Honda CRF250L 2020 vs. KTM 300 EXC 2013

Honda CRF250L 2020

KTM 300 EXC 2013
Overview - Honda CRF250L 2020 vs KTM 300 EXC 2013

Honda CRF250L 2020

KTM 300 EXC 2013
Technical Specifications Honda CRF250L 2020 compared to KTM 300 EXC 2013
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CRF250L 2020

Honda's little CRF250L should be taken seriously as a true off-road bike. Even if the power does not move mountains, it comes to life once the paved surface ends. What counts here is not top speed, but the stable handling it displays. That's why this accessible Honda is also perfect for taking your first off-road steps, because even if it goes down unplanned: change plastics and keep going! If you want to leave the tarmac behind and explore the world off-road, the CRF250L is just right for you!
KTM 300 EXC 2013

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. Professionals have said that the 300 is actually too powerful for them. For me, however, it is THE 2-stroke recommendation, especially for hobby riders. With the map selector, you can choose the "mild" mapping here and also fall back on the weaker spring for the exhaust control. In practice, you can ride it in a gear higher than the 250 and it becomes quite tame. The new balancer shaft offers a big plus in ride comfort: significantly less vibration!