Honda CRF300L | Is It The Perfect Small Bike?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2022
  • Another little night out on the lovely little CRF300L from Honda.
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Комментарии • 109

  • @paulmorris3022
    @paulmorris3022 Год назад +5

    i thought i was watching an episode of itchy boots instead it was itchy Vida lol brilliant vlog Richy

  • @Stno3582
    @Stno3582 10 месяцев назад +4

    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

    • @simonbeer5259
      @simonbeer5259 4 месяца назад

      It’s exactly the reason I just sold my sv650 and bought one of these,now I don’t have to pic my line carefully around the pot holes I just ride the line I want as it’s so comfy and I can do a bit of off road exploring it’s the perfect bike for me here on the Gower Peninsula 😊😊

  • @davewash50
    @davewash50 Год назад +2

    Can see you having a ‘little lad’ Rich. Great fun bike. Fabulous countryside. Thank you

  • @simon758ful
    @simon758ful Год назад

    Just got myself a 250L - absolutely love it. Some great tips in your video, thanks for sharing. Stunning countryside around you - look forward to more videos like this!

  • @stevensmyth8359
    @stevensmyth8359 Год назад +1

    itchy richy brilliant more of these please love it

  • @ulrichsoll895
    @ulrichsoll895 Год назад

    Danke für die schöne Tour.

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures Год назад

    Thanks for taking us on a leisurely bimble through the countryside. Those little CRF’s are brilliant bikes.

  • @English-Motorcycle-Adventures
    @English-Motorcycle-Adventures Год назад

    Great video as always Rich 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🏍👍🏻

  • @Themotograndpa
    @Themotograndpa Год назад

    Great little bike looks like hours of fun on that one richy

  • @ridingthephilippines
    @ridingthephilippines Год назад

    What a great Vlog, just found it recently. Love your content and reviews. Watching from the Philippines

  • @Permitmon
    @Permitmon 9 месяцев назад

    Looks like beautiful country. I’m enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @jimjoelliejack
    @jimjoelliejack Год назад

    Nice video Richy, my wifes parents used to live on the road up to the old Bakewell railway station, we used to ride our Yamaha ten around those tracks,it’s lovely countryside. Not as secluded as my backyard the North Yorkshire dales and moors.👍

  • @andrewharrop7932
    @andrewharrop7932 Год назад

    Cracking 👍 Went through Chatsworth Friday evening lovely,I didn't know you go left through the village. Had a 2hour ride out loved it we definitely have lovely countryside on door step. 🏍👍🏍👍

  • @hva19003006
    @hva19003006 Год назад

    Nice little bike that is Richy, thank`s for sharing another great video of the English countryside!
    Sheers mate

  • @alexandersmith8241
    @alexandersmith8241 Год назад

    I have the 250 Rally, the more you ride them the more you love them. That moment you had at the crossroads was exactly the same as my cottage and tree moment on the road down from Tongue to Lairg. Someone famous has passed along here and taken a pic 🤣

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 Год назад +6

    Lovely part of the countryside you were riding on that little Honda, but I can see why Itchy Boots has just uprated her suspension I know she's only light but with all that luggage and terrain she rides it was bottoming out I bet. Enjoyed the video, thank you.

  • @davegreenwood9110
    @davegreenwood9110 Год назад

    That looks like a brilliant way to play on the tracks. You're lucky to have those byways on your doorstep. Jealous! Cheers matey.

  • @ianjames3218
    @ianjames3218 Год назад

    Wow, what a great little bike, thank you Richy. Glad you survived lol. I too love the countryside, temped? Oohh 100% yes now. Thanks for all your hard work too man. Cheers

  • @FenTour
    @FenTour Год назад

    What a super lovely ride, the CRF300L is just lovely…..

  • @NBMoto547
    @NBMoto547 Год назад

    Lovely countryside, we're both blessed to have all that on our doorstep.

  • @eduardoatillo5287
    @eduardoatillo5287 Год назад

    Great place and cool rider 😎

  • @MHSMOKEEATER
    @MHSMOKEEATER Год назад

    Motorcycle’s Off-road’s channel has me sold, now I must find one.

  • @The1977andi
    @The1977andi Год назад

    Just been a big ride around most of them roads today, not the off road bits though, great video on a bike I wouldn't normally be interested.

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Год назад +1

    Hey Richie cool video , nice little machine ,they go well for a 300 cc ye

  • @Baza765
    @Baza765 Год назад

    Top scenery mate, that Honda reminds me of a little terrier with a bone, growling away and having fun😂
    Ride Safe Mr B 😎🤘

  • @althescottishbiker
    @althescottishbiker Год назад +1

    That's a great tip about using your clutch as a back break when rolling back. I never considered that before. I assume your aware of Itchy Boots channel. She uses one of these bikes, it handles everything she throws at it!

  • @markfromleeds
    @markfromleeds Год назад +1

    I absolutely love my crf250

  • @KingBespokeCreations
    @KingBespokeCreations Год назад

    Glad you made it home! 😂

  • @THEKARABOON
    @THEKARABOON 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful riding there and lovely commentary. I’ve ordered one today, went for Honda red colour. Absolutely cannot wait till I can ride it.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  7 месяцев назад

      Oh congrats! I’d love one 👍

    • @simonbeer5259
      @simonbeer5259 4 месяца назад

      How are you getting on with it?had my new 300l a week now and loving it,better on the roads around here than my sv650😊

  • @greengoblindave
    @greengoblindave Год назад

    Hey Richy. Great video.
    Been toying with the idea for a while.
    Shall I shan’t I ? Lol.
    Like the looks of this bike.
    And yes would be a little easier than the AT..
    Tempting. Tempting.
    Also fancy getting a Nissan Elgrand though 😂
    Cool vid 👍

  • @michaelinkster4977
    @michaelinkster4977 Год назад

    That clutch in/out thing could have got me out of trouble after I went up a steep hill into a dead end just after passing my test - I ended up skidding downhill using my front brake, out of control! It’s only now that I realise how I could have got out of that scenario, thanks!

  • @beans4491
    @beans4491 Год назад

    Hi mate, funny enough i took my one out today. What a fun go anywhere machine eh.
    Kind regards.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      Hi mate!
      Yeah they are. Lovely little machine and literally can go anywhere ❤️

  • @DaveDayve
    @DaveDayve Год назад

    Great stuff, I've a 300crf wind the pre load all the way. Makes a big difference. Not as great as changing the shock. But still quite a difference

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      That was the first thing I did 👍

  • @derbyshireruralrider9398
    @derbyshireruralrider9398 Год назад

    Got through the road down to Chatsworth (near road closure) but gave up on the Edensor this morning, bearing in mind the ADV350 can handle rough ground but is not a genuine off-reader. Only time I tried that was in 2003 which was before I took bike test

  • @collmath8550
    @collmath8550 Год назад

    You really need to get yourself one of these

  • @nigelcopestake3618
    @nigelcopestake3618 Год назад

    Yes, Itch has had rally raid suspension fitted. So has Juan Brown on the Blancoliro channel 👍

  • @jonathanmellish4439
    @jonathanmellish4439 Год назад +1

    Thanks for posting this. Lovely scenery and it’s a pleasure to see your respect whilst riding. I am trading my current bike for a lighter one like this next year.

    • @TEKKYTWO
      @TEKKYTWO 9 месяцев назад

      Did you finally get it?

  • @knackeredrovers
    @knackeredrovers 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi there. I took one out for a test ride the other week, but I only managed about an hour on it; I just didn't like it enough to want to keep riding it. I'm 5'9" tall, with a 32" inside leg, and I just found getting on and off it too much of an acrobatic palaver. Don't get me wrong, I have been riding bikes for 40 years, and have ridden my share of stuff across the whole spectrum, so I have the techniques down pat to deal with a tall bike, but I want something that feels smaller and more manageable than my current CBR500R, not taller and more awkward. Granted, with my weight in the saddle I could pretty much flat-foot it, but the amount the suspension rose as I dismounted made it more awkward getting off than getting on. I also found the naturally comfortable seating position for me to be more than half-way back along the seat, so that I was effectively sitting on the pillion part of the saddle. This left no room for my regular passenger (my son) unless I sat so far forward that I was uncomfortable. He also found the pillion footrests too high to be able to easily mount and dismount behind me unless he used the rider peg. I appreciate most people will never carry a passenger, but that alone would have been a deal-breaker for me. The engine surprised me with how much urge it had for such a small engine, 88mph on the clock flat out, and the bike was quite stable at that speed. 70 felt like a speed it could hold all day, but I doubt that I could have put up with the vibration through the bars for more than 1/2 hour or so. Personally, I thought the vibes were unacceptable, and again, they alone would have been a deal breaker. 1st is too low for the road, but I felt that 2nd was too high to be pulling away in, particularly uphill where i thought that it needed too much feathering of the clutch. The shift light flashing away in my eye-line would have driven me potty long term, particularly as it does it at anything over 70 ish in top. Another issue with the display, that my CBR does too, is that the speed indicator hunted between one number and the next. I can ride at a steady speed, definitely, but the speedo would sit there flashing 29-30-29-30... A minute increase in speed would set it to going 30-31-30-31... If there was one single thing I could change on the CBR it would be that... Don't get me wrong, I can see the attraction, but it's definitely not the bike for me. It felt too frantic and vibey for me to want to live with on the occasional longer ride I do, it wasn't suitable for any more than a very short/emergency pillion ride, it felt too tall and ungainly mounting and dismounting it and the notion that it would be a lighter and pleasanter country lanes hack than my CBR was totally overshadowed by those shortcomings. The front brake hose routed directly in my eyeline over the top of the instruments was another niggle that shouldn't need addressing. In short, sorry, but I didn't really like it at all, and I couldn't even see a way of easily making changes to suit my preferences, so it's a firm no from me. I am going to have a look at the Triumph 400s when they arrive, and I will maybe consider a go on the Honda CL500 (although I don't necessarily think that the CL will offer enough of a difference in riding dynamics to merit the change from my CBR). All the best, and sorry to be so negative about the bike.

  • @Andy_Bat
    @Andy_Bat Год назад +1

    Itchy Boots has just upgraded her CRF suspension after thousands of miles.

  • @cliftonsr
    @cliftonsr Год назад

    The country there is absolutely beautiful!

  • @lifeontwowheels1206
    @lifeontwowheels1206 Год назад

    little fun bike

  • @doccops
    @doccops 10 месяцев назад

    Super video, from a fellow trail rider (Hampshire/Wiltshire). Chin mount GoPro? I want to give my old DR350 a rest, not sure if the CRF is the bike but there is not really anything else. I have other bikes for speed thrills anyway.

  • @djjamman
    @djjamman Год назад

    If you want to do some Laning round the peaks look me up .. ps I know you were going to head to that petrol station. Might have been caught out there myself before 🤣

  • @sueopie4667
    @sueopie4667 Год назад

    So glad you survived!!! You know what I am going to say about your "dark visor" 😂😂😂 We will see you soon my friend ❤️xxx

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      Hahaha I will expect a telling off this weekend! X

    • @sueopie4667
      @sueopie4667 Год назад

      @@RichyVida what else would you expect 😂😂😂❤️xxx

  • @PeakMotoHiker
    @PeakMotoHiker Год назад

    I have the crf250L with a full Ohlins suspension, it's better than my BMW XR suspension, Its all I ride around the Peak District now, plenty for the single track twistys and I can do lanes off road, plus cheap to run👍🏻 If you get one give me a shout, I'll show you some Buxton end stuff.

  • @FenTour
    @FenTour Год назад

    New springs correctly sized front and rear plus ktech rear shock, sorted… actually the most smiles bike I have £ for £.

  • @jackjones8552
    @jackjones8552 Год назад +1

    love mine, put a yss rear shock on and ktech front spring for around £420, makes it a much better ride off-road.

    • @guymathew1520
      @guymathew1520 Год назад +1

      I have done the same set-up on my 300 Rally. Keeps the easy-going nature of the bike intact but much more capable now.
      Lovely countryside ride there RV - nice vid.

  • @cliftonsr
    @cliftonsr Год назад

    Virginia? That is just next to the State where I live now here in Shelbyville, Kentucky USA

  • @greengoblindave
    @greengoblindave Год назад

    Well Richy. You know I’d mentioned I’d got rid of my africa twin for the rebel ?
    It’s doing okay.
    And I mentioned I was going to Mick Extance for an Experience day.
    Checking out my back and leg ???
    Well I managed it just fine. And I loved it.
    So much since I’ve.been reviewing bikes between the Beta xTrainer, the Beta RR and the Honda crf300l.
    Bits of me say the Beta will be better for off road if I was to go on ground like at M,E.
    But not so good on the road between the trails.
    So.
    I’ve opted for the Honda crf. And well again watching you and your mate doing a really thourough review. And seeing other reviews… put a deposit on one 👍 can’t wait. September though 🙄
    Just thought to let you know.. thanks
    Richy.. hope to ride again soon 👍👍

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      Congrats mate! Great bike 👍

  • @simonbrackett1340
    @simonbrackett1340 Год назад

    Hope this is the route for the wildbad weekender ride lol rich?

  • @MrImarcus
    @MrImarcus Год назад +3

    Great bike these, I went for the Rally to ease up use on my AT off road. If I'm careful and use V power I can get 128 mpg. Ps - nothing wrong with the suspension if you are mindful of what most buyers will use this bike for, its not a KTM, if you want motocross ability its a different price point. 😉

    • @paulyflyer8154
      @paulyflyer8154 Год назад +1

      Very true. If you wanted hard core off road ability you'd look elsewhere, but how many people are REALLY capable of that anyway let's be honest?

  • @Hemlck
    @Hemlck Год назад

    I’ve got one …standard rear suspension as stock is a joke. Budget an additional £350 for a YSS shock and spring and then it’s fine 👍

  • @North_Of_Nowhere
    @North_Of_Nowhere Год назад

    I was really expecting you to pull a "She's not going back in a week actually because she's mine!" 🤣

  • @milesgreen9705
    @milesgreen9705 Год назад

    Upgrades are easy and well worth it/. Totally different bike....

  • @optimizeRu
    @optimizeRu Год назад

    looking for a starter bike to learn riding on, this seems like a reasonable choice albeit a little bit expensive for a first bike. I mean, i'ts harder to find a cheap USED because they're only 2-3 years in production.
    Would you consider a Versys 300 or Benelli TRK251 to give some fine capability off-road as well? whjle allowing better speed n power interstate?

  • @BillyBigBalls770
    @BillyBigBalls770 Год назад

    Make the most of this green and pleasant land. The way things are going wouldn't be surprising if they built a housing estate there soon.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад

      That’s why I take the time to stop and just absorb as much as I can in perfect silence. ❤️

  • @daveballam8704
    @daveballam8704 Год назад +1

    Your have extend your garage for next bike 😁

  • @LickyDischarge
    @LickyDischarge Год назад

    While watching this I had the thought that you can hide a sticker and it be gone in a matter of hours. So if you ran out of fuel, someone would be there before the engine was cold 😂😂

  • @2day_we_ride
    @2day_we_ride Год назад

    I think you are copying me Richy, first the AT and now the CRF. I've got the Rally and absolutely love it. I'm 100kg so it's been kteched front and rear and it's turned from great to awesome. Most importantly when riding ruts my feet no longer hit the ground which was a little disconcerting, Love the channel, keep up the good work.

  • @paulmcneill2666
    @paulmcneill2666 Год назад

    You where just like Itchy Boots , for a minute 🤣

  • @jackchristodoulou197
    @jackchristodoulou197 Год назад

    Light is right

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones Год назад +1

    They are cracking bikes, as is the predecessor the CRF250L, but I really don't get why Honda didn't re-spring it for the western market.
    You have some nice lanes to play on your way Richy! 🙂

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад

      Welcome anytime, mate 👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones Год назад

      @@RichyVida will have to venture your way, maybe drag Fish along once he has his CRF sorted! 🙂

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      Sorted? What’s he done now? 😂🤦‍♂️

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones Год назад

      @@RichyVida just fork seals I think

  • @derbyshireruralrider9398
    @derbyshireruralrider9398 Год назад

    I didn’t realise there was a road through Edensor either

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад

      All these years of passing it!

  • @bren106
    @bren106 Год назад

    *Itchy Vida*
    And where are your yellow night glasses?

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад

      Haha in my tank bag on the VFR haha

  • @p1lts1
    @p1lts1 Год назад

    8th! Let myself down there. 😂

  • @1tommymulligan
    @1tommymulligan Год назад

    I think Noralee of "Itchy Boots" RUclips channel who's travelling from South America to Alaska has the same bike.

    • @maskedavenger2578
      @maskedavenger2578 Год назад +1

      Itchy boots has the rally version with the windscreen & the larger fuel tank . She has also just upgraded the rear shock & had the front forks tweaked to cope with tougher terrain .

  • @jNierenburger
    @jNierenburger Месяц назад

    What is that for a „cable“ over the Display? Constructed by an Amateur? Is it possible to change the cable Position?

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Месяц назад

      I would think so, yes. Bit weird being up there, eh!

  • @rivencsky
    @rivencsky Год назад

    What is that giant cable over the dash?

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад

      Clutch cable if I remember correctly

  • @Trevor_J_Neville
    @Trevor_J_Neville Год назад

    £16 of fuel to refill the tank, that must have been a while ago Rich lol 😂

    • @donnym2103
      @donnym2103 Год назад

      No it's only 7.9 l tank

    • @Hemlck
      @Hemlck Год назад

      They do 100 mpg also👍

  • @remon8951
    @remon8951 Год назад

    Take a look to “itchy boots” she goes around the world on a 300.

  • @boblynch7535
    @boblynch7535 Год назад

    Do you follow Itchy Boots? She gets on well with her 300. She makes us all feel humble.

  • @irishadventuresuk
    @irishadventuresuk Год назад +3

    Itchy Boots has proved this bikes worth....seems unbreakable....

  • @bensmith8422
    @bensmith8422 Год назад

    Out of interest, have you had any trouble from walkers/locals even whilst riding in a respectful way on totally legal lanes?

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  Год назад +1

      No, not yet. Actually quite the opposite. Being steady, quiet and respectful seems to really keep everyone happy

  • @ulrichsoll895
    @ulrichsoll895 Год назад

    Sorry, i speak not gud english. You understand , a 1 old german man. I work in switzerland and i drive mi 300l ,6 months, 6300 km.
    I feel the same. Ich fühl das selbe. German and english is the same. Gud Way. Guten Weg.

  • @outoftheshed8407
    @outoftheshed8407 Год назад

    JFK's sister is buried at Edensor.

  • @pakvlogwithnusrat8727
    @pakvlogwithnusrat8727 Год назад +1

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