New 2022 Honda CRF300L Review | First Ride

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  • New 2022 Honda CRF300L Review | First Ride: As a long term owner of the previous model CRF (the 250L) I was very interested in seeing how the new 300L compares - here's my thoughts after my first ride...
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  • @Stno3582
    @Stno3582 11 месяцев назад +7

    One advantage this bike has is that it is very comfortable on the disastrous UK roads, which pretty much essentially ARE off roads = the numerous pot holes and imperfections on the roads, it takes them easy and you don't feel them as you would on any road bike

  • @hal511bm
    @hal511bm 2 года назад

    Thank you for the beautiful country tour . You have found Honda a good home .

  • @mysterybiker1717
    @mysterybiker1717 2 года назад +8

    Best all round value bike on the market (IMO), capable of genuine round the world travel without breaking into a sweat. (The rally version). Love to see a review of the Honda ADV350 adventure scooter when it reaches the showrooms. Just ordered one off spec and delivery not till April. It could be the biggest selling bike this year. (Its bigger brother the ADV750 was hondas biggest seller last year, mainly in southern europe. I love your channel as you appreciate all bikes regardless of make and size.

  • @paulfowler6665
    @paulfowler6665 2 года назад

    Years ago i used to green lane on a Honda CRM250 2 stroke and watching this makes me miss that little bike and I think this would be perfect to get for a little light green lane fun or maybe a secondhand 250. Great review as always

  • @patriot1182
    @patriot1182 2 года назад +3

    I just ordered one! 65 years old! Just for cruising back roads!

  • @clifffawcett
    @clifffawcett 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this episode. I found your channel 2 years ago when I bought my 2017 CRF250L. The new 300L offers some nice upgrades including more power, the ABS, and the gear indicator. I like the black wheels. Thanks TMF

  • @motocrusader72
    @motocrusader72 2 года назад

    Nice review. Your incidental and esoteric comments about riding are very important for us new riders. Observations about road conditions, weather, intersection obstacles, etc are very valuable. Keep talking! And, oh yes, thank you for bringing back “hey, kids…”. We all,appreciate it.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      Thank you for the encouraging feedback! Appreciated!

  • @open_water2411
    @open_water2411 2 года назад +4

    I loved my 250L. Used to aim for potholes and speed bumps without fear. Such a good bike.

  • @SvanbergSimon
    @SvanbergSimon 2 года назад

    Been waiting for this 😁

  • @inspectorclouseau3880
    @inspectorclouseau3880 2 года назад

    Hope you're well Andy, Hey kids is part of you channel and your own unique stamp. Always an informed video and a good watch, can't wait for your summer stuff, take care buddy

  • @stuartgamgee4424
    @stuartgamgee4424 2 года назад +1

    Great bike. I downsized from an Africa Twin. No regrets. More fun on and off road. Worth every penny. Thanks for the review Andy.

  • @djwarren5081
    @djwarren5081 2 года назад

    Usual high quality video we've come to expect from TMF.

  • @saymyname3097
    @saymyname3097 Год назад +4

    I like the versatility of going almost anywhere and I do now retired in Portugal. I take 1 to 3 hour trips. To me it feels it's the right bike to go exploring with. Love the moments

    • @maxflight777
      @maxflight777 Год назад

      I’m in the Algarve … with a 2023 CRF450RX for the trails… It’s utterly amazing . (Way lighter than the CRF300)

    • @mrc.p8423
      @mrc.p8423 Год назад

      Is it a heavy or light bike mate?

  • @casheycodercasheycoder4823
    @casheycodercasheycoder4823 2 года назад

    YES I have been waiting for this for so long I got to sit on one the other day love it only the suspension is a little soft

  • @GillyBikes
    @GillyBikes 2 года назад

    I love the CRF. 300L I reviewed that and the Rally last week. Great bikes. I want one 😍

  • @terrygreen4338
    @terrygreen4338 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant bike as you say Noraly is proving the point how good this bike is
    Great review cheers Andy 👍🏍

  • @Conan3145
    @Conan3145 2 года назад +1

    A fun review. Liked seeing Noraly’s cameo 😍.

  • @cyclerider5652
    @cyclerider5652 2 года назад

    Great video. Funny everyone with the 300L seems to own and love their 250L. Me included, although my 250L is a 1993. The slipper clutch works both ways. Slips one way, grabs the other way. That's how they got the clutch pull so light. There is a video explaining the slipper clutch. Very cool bike. 10.2" suspension travel. Same as my '93 250L. The 300L has 5 more HP than my old 1983 XR350R that I thought was quite powerful and would pull third gear power wheelies.
    I love my new CRF300L and it inspired my new channel that I'm trying to grow so I can join in on the fun and RUclips motorcycle community. Liked and subscribed! 🙂

  • @stephenspiteri_zunkus
    @stephenspiteri_zunkus 4 месяца назад

    I had missed this review. I actually came onboard your channel just because I was interested in buying a CRF and you had one. I did buy one but choose the more road going version which was also offered at the time, the CRF250M. I still own that bike and absolutely love it as a commuting machine. Use it every day. I was hoping that Honda would bring out an SM version of the L so that I could upgrade to that for a bit more power and some peace of mind in having a new bike. Sadly they still didn’t bring out a 17” wheel version. Some people have done their own conversion but I’d like to buy a standard factory one. Fingers cross they do one and I’ll bd a very happy man.

  • @richardsherwin3259
    @richardsherwin3259 Год назад

    Now then Andy, long time no RUclips chat. Just getting back to wanting to get our bikes back out and about.
    Couldn’t help watch this one straight off.
    Still want one of these after your old 250L videos.
    Hope you and yours are all well.
    Looking forward to watching more of your biking videos.
    All the best
    Richard

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Год назад +1

      Great to hear from you again Richard! Where have you been??

  • @mototripperuk
    @mototripperuk Год назад

    Buying one next week if it's still in the showroom, thanks for the review on this, it's helped solidify my decision 😁😁😁

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 2 года назад

    Great little intro to the bike, I had briefly considered the 300 Rally, but changed plans.

  • @bluesplayer59
    @bluesplayer59 2 года назад +3

    Had my xr 250 for 11 yrs now .. I've owned cbrs and zzrs but nothing beats doing country twisties on the little 250 . Great fun these bikes .

  • @malcolmmuirhead8833
    @malcolmmuirhead8833 2 года назад +12

    Love my 250 rally, for a small single the mileages people have put on them are amazing, no reason to think the 300 will not be the same and as you say that bit of extra power shall always be welcome in a small engined bike

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +4

      ….and it is surprisingly noticable

    • @grays5112
      @grays5112 2 года назад +4

      I've bought the 300 Rally to replace my 19 plate 250L, the improvement figures seem miniscule on paper, but in the real world Honda have made a very good improvement in grunt for both off road, 2nd is now awesome, and road, 6th will now actually pull well and will maintain 70-75 with ease, I really enjoy this bike and am very pleased with it. Some times makers do terrible updates, Honda have done a great job with this update !!

    • @georgeyboy8186
      @georgeyboy8186 2 года назад

      @@grays5112 what’s the top speed?

    • @grays5112
      @grays5112 2 года назад +1

      @@georgeyboy8186 87 indicated 79 real world on GPS

  • @manuelbritorides
    @manuelbritorides 2 года назад +1

    Just got one for myself 4 months ago and already out 5000km's on the clock!

  • @beans4491
    @beans4491 2 года назад +1

    Quality review mate as always, how funny…..a few weeks ago i added the CRF 300 rally version to my collection. Totally agree, a lovely vibrant machine, a lot of fun for the money and a looker too. Kind regards Beans.

  • @politicsamnesia9304
    @politicsamnesia9304 2 года назад

    Great review, yet again.

  • @ourspanishadventures
    @ourspanishadventures 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting Andy once again thanks. I've just purchased a Voge 300 rally here in Spain a very similar bike pick it up next week. I've now had my voge 500ds for two years and I can't fault it. I'm hoping the 300 is as good. Will let you know . Lewis and Gill.

  • @Off-Road-4x4
    @Off-Road-4x4 2 года назад

    Oh I enjoyed that and I hope we have more to come before you hand it back. I have the 250L and there is not enough in the 300 for me to upgrade. Cracking looking bike though. I am considering getting the 300 to run alongside the 250, now that would be heaven. Cheers Flyer.

  • @bobholley6202
    @bobholley6202 2 года назад

    Great review, makes me want another one!

  • @houseofroos
    @houseofroos 2 года назад

    excellent review, thank you

  • @tonyatkin7875
    @tonyatkin7875 2 года назад +1

    Hey kids 😀. Keep your intro 😀. Been watching Itchy Boots myself on her Honda, so it's good to see you out doing a review. Cheers Andy 😀

  • @springy-2112
    @springy-2112 2 года назад

    Great review. I thoroughly enjoyed it ..
    Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

  • @brandonw6647
    @brandonw6647 2 года назад +1

    Just picked up my 300l. Love it. Off-road was better than expected including grip. Rear shock will be my aim, it is soft, but I'm 18stone.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      Yes I reckon a shock upgrade is the way to go - great bikes!

  • @theriggsworkshop8606
    @theriggsworkshop8606 2 года назад +2

    Great review as always.. I've ridden " big bikes" fireblades, Sp1. Blackbirds. Tigers. Gsxr's for the past 25 years.I Deicided to try downsizing to a little 300. After lots of research I took a gamble and bought a zontes 310zt. And wow. Its fantastic. What with speed cameras and dash cans I feel the days of ripping around back roads are numbered. Plus cheap insurance and tax and 90mpg! Is a massive upside. I'd love to see you do a review. The zontes brand really have upped the game when it comes to Chinese bikes and most bikers opinions on them..

    • @peterd3215
      @peterd3215 2 года назад

      Same, used to ride 600s went up to 800cc, but something was always missing..... fun! Smaller bikes are much more fun, especially in bad weather, you can get the back end out in the rain, you can ring their little necks and not worry about your license and you can carve up bigger bikes quite easily, had a versus 300x, a Himalayan (urgh) and now on the cb300r, just need a bit more power. The mt03 and ktms are spot on the money for weight and power imo.

  • @darrenveal7764
    @darrenveal7764 2 года назад

    Great little bike for here in the western cape, South Africa. We have some of the world's best mountain passes and thousands of kms of gravel roads... An offroad bikers heaven..

  • @blaineker4403
    @blaineker4403 2 года назад

    Waiting for this test. It's the bike I'm looking to buy. Thanks

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma3770 2 года назад

    Thanks for another fun review. Over here in the colonies, supply is severely limited on these bikes. I wanted one and couldn’t find anybody to take my money for one. I lucked out and picked up a 2020 Yamaha WR250R for the gravel roads, double track, and sing,e-track trails. (Not sure where “green lanes” fit into a that lexicon…)

  • @ianwilson2064
    @ianwilson2064 2 года назад

    Looks like the wheel rims are in black as well, I think better looking than it’s predecessor. Another great vid, cheers Andy. 😀👍

  • @spetersonmusic
    @spetersonmusic 2 года назад

    I was waiting for the Noraly mention - and you delivered. Hello kids! Great to have that back now too, just adds character!

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Scott - not everyone approves of “Hey Kids!” Alas!!!

    • @spetersonmusic
      @spetersonmusic 2 года назад

      @@TheMissendenFlyer Yea, they might not approve - but what do they know anyway? Hey Kids! It's fun. We need fun in our lives.

  • @garyhope0103
    @garyhope0103 2 года назад +1

    Nice little bike for just having fun I would imagine, and just shooting off up a lane or track without too much trouble. Also, more versatile as it looks, tank bag, back pack, and a whole weekend of fun to be had. Although lil old me would need steps to get on it lol.

  • @dannyracer25
    @dannyracer25 2 года назад

    Excellent video Tmf love the honda thanks from Danny

  • @natekerx85
    @natekerx85 2 года назад +12

    Just brought my 300l home yesterday. Love it so far, can’t wait to work up my off-road skills on this little ripper

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +5

      Have fun!

    • @thulsadoom544
      @thulsadoom544 9 месяцев назад

      27 bhp naw I keep my Africa Twin

    • @natekerx85
      @natekerx85 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@thulsadoom544 lol I’ve got big bikes too. Not gonna learn a thing about riding in the dirt on the AT, which is probably the worst big adv on the market

  • @Hemlck
    @Hemlck 2 года назад +2

    Got one of these recently - superb bike. I was lucky to find one due to a cancelled order. Otherwise you may find a long waiting list as they are such sought after machines in the UK.

  • @garethtemple6242
    @garethtemple6242 2 года назад +2

    Great little bike, light, small capacity, not very powerful but still managing to be a serious motorbike. Good to see the bike we've watched Norally ride over perilous ravines and intrepid mountain tracks, ridden on the hazardous challenges of Southern England.

  • @FenTour
    @FenTour 2 года назад

    Cheers for this super vid. I ordered one of these in November, will it arrive in March? These are very popular and Honda can’t make enough of them! So I may have to be even more patient…. Safe riding…

  • @MoroMagrew
    @MoroMagrew 2 года назад

    I do miss the old CRF250 videos! I think you said you had exhausted all the green lanes in your area, which was one reason it was time to say goodbye to the 250! If I had a second bike it would definitely be a dual sport, I don’t think there are any places to really ride round here though, not legally anyway!! Ace vid as always!

  • @markbur1503
    @markbur1503 2 года назад

    Great video as usual. Thought you might of risked a bit of off road around the back of Whiteleaf. Your not that far from the Ridgeway at Chinnor, I used to take the KMX to it but that was in the 90s. Not sure your allowed to do this nowadays.
    If anyone wants more info on Green Laneing contact the Trial Riders Federation, they used to be very helpful.

  • @laprepper
    @laprepper Год назад

    Quite lovely video, truly

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra1 2 года назад

    Great review again TMF. Really enjoy your reviews of the smaller capacity bikes. How about reviewing some small second-hand bikes? I would be interested in your views of old two stroke 250s.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      It's a logistics thing mainly - very difficult for me to get hold of them....

  • @debbieclegg2485
    @debbieclegg2485 2 года назад

    Arhh .. they look great 👍 fun! .. ive been an itchy boots fan (& you TMF!, plus a few u tubers 🌠) for a couple yrs now... its amazing just what the little Honda can do in the right hands! Another helpful review from you! I just got back from a chilly but fun, day out on the 790 (which your review added to my decision last month 😁✅️) .. if I could afford another bike these "green laners" seems like a good idea 💡 cheers 🌤💯

  • @robertmassey807
    @robertmassey807 2 года назад +1

    Been waiting for this one Andy, I have to use 30 minutes of motorway on my "special" route and ask for your thoughts using this bike. Love the "Noraly" engine noise! 👌

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 2 года назад

    Great video very nice bike , itchy brought a new one and is showing how capable it is

    • @buzzinbritain8222
      @buzzinbritain8222 2 года назад

      Many others have shown how capable the bike is before , by riding around the world, maybe look up the name Steph Jeavons, blows Itchy into the weeds......

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Indeed…hence the cameo

  • @nickmissenden6940
    @nickmissenden6940 5 месяцев назад

    This is crazy! I am in Australia and I am doing my motorcycle learners next weekend. I am 54 born in London and immigrated with my parents when I was 5yrs old. I’ve been looking at this bike for the last 2 weeks trying to decide if this is the bike I’m going to buy. Today in my RUclips feed your video just came up. This has convinced me to get this bike, my name is Nicholas Missenden! Fate….

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  5 месяцев назад

      Cool - I wonder if there's some ancient link between where I am now and your name??

  • @barney3417
    @barney3417 2 года назад

    Great review as always, I'm picking mine up March 1st !! ordered last June.. when are you getting one TMF !!!

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      Sounds like I’d have a long wait!!! Congratulations on your new bike….

  • @simonmaughan8727
    @simonmaughan8727 2 года назад

    Had my 300l on order for about a month now, still not due til May but the more I watch, the more I think it'll be worth it. The dealer has got the Honda sump guard, tail tidy and Renthal bars ordered ready to fit. Hoping late March may be do able, fingers crossed.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      Enjoy the new bike...when it comes! Let me know how you get on....

  • @rayguy4760
    @rayguy4760 2 года назад +18

    I was just having an Itchy boots moment there, nice bike, great video as usual

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Cheers Ray

    • @lylemacdonald6672
      @lylemacdonald6672 2 года назад +4

      Noraly / Itchy Boots has certainly demonstrated the capability of the CRF platform.

    • @tonylawson8301
      @tonylawson8301 2 года назад +6

      I was so NOT having an Itchy boots moment. Can’t imagine he’d look too good with guyliner!

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 2 года назад

    Morning Andy, my first bike was a CRF250L, I loved it , especially on the green lanes in North Yorkshire. Just wish the tank was bigger

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Yes the small tank size is a pain - better on the Rally of course….

    • @fatpigeonadventurerider2118
      @fatpigeonadventurerider2118 2 года назад +1

      IMS are developing g a 13L tank, should be out by the end of the year.

  • @ragerider6283
    @ragerider6283 2 года назад +1

    Nice review of a decent bike. Looks a fun bike that anyone could buy & enjoy. I tend to prefer smaller capacity bikes as you can use most of the performance most of the time, they're also lighter & of course cheaper too so win win.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Yes I completely agree - I miss my CRF for that reason, just light basic fun….

    • @ragerider6283
      @ragerider6283 2 года назад +1

      @@TheMissendenFlyer Too many good bikes & not enough space!

  • @johnmckenna2157
    @johnmckenna2157 2 года назад

    27 hp.i think my 250G5, had the same ,had a couple of them,last one i had was so reliable it was boring lol,anyway keep up the good work,tc

  • @dalehawkes1698
    @dalehawkes1698 2 года назад

    Great review TMF I’m seriously considering one for fun got a. GSA but not taking that proper green laneing I do like the looks of this and the Rally 6k for the Rally I think is a great price 🏍🎉👍👍

  • @zrx4me1
    @zrx4me1 2 года назад +10

    I would love an updated XR650 that looks like this.

  • @inkymunster1591
    @inkymunster1591 2 года назад +5

    Lovely bike.
    Same as the KTMs .... don't forget to include security in your budget if buying one. They ain't only desirable to decent people.

  • @bradb2514
    @bradb2514 2 года назад

    I just bought one of these to compliment my BMW R1200GS. Enjoying it.

  • @lordGalthran
    @lordGalthran 2 года назад

    beautiful bike

  • @michaelrussom9347
    @michaelrussom9347 2 года назад

    One thing I noticed was the subframe is now fixed to the mainframe, not ideal if it breaks, but they are a good little trail bike.

  • @PatriotNC1
    @PatriotNC1 2 года назад

    Nice review sir. Very well done. I'm looking into the availability of this bike in my area. If I can find one, I may buy it as a second bike. ( I've got a 1200 Sportster ) Would like this bike as a downtown commuter bike to run errands on. Save gas! Thanks for the review.

  • @finerbiner
    @finerbiner 2 года назад +2

    The bike looks really good for a dual sport ( a little like a tiny Africa Twin). I think I want one although the camo KLX 300 looks pretty good too.

    • @jacobcoy2638
      @jacobcoy2638 2 года назад

      I've be saving for about 3 months now got another month to go but stuck be tween the klx300sm and a DRZ400SM

  • @aceofspades5786
    @aceofspades5786 2 года назад +1

    Looks a great bike, its come a long way from the XL's of the 70's

    • @marcoluoma3770
      @marcoluoma3770 2 года назад

      Too right. I had a 1973 SL125 and used to brag “ I can fix anything on this bike” and it was a good thing: things needed fixing almost daily.

  • @waynemorris8388
    @waynemorris8388 3 месяца назад

    Hi I had 250l until it was stolen 😭
    But it did remind me of my first road bike the 125 XL and I loved both of them.

  • @portaltwo
    @portaltwo 2 года назад +24

    Ironically, this test is next up after I just finished watching the latest video from Itchy Boots, riding her CRF300 Rally through Panama (fantastic series, by the way). Nice review. Sometimes the little bolides can be even more fun to thrash than the big 'uns. 😎

  • @stephenchapman8344
    @stephenchapman8344 2 года назад

    Nice bike.👍

  • @gligachaz5047
    @gligachaz5047 2 года назад +5

    Put some slightly more road orientated tyres (and much stickier) like I have on my 250L- Avon Trailriders, and it transforms the bike when used for tearing around country lanes, and can still be used for light green laning.

  • @BuchanShipwreck
    @BuchanShipwreck 2 года назад +3

    You mentioned it had more poke compared to your old 250L which had the stage 2 mods same as mine. I pick up my new 300L on 1st March - decided to go for it to get increase in performance but keep it OEM. I only get 52mpg on the 250L with mods & have an aftermarket tank - hoping I get same range on 300L stock. Here's hoping!

  • @greengoblindave
    @greengoblindave Год назад

    Watching again.
    Well. After having a fantastic day at Mick Extance Experiance day…
    I after lots of reviews decided to get one of these.
    I was thinking of the same bike at M,E which is a Beta X Trianer 300cc 2stroke.
    But with that I thought for on the road wouldn’t be adequate. They do have a 300RR model but reviews says it lacks power. So then there is a race edition, that I can’t seem to find any road registered.
    So yes. I Decided this HONDA CRF300L would be the better choice for light off roading.
    After all, I do have a slipped disk. Where as I thought on my Africa Twin the bike is capable. But I wasn’t.
    But oh the Crf 300l I think I might be.
    Tough if I’m not 😂 I’ll have it for four years 😂

  • @mickthemaverick5998
    @mickthemaverick5998 2 года назад

    The usual top quality review on a cracking little bike. Never ridden one but I imagine it would be great fun!! Out of interest is the extra 30mm travel due to the frame alone or has it got smaller wheels?

  • @michaeljohnson2922
    @michaeljohnson2922 2 года назад

    Bought a 250L brand new and loved it but at 6’ and a pretty heavy guy it was a bit punishing. Wonderful bike though, highly recommend one for anyone. It’s such a great bargain on a bike with a great reputation for reliability

  • @acopernic
    @acopernic 2 года назад

    It can be an entry bike or simply a nice cheap ride. Good review. 🌞

  • @kal-px7qd
    @kal-px7qd 9 месяцев назад

    Just subscribed good Chanel

  • @jamiefetter5251
    @jamiefetter5251 2 года назад

    The walk round is much better when it's done on the phone mate much better view of the bike 👍

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback - I’ll try and do that from now on then….

    • @jamiefetter5251
      @jamiefetter5251 2 года назад

      @@TheMissendenFlyer no problem mate and thanks.im sure you done it that way before and the footage turned out great 👍

  • @Otterplus
    @Otterplus 2 года назад

    Again, here I am watching a video on a bike I have limited interest in but can’t miss the presentation. Unfortunately for me I don’t have ready access to off-road sections and living in a Baltimore suburb dual sports have a bit of stigma around them.

  • @And_rew92
    @And_rew92 2 года назад +1

    I'd love to see a Dual Sport comparison between this, the WR250R and the KLX300S.

  • @DukeDyson
    @DukeDyson 2 года назад +7

    I've been looking forward to your take on the 300L. I bought my 250L before Honda announced the new model, but I did get a bargain as a result and some of the cosmetic changes are incorporated on the last of the 250Ls. These CRFs are fabulous particularly when you consider that even if you do a little green laning you will actually spend 80% of the time getting to and from the trails so their road manners are very relevant. For most people a dedicated off road machine probably wouldn't suit as well so Honda have got it absolutely right 🙂

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +1

      Yes I agree Dave, a brilliant bike for laughs….and serious travel!

    • @budbud2509
      @budbud2509 2 года назад +1

      Yes Ive been waiting for a test of the new model as I did enjoy the riding and all the mods that u went through with the development of the crf 250 , u much improved it. Ive been thinking about some light green lane enjoyment although
      I do have a Yam DT 250 back from when I bought it in 1975 , its a bit precious but when its running again I do hope to get out on it for the first time in many years

    • @springy-2112
      @springy-2112 2 года назад +1

      Morning Dave !
      Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 2 года назад +11

    Amazed non of the other big, Japanese manufacturers make similar really. For example, no modern DRZ400?
    Great bike.
    Happy travels 👍

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад +2

      Yes odd given the popularity of the CRF

    • @pinkiewerewolf
      @pinkiewerewolf 2 года назад +3

      I have the KLX 300. Kawasaki stepped up their small dual sport right before Big Red.

    • @mrsilbo6499
      @mrsilbo6499 2 года назад +2

      @@pinkiewerewolf But not in Europe. Kawasaki are majorly missing a trick here.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones 2 года назад +1

      A modern (but cheap) DRZ400 would be awesome, but no hope now I don't think, even Honda have dropped the CRF450L now

    • @cmuz0013
      @cmuz0013 2 года назад +1

      Restrictions prevent the klx300 from UK sale. I think this is down to the lack of abs...come Kawasaki...sort it out!

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 2 года назад

    Itchy Boots (Noraly) is mesmerizeing. I came here to get a better appreciation for the Honda CRF300L. Thx!

  • @briandavid4796
    @briandavid4796 2 года назад +1

    Honda quality ensures peace of mine. Very important when going off road.

  • @backontwowheels9469
    @backontwowheels9469 2 года назад

    Looks like a nice bike Andy, had the 250 rally for a little while in 2020, a 6 hour ride to Groningen was not as comfortable as my 15 hour ride from Munich on my Tiger.
    That said I would like to get one for green laning as my skill set would definitely fall short on the tiger.
    At 5’6” I could be challenged on the new 300 rally version as I believe they have increased the seat height (come on bike manufacturers give us shorter riders a bit of a chance)
    I would love to see Yamaha bring out an updated version of the XT350 (from the late 70’s) that would be great for the lanes
    Ian
    Back on Two Wheels

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  2 года назад

      Yes I'm surprised given the love for the CRF250L that Yamaha and others don't offer similar....Honda seems to have this particular market cornered...

  • @rickparkinmoto
    @rickparkinmoto 2 года назад +24

    Would love a traillie around that sort of capacity as a second bike. They were absolute staples when I started riding. Top fun! Shame the UK market doesn't seem interested, but maybe that will change as fuel prices increase. Bring back the XT500!

    • @neillambton4065
      @neillambton4065 2 года назад +5

      Hi Rick, in my opion, the UK market has always been interested in this type of bike, it`s the manufacturers that don`t seem interested, due to lack of profit on a less valuable machine. The major manufacturers employ very successful marketing men to "sell us what they want us to buy", and they do that by manipulation of facts to divert your attention away from what we really want because they can`t make so much profit on such bikes, they cost proportionally more to develope for cc than big bikes, and then they claim they can`t sell them economically. Again, that`s my opinion, but based on decades of eperience and dissatisfaction.

    • @petertompkinson5622
      @petertompkinson5622 2 года назад +1

      Hi Rick, Me too! I started out on an XL 125 and then an MTX 200. I used to love the XT's as well. The CRL would be great parked next to the GS :) and its great value for money as TMF says!

    • @mysterybiker1717
      @mysterybiker1717 2 года назад +6

      Its crazy why no manufacturers make a 40hp single 400cc, ultralight adventure bike (140kg or less), with 8 k service intervals that you can ride all day on road or track, for £7k or less.

    • @olddirtbiker5088
      @olddirtbiker5088 2 года назад

      @@mysterybiker1717 In the US the Yamaha WR450F would exceed those specs, but not for that price new. Perhaps a used 2020 model.

    • @mysterybiker1717
      @mysterybiker1717 2 года назад +2

      @@olddirtbiker5088 not available in uk, impressive machine but looking at specs, says 1200 mile service intervals? and that seat looks a bit too extreme for an adventure bike with no wind protection. Im thinking a slimmed down crf300 rally with 400-450cc single, decent suspension and comfortable enough for all day riding. Needs minimum 6k miles between services as noone wants to bother with servicing on a long trip. Maybe £7k is dreaming, but should be able to deliver that for under £8k. Sub $11k US. The more people i speak to the more i think this would be a best seller. The closest is the KTM390 Adventure but at 158kg is a little heavy and ergonomics not off road orientated enough. (TMF has reviewed) A Honda CRF450 rally is the bike we all want.

  • @dee18f
    @dee18f 2 года назад

    Great video as always and I hopefully one day will own a 300l. What was up with the exhaust header pipe in the end? Was it loose?

  • @gerardyoutube3826
    @gerardyoutube3826 Год назад

    Great bike.

  • @jamesfisher1827
    @jamesfisher1827 2 года назад

    I’ve been toying with the idea of getting the CRF300 Rally since I saw Noraly’s.

  • @marsoelflaco5722
    @marsoelflaco5722 10 месяцев назад

    3 minutes into the video and you're looking into the curves as any good rider should.😉

  • @adamairey2604
    @adamairey2604 2 года назад

    Great video and comparison with the 250 bike. Are you planning/ able to do an off-road or greenlane ride on the bike?

  • @davexs
    @davexs 2 года назад

    Have you bought it? My 250 which is languishing in my farm barn is awesome, but in the wrong place...haha
    In Thailand, this bike brand new, cost £3,300 pounds, it also comes in black and white colour.. It is my next purchase. There is so much off roading here, with no worries of byways, dog walkers and horses!!!!!
    Nice review/comparison.

  • @fredmercury1314
    @fredmercury1314 2 года назад

    1:30 It's gone from a 249.6 to a 286, with about a 15% increase in HP.
    15% is a pretty good increase.

  • @richarddickson3211
    @richarddickson3211 2 года назад +1

    And Roz veersma. In Australia . She has done 80.000 Kim’s on her crf 250 l Legendary you tuber as well.

  • @maskedavenger2578
    @maskedavenger2578 2 года назад

    I would prefer the Rally 300 version myself ,if I was to put another 250 - 500 cc capacity bike in my garage ..Most of the time a small capacity bike is just as capable as larger bike & more suitable . Unless riding down long boring motorways plodding speeds of 40 - 60 mph with a top speed of around 80 mph + is plenty of power ..Good review Mr Flyer .

  • @rayguy4760
    @rayguy4760 2 года назад

    Great road test, just put an order in, no delivery date as yet tho lol

  • @adaptableadventurerider
    @adaptableadventurerider 2 года назад

    Hopefully they become more available over the next few months really impossible still I've gone from a 1200gsa te - 1000xt - f800gs - to a vstrom 650xt which is perfect for my tiny back roads an road touring did a 600 mile day last week on it in total comfort. I do keep thinking a 300 rally will be the next one into the stable though keep going back and forward between that and the 300L. Off to Iceland next year with my old man on a pair of bikes dependant on what we end up with :) one things for sure though lightness is the priority now if only Suzuki would give us the dr650 updated over here or ktm a more long service interval 500 single.