[motorcycle.com] - 2017 Honda CRF250L Rally Preview

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Hot on the heels of its popular new Africa Twin model introduced last year comes a lighter-weight adventure-focused motorcycle from Honda, the CRF250L Rally. The Rally is based on the updated-for-2017 CRF250L and inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team HRC.



Up front, the rally-type “floating” screen, fairing and radiator shrouds provide wind protection, while the asymmetric headlights and turn signals are of the LED variety. The Rally features a digital dash including a fuel gauge and tachometer, long-travel suspension, and a single large floating front disc with switchable ABS. A 2.7 gallon fuel tank is claimed, offering an extra 0.6 gallons above the regular CRF250L’s tank.



A bump in power is promised via a larger throttle body, revised airbox and a wider exhaust header, with Big Red claiming ”solid bottom-end torque coupled with substantial top-end power.”

“We’re pleased to announce this exciting new CRF250L Rally for 2017,” said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “Adventure touring continues to grow in popularity, and our customers have shown that small-displacement motorcycles can be extremely effective in this application, whether that means making epic journeys or the daily urban commute. We really wanted to build on the capabilities of the CRF250L and open up new opportunities for riders both young and old, and the CRF250 Rally brings the spirit of rally-raid racing to every ride.”



The CRF250L Rally will come in Red/Black/White for $5,899, and will be available in March of next year. Full specifications are below.

2017 Honda CRF250L Updates



Along with the 250L Rally is a revised CRF250L for the 2017 model year. It includes the engine mods given to the Rally, plus new graphics, ECU and instruments. It will retail for $5,099 when it hits dealers next March.

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2017 Honda CRF250L Rally2017 Honda CRF250LEngine TypeLiquid-cooled, Single, DOHCLiquid-cooled, Single, DOHCEngine Displacement250cc250ccNo. of Valves per Cylinder44Bore x Stroke (mm)76.0 x 55.076.0 x 55.0Compression Ratio10.7:110.7:1Max. Power Output24.4 hp at 8500 rpm24.4 hp at 8500 rpmMax. Torque16.7 lb-ft at 6750 rpm16.7 lb-ft at 6750 rpmOil Capacity0.5 gallons0.5 gallonsCarburationPGM-FIPGM-FIFuel Tank Capacity2.7 gallons2.0 gallonsFuel Consumption78.3 mpg78.3 mpgStarterElectricElectricBattery Capacity12V-7AH12V-7AHACG Output324W / 5000rpm324W / 5000rpmClutch TypeWet multiplate hydraulicWet multiplate hydraulicTransmission Type6-speed6-speedFinal DriveChainChainChassis TypeSteel Twin TubeSteel Twin TubeDimensions (LxWxH)87.0 in. x 35.4 in. x 56.1 in.86.4 in. x 32.1 in. x 47.0 in.Wheelbase57.3 in.56.9 in.Caster Angle28.1°27.6°Trail4.5 in.4.4 in.Seat Height35.2 in.34.4 in.Ground Clearance10.6 in.10.0 in.Kerb Weight346 pounds (claimed)322 pounds (claimed)Turning radius7.5 ft.7.5 ft.Front Suspension43mm telescopic uUpside-down fork43mm telescopic upside-down forkRear SuspensionProlinkProlinkFront Wheel21 inch21 inchRear Wheel18 inch18 inchTyres Front3.00-21 51P3.00-21 51PTyres Rear120/80-18M/C 62P120/80-18M/C 62PABS System Type2 channelInstrumentsDigitalDigitalHeadlightLEDBulbTaillightBulbBulb2017 Honda CRF250L Rally Preview appeared first on Motorcycle.com.



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