2010 HONDA CRF270R-X
FIRST TEST
P90
as important as a strong running
engine, so the brake lines were
flushed clean and new pads
installed. Again, with the bike in
pieces it was easy to replace the
worn linkage and steering stem
bearings with Pivot Works parts.
Handlebar, grips, sprocket
and brake pad duties where han-
dled by Renthal. A cool off-road
addition to the CRF250R was
the Pro Moto Billet Kick-It stand.
Works Connection did their part
in decorating and upgrading the
CRF250R with a Works Connec-
tion Elite Perch, chain blocks,
engine plugs, an hour meter and
sweet titanium footpegs, just to
mention a few items.
THE PAY OFF
Scanning this bike, from the
Cyrca plastics to the fresh
Dunlop tires, it screams "I'm
too pretty and precious to ride!"
After an afternoon scratching
up the fresh plastic, burning gas
and wearing down Jay's tires, we
were impressed by the moto-
crosser-transformed-into-trail-
bike. The power was smooth,
yet much stronger than a typical
250F thanks to the big-bore and
still pulled strong in the upper
rpms. The added torque down
low made negotiating single
track easier. Softer valving from
Race Tech did a great job allow-
ing us to keep the bike planted
over off-road terrain and trail
hazards.
Thanks to the motocross
chassis, the CRF250R trail con-
version handled well at higher
speeds and felt light and nimble
when changing direction. We
"WE LOVE
TRIALS TIRES
OUT BACK FOR
TRACTION IN
TECHNICAL
TERRAIN BUT
THEY AREN'T
THE BEST
IN SANDY
CONDITIONS."
