15 or wait on the 16?

[DEMI]

I am out of the loop on the 250f cycle, does anybody expect much change on the 16? I have my 14 SH 500, but want to try a 250f one more time.

Thanks

[j368]

With the suspension changes they made on the '15 I don't think '16 will bring big changes IMO. I'd look for bigger changed for '17.

[DEMI]

are these basically 3 year runs? If so, '17 would make sense. When does Honda usually release new model year bikes? It is already May, hate to pay full pop if I don't have too.

[Eddie8v]

450 will be 1st to be new, then the year after the 250 if we're lucky. So 2017 at the earliest.

[DEMI]

thanks fellas, maybe I will go with a '15 for now.

[CRF2eR]

I bought my new '15 CRF250 about a month ago for $6995 out the door. I have 12.8 hours on it now, and I'm most happy with it so far. It's a great handling bike, and with the fuel injection, the best running bike I've ridden so far. I know it's not the most powerful 250f, but it has enough for me...

I say "go for it!"

Randy

[DEMI]

yeah, I have grown fond of Hondas since getting my '14 SH, the '15 250f sure looks great and would be a great bookend.

[rpxtreme03]

September

[Crfguy]

Bought mine in April, totally love the bike. As for the not biggest power statement, makes me laugh. Top level a riders aren't making power complaints. Most people can't ride the bike to its potential anyway.

[tmauto69]

Bought mine in April, totally love the bike. As for the not biggest power statement, makes me laugh. Top level a riders aren't making power complaints. Most people can't ride the bike to its potential anyway.

Top level A riders are sending the motors out to have a lot of work done to them to be competive. But the Honda does respond well to engine work for sure. I am 45 and this bike was boring stock.

[gatorfan]

When does Honda usually release new model year bikes?

 

Depends on type of bike. MX usually Sept. as noted above.

[bboyce]

I'm buying a 15 tomorrow, dealer quoted me at 6475 OTD. I'm 6% tax here. I figured for 16 they will probably just do small changes like mapping, exhaust and suspension revisions. So for the extra 1200 youd pay for thr 16 is not worth it.

 

I'm coming from a 2014 YZ250f which I absolutely loved, but want to see what the Honda is all about. As far as motor goes, I'm already budgeting in money for mapping, pipe, cam and porting. They are slow.

[rpxtreme03]

The stock honda is about 3 hp less that the stock yamaha. However as far as mod motors go the hondas are much easier to get more power out of than the yamahas.

[mikerides33]

Which one of them comes close to cornering like a Suzuki?

[rpxtreme03]

I always felt that overall honda is the best handling bike.

[mikerides33]

But then there's that beautiful YZ suspension....

[Dirtbikerider702]

 

bboyce

Posted June 05, 2015 - 12:07 PM

I'm buying a 15 tomorrow, dealer quoted me at 6475 OTD. I'm 6% tax here. I figured for 16 they will probably just do small changes like mapping, exhaust and suspension revisions. So for the extra 1200 youd pay for thr 16 is not worth it.

 

I'm coming from a 2014 YZ250f which I absolutely loved, but want to see what the Honda is all about. As far as motor goes, I'm already budgeting in money for mapping, pipe, cam and porting. They are slow.

where are you getting this deal at?

[bboyce]

Ended up buying from Championship powersports for 6455. 6475 was at Honda east. That is the going rate for these bikes.

[rbernard35]

where are you getting this deal at?

You wee correct, 16s are out minimal changes

[yz133rider]

Sounds to me going from the 14 yz to a 15 Honda you may be moving backwards a bit. Only thing Honda has going for them anymore is a certain "feel".. they feel right even if they are slower lol.