HONDA CRF300L | Your Burning Questions Answered!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
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As promised I have gathered the most popular and the most important burning questions that need answering about the Honda CRF300L and Rally as a dual sport or adventure motorcycle to buy.
Chapter Times:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Why Didn't I choose the Rally?
03:28 WR250R vs CRF300L
06:58 Brake Hose & Seat Height
08:00 LED headlight
08:20 Can the ABS be Switched off front and rear?
08:31 Vibrations
09:26 Rear, Fuel Consumption & Seat Comfort
11:07 KLX vs CRF300L Suspension
11:29 Heat complaints on the right leg
12:34 Stock gearing thoughts
13:40 Highway Performance
14:43 Why not a KLX300?
15:15 SWM RS300R vs CRF300L
16:23 Why not a WR250R?
16:54 DRZ400 vs CRF300L
17:23 Conclusion
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I made a boo boo. The wheelbase is the same for both the L & Rally. Carry on!
Hopefully this answers some of your questions about the Honda CRF300L. If you have more let me know below and I will try and address them in my review to come 👍 Shiny side up!
Yeah I also thought they were different from watching other reviews. 🤣. The picture online about the CRF250 Africa Twin style would be the ultimate bike in the 300
😁 phew. I was like "oh fu*k"
Mine is coming in August, I can't wait! Thanks for the video
Great explanation[s] of the decision to purchase. Can't wait for the Mod videos to start.
didn't feel like a too long of a video since you tastefully shifted camera positions and in pretty suitable timings, that was very well done 🙏🏼👍🏼
You sound like a happy camper. Solid. Look forward to seeing how the bike progresses 👍
Awesome. I’m really looking forward to your journey on this bike. By the time I get my insanely covid delayed grown up licence, you’ll have shared a wealth of experience with us all, and I’ll be in a much better position to make a buying decision
I'm a newbie. I appreciate your willingness to share your falls and mistakes. I have many of them myself.
Well done Solid, I've been watch this slot ever since I got wind of a red Unicorn. My wild country is all within an hours ride. Keep up the great job you doing.
Great vid Solid. You sound like a happy camper. Look forward to seeing how the bike progresses 👍
Congrats on the bike solid. The most important thing you said at the end of your video, is that you have a connection with the bike. That pretty much sums it up. Looking forward to more videos and changes to that beautiful machine.
Thanks Darrell, perceptive observation 👍
Great work Solid. Looking forward to your reviews as you and the bike grow together. Particularly as you customise from the stock platform which you are already impressed with.
No need to apologize for the length of the video--great questions by the viewers, and anyone who is considering either the 300l or the Rally will find this incredibly helpful in making their decision. Seems like an excellent all-around bike, and with some tweaks to the suspension, good bash plate, hand guards, etc., it's only going to be better and more enjoyable to ride. I look forward to your future content with this bike! Great job.
Thanks for answering my question! And I own the KLX300 and my dad has the KLX250. Practically same bike, the KLX300 feels like a KLX250 with stage 1 mods
Thanks Solid for another very informative and heart felt video. Here in Texas these things are sold before they hit the showroom floor. I have yet to see one in captivity. Enjoy
They sure are hard to come by
Your response to the LED headlight question made me laugh out loud 😆👍. With all the crazy laws governing motorcycles in different countries it’s surprising we have the choices we do for new bikes 🤔. Looking forward to your upcoming “adventures” 🏍😃.
Thanks for another great video ! This should definitely help people looking at buying a dual sport be able to decide what bike to get . I picked my Rally up on Thursday and have already put 250 km on it offroad and another 150 km on road and I can honestly say this bike is leagues ahead my old DRZ400s IMO , It "feels" lighter and more nimble and the power and torque curve is spectacular
7 months since this comment. Still have it, still awesome?
Great to see you loving the bike! 👍
Thanks mate 👍 I'm Looking forward to getting dirty!
Great video!! Keep up the good work 👍 👍 👍 all the best Jason from 🇬🇧
Another solid video, Solid.
Little late to the party but have been watching your videos on the CRF300l....im picking up my new 2024 CRFl next week.....cant wait 👊✊💨
Congrats mate, enjoy🎉
Great video. No need to apologize for length, since your videos are like chatting with a friend. Never too long, might be too short, but only in a "we could talk all day" kind of way.
Lots of good info here and I look forward to your mods and tweaks in the future. Get her dirty!
Cheers David
I love my 300l, best purchase of 2021!
Love you straight and honest opinion, best of all your from WA , KEEP up the great information sessions.
Thanks Brad 🇦🇺
Great vídeo "mate"👌! I really like the way you make your points! Anxious to get my 300L!
Congrats again on your new bike. Still waiting on mine. Hey you could make a living shipping out the LED headlight to others who can’t get it. I’m in the States and I’ll be your first customer. 😀🏍💨
Great Q & A. Thanks.
Very well said 👏
Can't agree more mate.the crf300l is rockin it. Owned one for a month now, and Im lovin it. I'll be waiting for more of your vids. Stay solid.🤙
Btw, another thing I really like about this bike and I think that you should also mention is that it turns head.😁👌
Hey buddy, you have been through a lot of health issues over the past few months. Please take it easy & don’t test your extreme enduro desire & keep it a lot safer on your self. Remember it is super fun just to ride on dirt roads & nice single track. Please don’t push yourself. You should ride to have fun & not to hurt yourself. We need you healthy, happy & creating the great videos & shots that we your video fans keep tuning in to see. I am especially looking forward to the upgrades you make to your unicorn. Again, stay safe & have fun doing it!!!!
That sounds great as I said before acting like an Erzberg Enduro champion I am not, so I ride because just being in gods creation & admiring it all is spiritually inspiring & so much fun as well as the enjoyment of freedom motorcycling gives us I decided to let those teenagers & 20 somethings have the extreme hard rides. Besides their bodies can recover, my body may not & being married I need to be here for my wife. I need her & I know she needs me. I only use paved roads to get to the dirt because too many idiots in their cars drive texting. That’s not too safe while in a car & as you know even worse on a motorcycle. Stay safe we enjoy you being here & healthy as long as you can!!!!
I called Honda Powersports Chattanooga TN 9/28/2001 looking for the 2021 CRF300L Rally. Was told two to three months wait. They called next day and delivered it to me 9/30/2021. I saved $1700 over another dealer in GA. No dealer fees, no delivery fees. MSRP and $30 administrative fee only. I called 10 other dealers and no one had one of these in stock and did not know when they would get one. My salesman was Gus and very pleased with this purchase/service by dealer.
Congrats
Can't wait to get this bike. Just ordered one today. Could be a while before it comes mind
Just coming up for the first service on my CRF 300 .
Loving this bike ,the engine is getting sweeter with every mile .
Fitting Renthal gold bars , Acerbis hand guards and Acerbis plastic skid plate .
YSS rear shock and fork spring upgrade.
Had a F850 GS too much bike for my skill set and old hips and knees so learning to ride off-road on this little 300 is far more fun and manageable.
All the best from the UK .😁🇬🇧🏍
Enjoy James👍🇦🇺
Looking forward to the customization journey, especially around suspension approach (springs only, rear shock assembly, complete change out, etc). Also, hints and tips as to who is providing what in terms of accessories for this bike as theY come out (skids plates, extended range tanks, seats, racks, etc!). All part of the fun. Also hope you don’t lose sight on the latest industry rumours (ie, to help me decide if I should wait for yamaha wr250r replacement or buy and ship in, one of the only few left in dealers in North America).
Hi great review. I went the other way from a 2017 259 L, fully tricked out with race tech suspension fuel programmer and exhaust to a low miles WR. The WR had full exhaust and fuel programmer on it as well. The WR feels more cold blooded and does not nearly run as smooth as butter like to 250 L did. The rear shock on the WR need some work as it bucks you off the bike on certain jumps. All I wanted to say is there’s a lot of spec sheet shopping going on. In real world the difference was quite small between the 250 L fully done up and a WR.
It sure is pretty Solid! You are a lucky man.
Great video from USA.
Cheers Solid, good Q&A. Thank you for answering my questions. Too bad both the CRF 300L and Rally are sold out in Sweden.
For me the 300L just looks better then the rally
For me it's the more honest bike. The rally looks like more then it delivers
absolutely. the crf 300l is gorgeous
Great video Solid and thanks for sharing! You rock :) Say hi to Dave for me please. This summer I will be using my CRF250L for adv riding. It's gotten every engine upgrade except for more displacement - and somewhere between the EJK and the FMF powerbomb header and nearly-open muffler (Big Gun Eco) it turned into more of an uncorked engine. Changed the gearing from 14/40 stock to 14/42. Looking forward to seeing how this works for adventure riding. Maybe I've been doing it wrong all along with a big heavy bike that can't go offroad.
Great review well done
Great video. Thanks for the info.. :)
Just bought my second CRF 300 L (11/3/2021)out the door for $5578.19 /with ABS. Bought from Southern Honda in Chattanooga TN. No transportation or dealer prep charges ever. They seem to have inventory where my local dealers did not. I had to wait 2 days for the Rally and two weeks for the 300L, did not want ABS but it was all they had to offer. I do have to pay Florida taxes when I tag it.
Very interesting, thanks a lot!
No worries 👍
very helpful vid mate
I have owned a heap of bikes including a Honda VFR 1200 crosstourer which I swapped out for a DR650. Also have the CRF250L which I absolutely love, it really is my go to bike. Its reliable and cheap to run and handling feels great. Next bike will be the 300L for sure. Excellent choice bro !!
Thanks 👍
Great video!
Thanks 👍
As with any factory spoked wheels ADJUST YOUR SPOKE TENSION!! Proper tension will radically reduce vibration and really help your back and bottom. Factory tension is always wrong always.
Great video
Splitting hairs here, just spent the day in Ontario offroad riding a 1987 xl600r (24c degrees), didn't notice any engine heat on my legs. It was very rocky, some mud & gravel roads I'm 58. Just get out there! My tires are 70% street at the moment. Should be able to choose a bike by now with all your info. Thanks
Awesome video, I recently bought a 2017 DRZ-400E as an upgrade from my KLX250S and am not as in love with it as I thought I would be so a detailed video about the CRF300L is definitely appreciated. Not sure what my next move is going to be though!
Good video, thanks mate
What did u not like about the DRZ400?
Hey Solid. Cheers for the vid. I was under the impression that the wheelbase on both 300's were the same - 1455mm or 57.2". Your comment that the 300L has a shorter wheelbase has me a little worried as I ordered a rally and am currently waiting on it.
Just subscribed bud. Great info vid! I have been a big cruiser rider for almost 40 years. But I am considering something different.
Welcome aboard John. Had a few big cruisers myself. Getting off road is a totally different feel but a lot of fun. Keep both and you're winning!
Cool stuff Solid, hey what brand riding pants you using? I guess there are some options eh? I know where am I from?! Lol
"...ass numbing hate plank..." ROFL - Nice one solid - cracked me right up:)
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Chronicles of Solid - 2 big items (non-removable sub-frame) and the suspension. The non-removable subframe makes maintenance (like greasing suspension removing the rear shock). Plus the air box if one needs to remove a jig-saw puzzle of contortions. Compared to the Honda 250 - the sub-frame is a huge sinker.
I think the seat is the lounge chairs of dual sport world on the Honda
agree with your reasons on getting the 300l 😁 my reasons would also be
1 , need to be a better rider to get the most out of the 300 rally (weighs more )
2 , to much plastic ( i drop bikes tooo often ) ie run out of talent 😣
3 , my body and health will NOT allow me to man handle bigger weight bikes any more 😣😒
Sooo if i had the money i would be in now to get a 300l 🤣🤔
oh well looks like i will keep riding my TTR250 🤨👍
keep well Mate and cant wait for the trail riding videos to start 😉🍺🍺
Hi, here in the US all CRF300Ls has a rattling noise coming from the side of the cam chain tensioner when cruising around 4.5 k and 5.5 k rpm. It more noticeable in 3, 4 and 5 gears. I would like to know if it is the same in your country? Thanks
I wonder how many horses it has now in Australia? Couldn't find it on the Honda page. If it's the 27 hp as here in Europe, I wouldn't understand how you find it to be "a bit stronger everywhere" powerwise. And congrats to your awesome purchase, I enjoy your videos so much!
IMO It is Torque and where it makes its power in the rev range that matters more than peak figures. Having the power and torque come on where you need it is very helpful for in seat experience. For me they have got it just right.
Great 👍 review mate “ you finally MENTIONED the SWM RS 500 “ even if it doesn’t suit your needs . I do agree the CRF 300 is ALMOST the unicorn 🦄 bike 👍😂😂😂. If only it had a 400cc engine it would be perfect.
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We're getting 29-31km/L on the Rallys. It seems to be about the limit for fuel efficiency. Tank at 12.8L at 30km/L give us 384km max. Honda au site reckon 32.3km/L and 350km+ range.
I also just got my 300L last weekend. I agree with your highway assessment. It’s very highway capable. My concern is the throttle jerkiness at low speeds. It’s very hard to modulate the throttle off road. How does this compare to your DRZ400 or previous WR250? I am new to the dual sport world but it seems quite jerky at low speeds.
@5:59 Unless, you'd need a larger tank and would have no sensible options of retrofitting LED headlights like in kraut country. This is due to the lack of availability of road legal LED headlights or LED headlights at all and/or the cost prohibitive way of getting them road legal. :)
Great job at answering the questions that everyone has, so what is the seat height on the 300l, thanks
Google for your answer in 5 seconds
I would definitely upgrade to Ohlins suspension on the CRF300L
I was thinking of removing the red rear fender and just straping my rear luggage directly on the frame rails. It looks like there is a black inner fender to keep mudd out of the wiring and off the luggage.
No rack required = less weight
Good video mate. Here in Mexico, where I live, are available some Chinese-made bikes, like the Vento 250/300. They cost less than a used Japanese the same size, no ABS, 4 strokes only, mostly air-cooled, some of them with 6th gear and rear disk brake. All for less than 2000 US dollars. If you want to know more, I will send you some links.
@Matt Elliott www.vento.com/
Just Google it, Mexico motorbike, made in. China, you will find several importers
good review. what about the stock tires? any good on hwy? and off road? thanks
Your videos are great. You mention quite a bit that your off road skills aren't great. They must have improved over the past year and a half or so I' ve been watching? If so, is the 300r still a good fit?
I want one I’m getting older and my KLR is a bit chunky getting harder to heard around not nimble like the 300 great video thank you
Cheers Gary 👍
But the Yamaha WR250R is only 126kgs dry and the Honda CRF300L is 143kgs dry, that's 17kgs difference and when you're doing some intense off roading, the weight definitely makes a difference. The WR250R other than being super expensive here in Australia will win hands down when it comes to going off road. The Honda is good value for money for sure though 👍 Nice vid bro.
Thanks mate. Yer they are both great options depending on what you want. CRF300L quoted by Honda to be 142 Kerb Weight (wet) for international bikes and our Model here in Aus is quoted at 140kg motorcycles.honda.com.au/models/offroad/trail/crf300l/specifications.
Of course that is relying on a manufacturer being transparent and well... All equal, weight difference is 8-10kg.
I have the 250l and the SWM 300r the Honda is better on road (smoother and less fatigueing) SWM is the way better off road bike, lighter, and better suspension and 35kw vs 24 on the Honda. Once my butt gets sore the Honda is the go to. There is no perfect bike but these are 2 of the best Dual Sports and I'm considering the move to the CRF 300l from the 250l. Good work Solid great to hear your first hand reports. Do you get a commission if I buy one?
Finally you have found your UNICORN 🦄
Get a Corbin Seat! I have over 11, 600 miles on my CRF250L and can ride all day with no serious discomfort.
good video , the bike sounds good for a honda ,,, time will tell i guess ,, as i say get out and ride , enjoy cheers steve/geraldton
do a video comparing it to your wr250r please thanks
Hey Chronic
Im a regular viewr of your channel
My bike was delivered today
My front indicstors stay on all the time is this normsl
Thanks man
Yeh Colin all normal. It’s a visibility/safety design 👍
@@chroniclesofsolid thanks mate
Looking forward to your thoughts on the Nordon
I wonder how the seat compares with the 250 Rally, my only bike ever so can't compare...but off road it's no issue particularly if standing a lot. On road with stops every hour or so it's quite ok and full days are manageable. I use quality cycling shorts which add comfort. 👍 By the way I reckon the 300 looks awesome and I'm sure you'll love it.
Thanks mate, I rode the Rally 250 but it was so long ago I cannot comment on the seat 😜 Myself I do the same as you, impact shorts (with foam butt) and I am standing enough that it rarely matters to me.
Hey solid, l’m enjoying the content. I’m in the market to buy one of these bikes, but can’t decide if l should buy rally or the L. I’m 6.3-93kg, l sat on the crf250 rally and the bike felt really small. Motor size l’m fine with, it’s the height of the new bike l’m concern about. l’d like it to be 900mm when sitting on it. On your next video could you show what the bike looks like with you sitting on it👍
Look at Precision Motorcycle Racks for racks and Seat Concepts makes custom foam seat option at $219 US
I still find it strange that Yamaha discontinued the WR250R outright. I'd heard it couldn't meet new Euro emissions standards, but couldn't they continue to sell it in other markets? I'm pretty sure it was still fine here in North America.
Great content as always . Has anyone heard anything from Yamaha ?? They have to get in the game with these 300cc dual sport bikes !
Wr350r please . Will make me glad o waited if they release it
@@traderinthetrees1785 I’ve been very patiently waiting also , because I know Yamaha will perfect this platform and produce the ultimate dual sport bike , they’re quietly watching in the shadows , looking at Honda’s weak suspension and Kawasaki’s poor instrument cluster and no ABS , a lit of other other little things that can be improved upon , and they see these things , and they’re taking notes , I gotta believe this .
@@NorthwoodsNomad Get a nice chair and some books, you're going to be waiting for a while.
I hope you didn't put too much weight in the wheelbase when making your decision, as it's identical for both the L and Rally. Also, I have heard that the seat is a little better on the Rally as it's wider towards the back and tapers in the front for stop standing height...I believe it differs from the L due to the larger, much steeper fuel tank on the Rally.
Good to know John, thanks. No I pinned the mess up below the vid regarding wheel base 😜
Greetings,
May I use thermal wrap to minimize the heat from the header and pipe?
Tks🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸
Watching your videos has made me regret selling my 250l
😥 There is always the next bike and adventure 👍
OBS: When I am looking at the wheelbase of the L and Rally version, both bikes are 1455 mm
Bro, wheelbase is the same for L/Rally on all websites.
Is there a big difference in power between the crf 300l and the drz 400?
great content but I dont really understand the rules. I watched your DRZ400E vid where you listed issues and they seemed valid. You said you didn't want to put cash into it to fix the niggles, eg sprocket. You wouldn't buy a sprocket to fix gearing on the DRZ but you're ok with buying new suspension for the 300L? :-S
I don't have a DRZ or anything but it seems a little hash, $ wise gearbox upgrade sprockets etc would be comparable to new suspension
Great video, super informative. Did you say sparrow fart?
@@chroniclesofsolid I'll have to remember that one for my Aussie co-worker!
Anyone know if the LED headlight and fairing will fit in the European model? Cheers
I thought you bought a DRZ 400 just a while ago, a yellow one ☝️
I did, check out my last video on the DRZ and I explain why I was going to move on 👍
Nice vid. 👍 Yes or no, would you trade a low kms 2018 CRF250L for new CRF300L?
Cheers Solid. Appreciate your thoughts. 🍻
man i cant imagine downgrading from the 400e. it sounds like it's great on fuel though so that is an actual bonus over the 400e an extra 5lph is what the 400e needs.
A 6th/overdrive gear is what the DRZ needs ... despite that, I can get up to 146 kmph Speedo (143 or so it was, on my mate’s GPS speedo) on my E, so 🤷🏻♂️. Just spent the long w/end doing all sorts of tracks around Bunbury, SA (my first off-road experience), and the other riders on Husk 501, XR650R, DR650 were all impressed with the DRZ. 😎👍🏼
@@kierenmoore3236 i went nsw,sa,nt and qld november last year crossed the simpson desert solo did 7000km sat on 110 or better most of the time. 15/44 gearing it'll do 120kph in 4th and 157kph in 5th.
I dont mind the 250l seat honestly, but then again I am new and haven't been out riding for more than an hour at a time
Hey Solid, the 300L has a nice fuel consumption but...what do you think about a slightly bigger tank?
Where i live it's not so full of trails, so to reach'em i'll have to walk a little bit...
Mine will go as soon as Safari or IMS come to the table. Until then I take 1ltr spare with me in my tool pack.
I just got mine yesterday. What rpm should I be cruising in?
Hey solid. Thanks for the info. I'd love to know how many RPMS it's does at 100 clicks
at 110 it's around 6500-7000 rpm in 6th gear . It's quite happy to be there
How fast is a click?
@@dangerdylan5005 kilometre
How does the DR 350 Compare with the Honda 300 L . Due to I have a DR 350 in real great shape .
Can you ride with a passenger? arew
are there pegs or can u add for a passenger?
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