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Originally Posted by Temporaryescapee
Thanks Mollydog
I am pretty sure in Europe all new model bikes over 125cc are legally required to have abs.
Sadly the wr250r is not available in the uk, only the wr250f.
Will watch the market developments with interest - i want a bike to do uk trail riding (proper off road gnarly trails), the TAT (planning for 2020) and some slow paced travel around Europe for trail riding and TET.
Im fortunate enough to have a road bike too (XT1200z) so looking for something lightweight/off road orientated.
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I'm aware of new ABS regs. I think (not sure)UK may have got WR250R for a few years? (it was first launched in 2008) ... then Yam cut it off. So, if that is true, you may look round for used one. A great all round dual sport bike.
For "knarly" off road the CRF would not be my 1st pick. Prefer older XT250 Yam, XR or XL Honda (250 or 400) and if you've got the money, a KTM of some kind. Truly knarly off road, I'll take a Two Stroke 250, KTM's make great 2 strokes.
For TAT you'll need a more road oriented dual sport, like the 250's mentioned above or even a 650 single dual sport. TAT is not all that bad, from what I've seen. (only rode bits/pieces of that route)
Unfortunately, the CRF250L suspension is pretty grim, although my short test ride was only on road. But soft suspension is not the end of the world. Add heavier springs, new shock and re-valve front forks.
Getting more power? More of a challenge ... but I know some are swapping in the 300cc CBR engine into CRF frame.
I'm betting Honda upgrades the RALLY to the 300cc motor in a year or two if not sooner.
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