crf 150f vs. crf150r
  • Thetrails95
    Posts: 22
    He guys I appreciate all of the recent comments I have been getting. Now I am almost certain that I am getting a crf150r. Since I currently have a crf150f is this a bad transition? Also is there a huge power difference between a crf150f and the 150r? And I know I am going to regret saying this but is there a significant sound differencr in the two? Thanks for everything guys!!
  • hairscrambledny
    Posts: 151

    I had the 150f and absolutley loved it.  It's not a bad transition, but you're comparing a fun bike to a race bike.   Yes, it will probably be a big transition, but if you're ready to move up, go for it!   


    Sound difference? . . .  oh yeah!!!!!  Do you have close neighbors?  Hope you're on good terms with them!


     

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  • jake_p_3.jake_p_3.
    Posts: 1,099
    the 150r is a lot louder. it also has a lot mord power, with better suspension. it is a better race bike then the 150f.
    1999 xr70r
    2005 crf150f
    1998 kx 125
    2006 yz450f
    2003 crf230f
  • lambobike20
    Posts: 73
    first thing youll probobly notice is the sound difference, then the accelaraton difference, then the maintainance difference!
    every day is raceday
    my ride: 95' honda xr200
  • Thetrails95
    Posts: 22
    Thanks for replying so quickly! I have a few questions still though. @Lambobike20-If you are just riding trails usually and sometimes race tracks with a few jumps is there still a lot of maintenance. 
    @hairscrambledny- I also love the 150f. You said that it was a lot louder. If you were to guess how much louder would you think.(Although the sound isn't a problem because my property is next to a lot of amish people that are noisy all the time)
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,153
    trail riding maintenance isnt significantly different to racing maintenance. engine is still working and wearing
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  • Thetrails95
    Posts: 22
    @nzrider I am not saying that you are wrong but the guy at the Honda store said that there's a lot less maintenance when your riding trails because you are not always red lining it and some other stuff.
  • hairscrambledny
    Posts: 151

    There is not really any way (decibel levels don't describe reality) to judge how loud "too loud" is, so I can't really answer your question.  You'll have to hear it for yourself.   Btw - thanks for looking into the sound issue before you buy - excessive noise is def having a negative impact on our sport.


    I'm taking a guess that the Amish folks by you might have a large farm so keep in mind sound travels farther and faster over open land than if there are some trees or shrubs (corn and hay do help) to absorb and deflect some of the noise.  Be sure to keep in touch and let us see the new bike (if you get one).

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  • Thetrails95
    Posts: 22
    Do you guys think that it would be louder than a kx 100
  • jake_p_3.jake_p_3.
    Posts: 1,099
    close to the same, but it will be a lot deeper, and deeper sound travels farther.
    1999 xr70r
    2005 crf150f
    1998 kx 125
    2006 yz450f
    2003 crf230f
  • Thetrails95
    Posts: 22
    Once again thanks for the quick posts! I still have two more questions though- How would you guys describe the power difference between the two? Also what is the difference between the 150r and the 150r expert? Thanks!
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