re the type of rider who loves to rev the
engine, swing off the clutch lever and dance
on the gear lever, then this little Honda could
very well be the perfect machine for you. And,
happily, the clutch and gearbox are sweet.
The twin exhausts now run full length down each
side of the bike and it’s a cool looking set-up.
One header has a ‘bomb canister’ and the other
doesn’t... indicating that the tune is different
for each side. While it’s a less cluttered design
than the previous exhaust, it must contribute
weight to what is already the heaviest bike
in the class, so I have to question the logic of
Honda’s twin exhaust system in weight terms.
CHASSIS
While I think there is a slight question-mark over
the new engine’s bottom-end power, the chassis
is truly a thing of beauty. The CRF250R looks
small and compact, and everything is beautifully
finished. Despite the small looks, it still feels roomy
for tall riders, but not too big for short riders
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