Hello folks

Cant find a lot about this bike on the forum so I thought I might as well start a thread about this bike myself.
And especially using it as a overland bike.

I just came back from holiday in Thailand where I rented a Honda Crf 250 L and rode around more than 4000 km in 10 days. Mostly on those 3 and 4 digit mountain roads in Northern Thailand - that gives you a big grin when Your riding them, but also highways and a day offroad.

I am hugely impressed about how smooth and versatile this bike is. Pulls easily up to 110 km/h and cruises smoothly in 95-100 along the highway. Strong in steep mountainparts - but of course not as a 650 single.

Easy on the fuel - I got 90-95 mpg both highway and mountainroad riding on 91 octane. On 95 octane I got somewhat more, maybe 10 % more but I didnt record thoroughly.

Oil change interval are 12000 km/8000 miles, not bad either.

The main concerns as I see it is first the range. The gas tank is 7,7 liters wich gave me a range approx 250 km. (Usually filled up at 220-240 km)
There is a aftermarket tank at 11,2 liters which will give approx a 350 km range given the same milage I got on my + 4000 km.
350 km is not that fantastic but you can always carry for example a 2-3 liter can extra for those long parts.

The other concern I see is luggage options. There doesnt seem to be many unless you make Your own rear and side rack. There are many rear rack available but it wouldnt support side panniers soft or hard.
Anyone know more about this?
And then - can this small bike carry a man with gear of 100 kilos and luggage 20-30 kilos on a long overland tour?

Is the rear suspension tough enough for a long overland tour with a heavy driver and luggage? There are several aftermarket suspension available. But is it neccesary and worth the money? They seem to cost 7-800 $.

Else I Guess its just to put on the general mods such as bash plate, engine guard, radiator guards, handguards and maybe a windshield. And maybe some other small stuff......

I plan to drive from Europe to Southeast-Asia next year and then tour Southeast-Asia extensively.

Thanks in advance.....

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