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tombell35 · 09-09-2011, 03:11 PM

The last bike I owned was a 1974 XL125 K0. That bike was bullet proof. I really like the looks and specs of the CRF230M. Is this bike as reliable as the old XL's? Would it be a good fit to ride mostly on less-traveled state highways and back roads, sometimes as much as 300-400 miles per day, mostly in southeastern US? Thanks for all replies.

seruzawa · 09-09-2011, 05:56 PM

No. It's a pretty weak engine. A Suzuki DR400 would be a better choice.

09-09-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
tombell35 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	Back in market after 35 years- CRF230M? The last bike I owned was a 1974 XL125 K0. That bike was bullet proof. I really like the looks and specs of the CRF230M. Is this bike as reliable as the old XL's? Would it be a good fit to ride mostly on less-traveled state highways and back roads, sometimes as much as 300-400 miles per day, mostly in southeastern US? Thanks for all replies.

09-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	No. It's a pretty weak engine. A Suzuki DR400 would be a better choice. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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