Comments on: Honda Introduces CRF250M Supermoto: Should Find Its Way To Western Markets (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Mars

Mars — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:33:42 +0000

BTW – the wheelie in the above pic is Photoshop. That should be all you need to know about this bike. Pass.

By: Mars

Mars — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:32:25 +0000

Let’s see – a new 250cc Honda trail bike with low-spec components for around $5,000.00 or a gently-used KTM SMC or Husqy 610, both of which are monster Sumo’s? Not a hard choice to make.

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By: mr_dirtrider

mr_dirtrider — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:56:49 +0000

I like the idea, but my commute includes 26 miles of freeway each direction at 75-80mph. Would it really cost that much more to make this a 650?

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By: pistoldave

pistoldave — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:02:09 +0000

If Honda would build a 650cc version(xr650r hmmm?) of this bike with 55+ hp to haul my 6’2″ butt around I would be one of the first in line with my checkbook out.

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By: JSH

JSH — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:27:03 +0000

A look at the new models introduced by Honda since the recession points to their future strategy. All are small / middle displacement motorcycles designed for the global market. They range in price from $4K for a CBR250 to $7K for the NC700X. These are motorcycles that the average person can afford to buy. They are also motorcycles that will be produced in large numbers for the global market so the only additional cost to enter the US market is EPA certification. You can buy an Accord for the price of a Goldwing and a Civic for the price of a VFR1200. The number of people that are willing to pay as much for a motorcycle as a car are limited.

I visited my local Honda dealer last week hoping to look at a CRF250L in person. No luck, they have sold all of their initial allocation. The salesman said they expect another shipment in February but they are already sold. He was also excited about the new Honda 500’s and expect their first allocation to arrive the first week of March.

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By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:08:29 +0000

It’s working far less for big tobacco because cigs cost $8/pack now. Sound familiar?

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By: MGNorge

MGNorge — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:46:18 +0000

Those may come as new riders progress. Let’s get them started first. Case in point, I know a fella at work, first time rider, who bought a CBR250R as his first bike. He took a rider training course and approached it very carefully. Loves his bike but at about a year now he’s starting to dream. Gosh, remember those days? He recently bought a well worn pit bike to mess around on and do a little off-roading. I of course fill him with all my old stories. He now has his eye on the upcoming CB500′s as a good next step. Didn’t most of us take steps before dropping into a full gallop? I say, let the hook get set first before throwing the whole tuna in their faces. Choices down in the lower cc bikes will only help.

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By: todder

todder — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:31:14 +0000

How about 400 or 450 street legal variation to compete with the drz? Think we have enough 200cc and 600cc choices here in the states.

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By: Dave Kent

Dave Kent — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:50:34 +0000

I know. I’m whining, I apologize. It’s hard being a frustrated, old school, ’70′s era repli-racer who’s past his prime and painfully aware of it. I just wish a major maker would throw guys like me a crumb that we could relive our exaggerated past with. Last one to do that was Kawasaki’s ZRX12.

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