EICMA 2016: Honda Unveils New CRF250 Rally
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Highlights
- Honda CRF250 Rally's design inspired by HRC 450 Rally
- Powered by single cylinder, 249cc engine
- No confirmation of India launch
For those looking for a small, lightweight, mini-ADV bike, then the new Honda CRF250 Rally revealed at the EICMA motorcycle show ticks all the right boxes - it's even got the right look and equipment for off-road use.
The new Honda CRF250 Rally's design takes inspiration directly from HRC's CRF450 Dakar racer, getting a similar windscreen, but gets LED headlights and indicators for practicality. The engine is the same 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder of the Honda CRF250L (also on the Honda CBR250R) which makes around 24.4bhp at 8500rpm, with 22.6Nm of peak torque kicking in at 6750rpm.
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(Designed inspired by HRC 450 Rally bike)
The engine has been revised with new throttle bodies, a new airbox, new mapping and a new exhausts system. The Rally gets a 10.1 litre fuel tank, which Honda says is good for a range of around 320km before requiring a refill.
There's more suspension travel and high ground clearance for long-distance off-road ability, with a high quality 43mm Showa fork at the front. Wheels are spoked with a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear shod on off-road focussed tyres. ABS is available with the option to switch it off for the rear wheel while riding off-road.
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(2017 Honda CRF250 Rally)
The Rally gets 15mm more ground clearance, a 20mm taller seat and is 50mm longer than the standard 250L. The gear lever gets a folding tip, to give it a fighting chance in case of a fall or even hitting a rock while riding off-road. It certainly is the ideal bike for Indian conditions, as a commuter, tourer and can even double up as the trail bike. So far though, there's no news about the CRF250 Rally being introduced in India.
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