Honda’s brand new dual-purpose lite sets off

Honda Motor Southern Africa today announced a new model to their motorcycle line up. The brand new CRF250L, “a dual-purpose, multi role motorcycle”.

According to Honda most important, and a driving force for the engineers working to deliver a multi-faceted motorcycle, was to produce something that could connect many people to Honda, and help them realize their dreams in a way that only a motorcycle can. Honda says the CRF250L is that motorcycle.

The CRF250L is a full dual-purpose motorcycle. Its dimensions, ergonomics, low weight, long-travel 43mm Showa USD forks and Pro-link rear suspension make it equally at home on city streets or country trails. The single-cylinder engine provides useful power and torque across a wide rev range, with excellent fuel economy.

A first for Honda in a single-cylinder off-road engine is the crank journal. It employs a half-split, press-fit metal bearing while the crank bearing uses a cast-iron bush. The net result of this new design reduces weight and makes for a smoother engine; it strengthens the rigidity of the case housing and minimizes the internal diameter change due to thermal expansion. A primary balance shaft further reduces vibration. The new six-speed gearbox and clutch were designed in conjunction and strengthened to cope with the extra stress off-road riding can produce.

The CRF250L will be available at dealers across SA from 20 August 2012.
Price – R39 900

You can also have a look at the little thumper at the annual AMID Bike show in Johanneburg, 24-26 August 2012.