Long-Term Honda CRF250L Review: The Dual Sport Motorcycle That is Great at ALMOST Everything

Three years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my motorcycling career: I bought and brought home my 2016 Honda CRF250L. Now that I've had it for 3+ years, I thought it might be cool to share my thoughts in a long-term Honda CRF250L review. There are a lot of dual sport bikes and dual sport motorcycle reviews out there, but the Honda CRF250L is, in my opinion, truly a special dual sport motorcycle. It may be the best off road motorcycle for a new rider out there. It's reliable, capable, inexpensive to buy and own, and is really a gateway to all kinds of motorcycle adventures, both those you know you want to have and those you don't even know exist yet. As a Honda CRF 250L owner for several years now, I figure my insight into the good and bad features of this legendary dual sport motorcycle might be helpful for anyone looking for the best dual sport motorcycles for beginners. The Honda CRF250L isn't perfect. It can't really handle the most hardcore off road or trail riding, but it is otherwise a solid jack of all trades dual sport motorcycle that you will be very happy with long term. -SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Check out http://www.dorkintheroad.com for all your dorky motorcycling needs! Join the Dork in the Road Community Discord:   / discord   Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-... Check me out on Twitch!   / adorkintheroad   Instagram:   / adorkintheroad   Twitter:   / adorkintheroad   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want exclusive livestream perks? Become a channel member:    / @dorkintheroad   Gear List: (any purchase you make using these links supports the channel at no additional cost to you!) Main Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black: https://amzn.to/2yf8xGP Anker Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3gusRI0 SD Card: https://amzn.to/30XZQx0 Mic: https://amzn.to/2ygqXHl GoPro Extension Arms Kit: http://amzn.to/2rE6pUD B Camera: GoPro Hero 7 White: https://amzn.to/2wWo01a Drone: DJI Mavic Air: https://amzn.to/2MKcevL Comms: Sena SMH10-11: http://amzn.to/2kXpb9R Helmets: Bell Qualifier DLX: https://amzn.to/2vXXzbr Bell MX-9 Adventure: https://bit.ly/2UGYN67 Jackets: Scorpion Yuma: https://bit.ly/2yRwUy0 Alpinestars Andes v2: https://amzn.to/38R1AMe Icon Automag 2: https://bit.ly/2DX9kQ2 Pants: Scorpion Yuma: https://bit.ly/3bjf5Gd Bilt Iron Worker Jeans: https://bit.ly/2PbckPk Boots: Icon Super Duty 5: https://bit.ly/2UnCddI Alpinestars Corozal: https://amzn.to/2ZCgQd4 Gloves: Icon Overlord: https://bit.ly/2qB9Zms Rev-It Sand 3: https://bit.ly/3a5iJDu Tourmaster Cold Tex 3.0: https://amzn.to/35MKVrF Trail Riding Gear: Icon 1000 Status Jersey: https://bit.ly/2Vp7n7N Icon Field Armor Compression Shirt: https://bit.ly/38d3KXR O’Neal Rider Boots: https://amzn.to/2NSCpR9 Alpinestars Vapor Pro Knee Pads: https://amzn.to/3eX7MpR O’Neal Element Pants: https://amzn.to/31OJyKm DRZ400S Mods: Kenda Trakmaster Tires: Front: https://amzn.to/2ZE8zoY Rear: https://amzn.to/2DaVigl Motion Pro Lite Locs: Front: https://amzn.to/3f14QbM Rear: https://amzn.to/3dUTwMY Heavy Duty Tubes: Front: https://amzn.to/3f0NFa0 Rear: https://amzn.to/3dTzORL Doubletake Mirrors: https://amzn.to/2YUKtXS Acerbis X-Factory Handguards: https://amzn.to/2D7miNE Tusk Bar Risers: https://amzn.to/2NPo5Jc Devol Racing Radiator Guard: https://amzn.to/2YUalDj Eline Accessories Skidplate: https://elineaccessories.com/product/... Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips: https://amzn.to/3iuNplJ Seat Concepts Seat: https://seatconcepts.com/products/suz... Canyon Dancer Tiedown Strap Rings: https://amzn.to/2Zyz3Zc IMS Racing Super Stock Footpegs: https://amzn.to/3f2E02Q Case Savers: https://amzn.to/3ipa5nA Giant Loop Diablo Tank Bag: https://bit.ly/2C7vn8K Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: https://bit.ly/2Z6IpMN Giant Loop Mojavi Saddlebags: https://bit.ly/38uF2Cn Giant Loop Tail Rack: https://bit.ly/2BIKxRT Giant Loop Mounts: https://bit.ly/3e490OA Rhino Motorcycle Tie Down Straps: https://amzn.to/2AqRFSb