Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Trail and Enduro

104 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

The CTX200/A is one tough little bike that delivers

on all fronts. With top marks for reliability, quality,

durability, comfort and economy, it’s no wonder this

bike has a mighty reputation with farmers across the

country.

The popular CRF230F features an ever-faithful 223cc

air-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine that

delivers smooth, even power and torque across a wide

rpm range, making it the perfect enduro for teens and

the young at heart.

The XR150L is durable, reliable and safe, with

comfortable suspension and a high-performance

150cc engine. It is an essential piece of equipment

for any farm.

Engine/displacement: 197cc single-cylinder air-

cooled OHC two-valve four-stroke

Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 100/100 x 18

Seat height: 823mm

Kerb weight: 135.8kg

Fuel capacity: 8.5L

Engine/displacement: 223cc air-cooled single-

cylinder four-stroke

Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 100/100 x 18

Seat height: 878mm

Kerb weight: 113kg

Fuel capacity: 7L

Engine/displacement: 149cc four-stroke, single-

cylinder, air-cooled, OHC

Tyres: F: 90/90 x 19 R: 110/90 x 17

Seat height: 825mm

Kerb weight: 129kg

Fuel capacity: 12L

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

HONDA CTX200A

BUSHLANDER $5398

HONDA XR150L $3499 HONDA CRF230F $5999

VERDICT: TOUGH

VERDICT: RUGGED AND RELIABLE VERDICT: VERY FORGIVING

With the ability to conquer urban environments and

treacherous off-road terrain with equal composure,

the 701 Enduro reaches the next level of versatility.

It’s bred from decades of enduro world championship-

winning pedigree and mixed with over a century of

motorcycle expertise.

Engine/displacement: 692.7cc, single-cylinder,

four-stroke

Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18

Seat height: 910mm

Kerb weight: 145kg

Fuel capacity: 13L

SPECIFICATIONS

HUSQVARNA FE701

ENDURO $15,995

VERDICT: VERSATILE

The 2017 FE 501’s brand-new 1.7kg lighter engine is

the most powerful in the Husqvarna enduro line-up.

Class-leading electronics to adjust the 510.4cc power

plant’s delivery and the new compact crankshaft

increases inertia without increasing weight, while the

new big-end bearing design increases reliability and

durability for long service intervals of 135 hours.

Engine/displacement: 510cc, single-cylinder, four-

stroke

Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 110/100 x 18

Seat height: 970mm

Kerb weight: 109.3kg

Fuel capacity: 8.5L

SPECIFICATIONS

HUSQVARNA FE501 $15,495

VERDICT: LIMITLESS

The CRF250LA comes with standard ABS and is

more than ready to take on some serious off-road

challenges without compromising street riding ability.

Engine/displacement: 249cc liquid-cooled four-

stroke single-cylinder

Tyres: F: 3.00 x 21 R: 120/80 x 18

Seat height: 875mm

Kerb weight: 146kg

Fuel capacity: 7.8L

SPECIFICATIONS

HONDA CRF250LA $6399

VERDICT: USER-FRIENDLY

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