hello guys and girls, so been considering a honda crf250l, not ridden bikes for a long long time and i still need to go the dealers or other outlet and have a look over one, i am only 5'6 with 30 inseam and most bikes of this style are to tall, i have read about the crf being a pretty low seat height in comparison others will be 95% road use so how tall are you..? and do you struggle to get a foot down..?
Not only is there a lowering kit (links) to drop the rear of the CRF from 1" to 3".....but there is also the lower model of the Seat Concepts seat cover/foam, that is a great addition to this bike. I have my 2015 CRF250L-Rally on order, but have already purchased the Seat Concepts cover/foam kit, that will lower the seat height by 1". But it also gives a wider seating area than the stock seat. I have used these Seat Concepts covers/foam on previous bikes, and LOVE them. Easy to install, and makes a world of difference.
You can see the LOW version of the Seat Concepts cover/foam, on a CRF250, right here: Also at: http://www.seatconcepts.com/store/products#!/Honda-2012-16-CRF250L-*LOW*/p/18216003/category=1671356
You'll probably manage, there will be the odd awkward moment on slopes etc. Look out for kerb-sized steps to help getting on and off! (only partly joking). I'm a bit taller but seem to have shortish legs about like yours. It's light and narrow, and as mentioned once you are on it sags down quite a lot so really not too bad.