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Lets face it ,the CRF300L is a great bike until you try to race an equal rider on a faster bike naaaahhhh.I own a CRF300L

I own the T7. I really love it and here comes the “but” it’s tall and top heavy! I only ride gravel road and anything else than that I would use another bike. I wouldn’t dream of taking the T7 really off road for single track and so on. I have had one tip over with my T7 and man it’s a heavy bitch to pick up again 🥵if I was going for something else today I would go with the Transalp it runs really good and is lower and not so top heavy. I just hate the look of the Honda, looks so boring! Regarding Aprillia, hmm I just don’t trust their reliability 🤷🏻‍♂️I have heard that some people have transmissions problems with the Suzuki, haven’t seen anything myself just heard it.

Thank you for this information. I hope to save money and buy myself this bike.

Riding in a safe manner goes a long way but I have seen several incidences where the soft front end led to a washout. ABS might have corrected it but perhaps adjusting the front until you decide what's best for you would be in order? I'm too old to be hitting the ground & picking bikes up too often.... lol, I do like the Rally version. Pretty nice bike

It really IS the epic combo, especially in the DRZ community. I've been running this combo since 2006 on my DRZ and 2019 on my KTM 450 EXC-F

I had to leave this comment right away . (I love your WTF comment at the beginning ) I just laughed . Great video

Ehh having a WR250R and a Beta 390, if I had to buy my first bike it might be an XR400, but I think I'll be keeping both my bikes for a while. It's not the power of the CRF300 that I don't like so much as the weight. But I'd consider one if I just wanted to do easier dual sport rides in an area with no freeways, or if it's all I could afford and I needed a street legal bike somewhere like CA. I want something that could replace both. Maybe 80% as good as the fancy euro bikes. Something lighter and better offroad than the WR but simpler and more affordable than either. Like a modern XT500. My practical ideal bike: Air cooled 500 tuned for torque, either good tunable FI or a smartcarb, redline maybe 7-9k, mounted backwards for reduced gyroscopic effect, moly steel frame, right side up forks with rubber accordion protector thing so I don't have to keep cleaning the seals, 4 gallon tank, skid plate and handguards, under 300lbs wet.

Mine is arriving tomorrow. What triggered me is that my cell phone (for navigation) in it's upper RAM mount position above my TFT bike screen ('23 KTM Adventure) sits right in the wind -- and rain, and dirt, and bugs. But I'm really looking forward to less wind on me, too. Thanks!

Love the warning on the label..... it's important for folks like me to have those labels like the one on a Hair Dryer ; who would have ever known not to use the hair dryer in the tub or shower? Certainly not me until I saw it on the label, of course I saw it just as the breaker popped in the bathroom.. lmao, guess my life was saved there Or long enough to get a motorcycle? I mean I was destined to die of something awful? So let me get on with it? peace

I got this video saved - valuable info and the handle is more important than anything else concerning a bike..... fast is great but w/ a crap suspension you might not live long enough to go fast twice....? You've ridden this bike but is it as bouncy as I perceive it to be, before the suspension upgrade? I do like the Rally Model & I'm looking at several dual sport bikes but somehow missed this Rally Model? I see another video of you testing the new suspension so I'm going there now.... see ya there!

I can't imagine doing the performance upgrades w/o doing something w/ the suspension..... of course I don't own this bike so I'm just thinking out loud. Time to watch the video ~ as I look at this I think if you did one you would need to do the other as well. This is a rather unique way to show upgrades but it's better than one person saying it's better... lol, here ya both can do the tests & discuss it which makes it a more valuable set of upgrades but I'd want both. Very interesting content, thanks.

Great Video. There is a little more that you didn't cover. 1 - The increased wheel diameter will change the qorque or gearing of the bike slightly. You could do some maths to calculate this. 2 - The stock speedo has been calibrated from the stock diameter tyre. This may change the speedo reading again depending on where the sensor is. Again, some maths required to see if this is significant, although I don't expect so. and finally you did cover that the width and gap to fitment is really important. Actually it may all fit and seem fine. But the larger diameter could foul on body work when you completely bottom the wheels out, say, full gear and hit a large dip that bottoms out your suspension. So maybe some rubbing under the front or rear fender. I haven't done any research to see if that's the case. You will see of hear the evidence of this later on. Overall, thanks for taking us on your (and ours) learning journey.

And yet they are still hard to find used....

This human psychological trait is what keeps commerce thriving 😂

How does it work when feathering the clutch doing more technical terrain?

Les Paul standard is a great guitar, but check out the metal top Zemaitis if you want something in my opinion better. They're lighter, about the same price, you can get them with 24 frets... Awesome guitars, incredible workmanship, play like a dream and they're also prettier then any Les Paul I've ever seen.

There is no one bike solution! The sooner you get 2-3 minimum the sooner you can embrace what each one does best :)

this is the only video you need to understand the stupid math of tyre sizes......would have been great if you talked about rim sizes too

Is talking with your hands while biking help it go faster?

I wish people were selling their rallies, they are like gold dust and disappear with a day or two of listing for near new price. I really dont want to buy a brand new motorbike.

Pondering points with Tyler along with the Rally is always considered good advice! Life happens, that's just the way it is, no explanation needed. Nevertheless it's always good to see you post even once a while.👍🍻

They can't keep them in stock , most are sold before ever getting to the dealership , and i've never seen a used one here at a dealership, ever..in years.

I put the D605's on mine, cheapest option , noisy at first but get better after 500 miles.

simple-they're crap. It's not a 300cc bike & never was. It's a bored out 250cc to 288cc. Too small-sound's like a sewing machine. You need 350-400cc minimum for any sort of touring/adventure riding. These bikes are a glorified trail bike. Buy a Triumph Scvrambler 400X or a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or a CF Moto 450 MT or even a Royal ENfield Classic 350/ Meteor 350 would be better for long distance riding on/off road. May sound like a stupid idea but I've used mine off road & they handle it very well with the 19" front wheel standard. But it's the superb long stroke engine that makes your ride so easy going & relaxing.

The bikes are still $6300, and $7300 out the door. Still, very cheap toy and can be easily resold.

My investments are good so I basically get a free bike. FREE. I like that. For many people they get free houses, free everything if those stocks or real estate doubled. There are many people who get free toys, free houses. Zero risk.

At 42 I got go home and die cancer. First thing, bought a motorcycle. Then trip around the world. Bought a nature retreat in Northern MN. At 72, will buy a Honda CRF 300 L Rally. Wife is the only obstacle. Have to give her equivalent money for trip to Paris. Other guy is the problem. Dangerous. Be Frank Sinatra. I did it "my" way. I want the best summer of my life. I have to live my life "my" way. Hard bike to find. $6,200 now new. Great video. Summarized my situation 100%. Excellent job. Forever grateful. Thanks.

Doesn't the original ECU edjust for the 91 octane?

It's pretty absurd how difficult it is to live intentionally these days. I feel like most of us are walking around in a constant state of distraction, bouncing from one thing to the next without thinking about whether or not those things are actually worth our time and attention.

I bought my crf 300r at 65y they go anywhere cheap to run Honda reliably. Yes done all the mods as it’s the fun of buying the bike plus I weigh 100kg so you have to do the suspension. If you put some genius rider on the bike you would be astounded where they will go. Shonky productions in Australian does some good off-road singe track on the 300. I have an 2022 Africa twin for highway and dirt roads long haul. Pick your weapon cheers for the content

Can u replace the seat with a CRF 150?

How does that bike compare to a 1980's XL 250S. I liked to ride on dirt roads that u were on here and highways( not freeways) and i want to ride with my partner with a combined weight of 120KG, is it to small when encountering hills.?

I'm not. Love my 300L.

I'm getting one next month for all the same reasons.

Good video

Very timely for me, I've got a D606 rear on order. I'll be taking it to my mechanic :-) Thanks!

Around here noone wants to sell them. If you want one you need to get a new one

Nice vid, thanks. Where is this recorded? Beauty! 👍

Great conversation on the fence about getting a dual purpose motorcycle living in Hawaii and I think that will answer my knees, but I really felt like I’d shared a beer, a cuppa tea with a friend who given on his answers. Thanks.

At least we know you dont play videogames. 20k rig and 6k video card to improve your fpm. Good one man. That made me smile.

I just bought a 300 L but I don't feel like I have nothing to look forward to. On the contrary

Everyone is selling? 🤔

Enjoyed listening. Thanks for sharing. Are you in Utah? Looks like Utah mountains off in the distance. Subbed!

I have a couple bikes with a spread on em as well. I have a 2022 KLR650 ADV and a 2022 Harley Pan American Special. They weight about the same and the Harley has over 4X the HP over the KLR. lol. I found your video cause I’m looking for a Rally and selling my KLR. I have been telling my self that I didn’t really like the looks of the KTM’s but after seeing yours I’m starting to think they or just yours is pretty sharp.

I know the common thought behind being able to turn off ABS is to allow riders to lock the rear wheel to slide around corners but that’s not the real reason. ABS relies on the tyre having some friction from the road surface. This is probably best shown by using a car braking on ice as an example. When you brake hard on ice in an ABS equipped car it just carries on with the ABS releasing and braking with it having no retardation whatsoever. A motorcycle going downhill on a loose surface can get into the same situation, the ABS tries to work but the wheels keep turning, no effective braking whatsoever. If you can switch off the ABS you can lock up the rear wheel, the rear tyre will skid but at least there is some braking. By applying the brakes until the rear skids then releasing the brake and repeating several times you will eventually slow down and hopefully come to a stop.

I know the common thought behind being able to turn off ABS is to allow riders to lock the rear wheel to slide around corners but that’s not the real reason. ABS relies on the tyre having some friction from the road surface. This is probably best shown by using a car braking on ice as an example. When you brake hard on ice in an ABS equipped car it just carries on with the ABS releasing and braking with it having no retardation whatsoever. A motorcycle going downhill on a loose surface can get into the same situation, the ABS tries to work but the wheels keep turning, no effective braking whatsoever. If you can switch off the ABS you can lock up the rear wheel, the rear tyre will skid but at least there is some braking. By applying the brakes until the rear skids then releasing the brake and repeating several times you will eventually slow down and hopefully come to a stop.

Hi Sir, I own the Duke 890 R and clutch lever is very stiff to pull, especially into twisties (a lot of shiftings). I bought the nice cnc mod, but not mounted yet because I noticed that (obviously) “cam” is longer, so travel get shorter, and even the stock bracket/cam has barely the necessary travels (even if free play is close to zero). When I pull the clutch and engage 1st gear, seems that crankshaft and gearbox aren’t so separate. So what is your opinion and your feeling about it? Thank you in advance

I live my life a handful of mistakes at a time. No regrats

nobody is getting rid of theirs here in vancouver bc. hardly any avail in the used market. the dealer told me today ppl love them too much and hang on to them or sell them to friends.

Enjoyed your video. Thanks. One question, how did you mount your handguards with the Fase Anti-Vibration Inserts? Rocky Mountain website says they will not work with wrap around guards.