Honda CRF300L rally review, Is it as good as they say?
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Honda CRF300 rally review, Is it as good as they say?
Honda CRF300 Rally: Where the dirt ends and road begins, the CRF300L Rally is waiting to bring adventure bike capability to your everyday commute. The nimble design and plentiful low-end power combine with smart features for an ideal transportation solution through busy streets and bumpy trails. The bodywork is inspired by Dakar Rally racebikes, which means it looks as good as it performs. The tall windscreen provides solid protection against the elements. And the long motocross-style seat gives you all-day comfort and allows you to easily move around in the saddle. If you have a dual sport that’s even lighter and more affordable in mind, make sure you check out our honda CRF300L.
Honda CRF300L:
Balance is the key when riding any motorcycle. And we’re not talking about just balancing on two wheels: We’re talking about the balance between size, weight, power and handling that makes some bikes great-like the new Honda CRF300L. Based on our previous CRF250L, for 2021, it gets a larger engine with more torque and a whole host of chassis and suspension refinements. What you end up with is one of the best-balanced bikes ever for on- and off-road use. Perfect for weekend trail rides, it’s also among the best choices ever for commuting or urban transportation. And if you’re looking for a version with a windscreen and Dakar-inspired bodywork for a little more weather protection, make sure you check out our new CRF300L Rally.
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After watching Noraly beat the bejeebies out of her 300 Rally from the bottom of the world all the way to the top I bit the bullet and bought a brand new one. I’m 70 years old, 6’1”, 215 lbs and this bike is absolutely the best bike I’ve ever owned. (And I’ve owed many from Honda 90s to Vintage Indian Chief, Cx500, etc etc etc) It carries my weight easily, maintains 80 mph on the interstate when I need it too and gives a comfortable ride on the old logging and other back roads I like to ride. My bike is bone stock and it’s going to stay that way other than maybe a change in tire and possibly chain and sprocket setup when mine are worn out.
Everyone I run into out on the road admires my Rally to the point of envy….even Harley riders. The 78-80 mpg is so amazing….and with the fuel gauge no more fuel anxiety!!!. Would I recommend you buy one? Not a chance, you go buy whatever suits your needs. But my Rally fits mine perfectly and could well be the last bike I ever buy , I have absolutely zero buyers remorse, only pure satisfaction 😎😎😎
Good for you! I’m 63 year old, 5’ 10” on a good day and around 200 lbs and climbing (I’m trying to slow that down). Good to hear of your experience! I have been on a waiting list for several months and still waiting, but hearing of your highway experience gives me confidence that it can handle my load and camping equipment!
Thank you for sharing!
@@ggs0605 I contacted every Honda dealer for a 300 mile radius assuring each dealer that I had cash in hand and would immediately travel the distance as soon as I was contacted saying one one available. About 10 or 12 days later Sheridan Motor sports called and said they had one on the floor and ready to go. I phoned them with credit card in hand, put $500.00 down agreeing I’d be there within 2 hours. That afternoon I was home with my brand new 300 Rally.
My brother has the 250Rally . He weighs in at about 320 lbs and his bike carries him just fine with stock suspension . On a long hard highway climb I’ll pass him but he’ll still maintain 50 mph on the steep climb. I was riding his 250 Rally down in Yuma last winter and we road for hours between 75-80 mph with no problem. ( he was riding his 1800 Gold Wing). That trip was a real inspiration to buy my 300 Rally. No regrets at all. 😎
Well..6’-2”…185lbs. Left it stock…throw on bags..rock and roll. Fuck, I carry a cot at wawona 6 person tent! I glams off my bike! Stock bike with all my shit did awesome in Moab.
Just what I wanted to hear. 73 all kinds on off drags cruiser... glad you posted. 195# 5'11" Would it ride iwth my wife 5'6" 128# ?? thx
@@kong3 I don’t do 2 up anymore on any bike. I take my own risks by myself. But each to their own.
I have a 300 rally also. I've done some engine mods, tires and tubliss system. But the best so far is the rally raid level 2 suspension kit front and rear. It has made an incredible difference. The bike can handle more weight for camping and higher speeds off road. It's kind of expensive, but makes this bike so much better. It's getting closer to the perfect all-rounder light adventure bike a lot of us want.
I bought a Rally back in July 22. I am brand new to motorcycles but plan on driving this bike from Oregon to Patagonia in February. (An Itchy Boots in Reverse). I also plan on building a TH-cam channel too as I have a passion for filmmaking and travel.
As a beginner I find this bike fits my needs. I have rode some of my friends bikes (SWM 500 / DR650) and I do envy the power to weight ratio on those bikes. But all in all I think this motorcycle is highly capable and well suited for going wherever you want to go.
I loaded up the bike with gear and took it on the sand dunes and definitely bottomed out hard when trying to climb the steep inclines of the dunes at speed. But I was still able to keep up with my friends. And their bikes were the limiting factors for fuel range at the end of the day. I plan to upgrade the suspension to hold my gear and upgrade the air filter.l to make it easier to clean.
So far I love this bike and this channel. I really appreciate the perspectives covered here and I find it logical and relevant for me. Thank you for putting in the time to help build this community, your videos are great!
I also have the 91 stock improved setup from 550 performance and I feel a noticeable difference in the bike. I plan on taking the stock ECU on my trip as a spare just in case if I run into bad fuel. But overall I recommend the 91 stock improved upgrade for the price.
@Jacob Lum well Jacob, I am excited for you! If you're gonna do that long of a ride I would check out rally raid products in the UK. They have been great to work with. I would love to follow your trip. Let me know if I can help further. Take care
Sounds amazing, Cant wait to get my suspension installed. I xrayed it the other day for fun lmao
Agreed. Have Tubeliss as well as Rally Raid Level 2 and its a game changer Offroad, and even on road the suspension makes a massive difference in terms of control and comfort.
What do you weigh and what spring do you get?
I have the Rally. I was amazed and surprised at just how good the soft suspension is............Granted I do not do hard core off roading but handles single track and rough stuff very well. I have learned to stand up where I think the suspension will bottom out. So no complaints whatsoever from me. It is a great bike. Good independent review without the BS.
Thank you for your input. I agree 100%
I feel like after riding it with how aggressive of a rider I am being on enduro bikes and sportbikes racing motocross etc my entire life the suspension was Wayy too soft I was blasting through trails on my buddies and I rode it pretty hard good bike just wasn’t for me ended up getting a ktm exc 500
I've had the Rally for a few months now, with abt 3500 miles on it. I got it as an ultralight ADV, and not as a heavier dirt bike. The extra tank capacity was the clincher for me, over the regular 300L, but I like the wind protection also, and the fact that the dash is farther out in front. I just don't understand the extra faring underneath. I got it with the ABS, which I like for extended rides on windy gravel roads and on fire cuts in the mountains. I ordered it with the luggage rack and the 12V power socket, then added a tank bag and a top box for luggage, and a set of Acerbis handguards. Want to get the Moskow Moto soft luggage setup in the spring.
I bought it mainly for trips in the Idaho mountains lasting a few days or so, and I think it hits all the desirable points for that role, just as you said. I also find myself using it for commuting, up to 65 MPH, because of its superior gas mileage. AND it burns regular gas. My heavy cruiser gets only 40 MPG and uses only premium, whereas the Rally gets me 60 to 75 MPG and uses regular.
The suspension doesn't bother me, but then I'm not the type of rider whose catching a lot of air, nor pushing hard in the really technical stuff.
I didn't think I'd really want ABS, but I wanted to try it. Now I use the ABS for what the sports car drivers refer to as "threshold braking", but on gravel roads. ABS does it better than your human limitations would allow, and I've come to like using it (occasionally) in that way when pushing the limits on gravel.
So as I was riding home today, I passed a neighbor in his 4 x 4, canopied pickup, towing a trailer, and on the trailer was his Honda 90 Trail bike. And I immediately saw that THAT is why I bought the 300L Rally. He had to have his "mothership" (pickup and trailer) to get his trail bike to the trails. But all I have to do is hop on my trail bike, ride it on the highways to the trail, and without stopping just go ahead into the trails. WAY easier and WAY simpler, WAY faster, WAY less expensive, and I have everything with me during an overnighter in the mountains, and don't have to worry about my pickup and trailer sitting out, unattended someplace in the woods far away from me.
MAN, that's a huge difference, which I can see that a LOT of people still do not quite appreciate, or haven't thought through when choosing a bike. When more people catch on to the "No Mothership Needed, and You Can Still Hit the Single-Track" concept, then this class of bike will be selling like popcorn. No ramps, no loading and unloading, no tying down and untying, yadda yadda yadda, just for a ride on the mountains, AND 60 to 75 MPG!, with a bike that's vastly lighter than a typical ADV bike, so you know you can pick it up when you inevitably drop it. AND I know a guy who'd love to come riding into the mountains with my friend and me, but since he has a 1200 GS he doesn't want to risk dropping it. And THAT, ladies and gents, is why the CRF 300L Rally, or some other "dual sport with tank range", or "ultralight ADV". It can go where ever the big GS can go, but the big GS can NOT go everywhere the Rally can go, at least not so confidently.
I'm 64 years old, but still really enjoy my heavier bike (Vulcan 1600)(730 lbs), so long as I'm not wanting to get into the mountain fire and logging roads with it. The older guys I know who have problems with heavier bikes are the ones who never really learned to control the bike at low speeds, and therefore have a harder time balancing it on launch or coming to a stop. Strength is NOT required to control even the heaviest bike, but good balance and a thorough understanding of low speed control are very much required. For one thing, you're counter-steering all the time, at all speeds, right down to the moment of stopping, but most people don't understand how that could be, so they get it wrong, and can't really control the bike without struggling and occasionally dropping it. So after having bad habits, they get older and then feel that their strength is no longer enough to make up for those bad habits they've been riding with for 40 years. I see it in several of the Harley guys I ride with. Also, people who are on the typical cocktail of prescription meds are probably not going to have their full sense of balance that they'd normally have. So stay healthy, and stay away from the drug-pushers (doctors)!
I agree with you for sure. I got back into ridding at 61 years old after a 35 year break and I am now 71 years old and Ridding a CRF300L Rally.
Great video. I am short, 5’ 6”, 140 pounds and a new rider and am considering a 300 L or Rally. I am a little concerned it will be tall for me until I learn more skills. I live in Colorado and plan to ride Jeep trails in the mountains - challenging, steep rocky trails, and desert trails in Utah. Another option for me would be an XT250. Either one I’d probably buy used rather than new.
Question..when is your next book coming out..lmao!!😂
I bought a Rally 2 months ago after a trip with my 1200GS in Spain. On my trips I like to get on unfamiliar tracks and discover new routes but it has the drawback that you can get to a point where a GS can't keep up or you drop it too many times. I have even had to sleep next to the bike due to exhaustion after lifting it too many times. With the Rally that fear disappears, you dare more and at the same time you enjoy enormously reaching isolated places where there is no possible help if problems arise. I think that at 60 years old I have found the ideal combination for the adventure trips I like: a GS and a Rally ... depending on how I wake up in the morning.
Waiting on my 300 Rally now!! Thanks for the vid. Very excited
Great job laying out your mods, why you did them, and how they work in conjunction with each other. It's rare to get a full explanation like that. The doors to the dealer are beckoning me!
Haha well, If you can find one I would say you will love it.
watched to the and, never mind to the "heart" speech. but seriously -- love your work. I'm an older rider on the other side of the Atlantic who only started riding in second lockdown as a way of staying sane. It was exercise... I started watching you regularly when you got your 300l even though what i really wanted was a Rally. Super glad you got a Rally now. I really appreciate this review and just wanted to say LYW. (love your work)
An interesting perspective Andrew. I've set up my Rally for places that are too challenging to my Africa Twin. I will be doing river and creek crossings and single trails as well as tussock tops in the New Zealand's South Island using upgraded suspension that will carry Giant Loop Great Basin rackless luggage for remote camping. I will be using full off road tyres on holiday. Finally I would like to thank you for your most interesting and helpful series.
I have a 300L and have put on 11400 kms. Both on and off road the bike has served me well. No big issues. Adjusted preload, put in a Cyclops LED headlight, seat concepts saddle, rack & rotopax fuel container are most of my mods. Just added a windshield as well. After over 8000 kms on the IRC tires, I replaced them with Mitas 50/50 tires. Great bike. Good value. Thanks for the good videos.
i have a honda 300 rally in thailand 2023 and i have upgraded both the front and back suppension, exhaust and added a ECU what a great bike and a great video thanks
I just got a Rally a month ago as my first bike and it's fantastic. I'm 6'1 and about 195. I'm absolutely loving the fuel efficiency, range, and smoothness of the Rally. I had read that the headlight was better than the stock 300L headlight, and like you said, it definitely provides excellent visibility at night. I'm going to stick with the stock tires since I'm mainly commuting on it right now, but when it's time for new rubber, I plan on trying the IRC Battle Rally TR8's.
I bought a Rally back in July 2022 and I plan to take it on a trip from Oregon to Patagonia in February. A reverse itchy boots trip.
I am brand new to motorcycles and this bike fits my needs. I do envy the power to weight ratios of my friends bikes (SWM500 / DR650) but at the end of the day the Rally gets me wherever I want to go. I was able to keep up with my friends and their gas mileage and fuel range seemed to be more of the limiting factor on our ride.
Loaded up with gear there is not much suspension travel for me and I bottomed the bike out hard going too fast off-road or specifically when trying to hit sand dunes at speed to make it to the top.
All in all I love this bike and your content! I appreciate the perspective and practical advice you provide. Great videos! I plan on making a TH-cam channel soon covering my adventures because I have a passion for travel and videography.
Thanks for all the tips and encouragement to new riders. And for putting in the time to invest in an ADV / Dual Sport community.
What a great review. I’m looking at buying the Rally and honest videos like this are so helpful.
Thanks again - Alex, Qld Australia
Hi Andrew, I've watched a number of your videos and appreciate them. I was amused at a couple of things in your review of the Honda CRF300L Rally. You referred to "older guys at 60". I was one of the first in the west to be lucky enough to get one of the plain CRF300L's and I am 71. I had dirt bikes around much of my life. I kept a half dozen around when my son was growing up (I had a little moto cross track in my yard. My yard is 20 acres). I lost my wife to cancer 14 years ago and my son moved off to college the next. I got rid of all the dirt bikes and got a Harley Softail Heritage Classic. I love that bike but started missing the dirt a couple of years ago. When I was looking for what would be best for me I came up with the Honda CRF250L. Of course that was when they changed to the CRF300L and I wanted new. I did a lot of thinking about the rally vs the L. and feel I have my Harley for t he longer road trips and live in the mountains of the northeastern tip of California so I wanted something for the dirt, trails, single track, camping in the mountains etc. After watching reviews such as yours, please like Itchy Boots, etc I feel I did pick the best for me. I feel the CRF300L has all the power I need. Regarding the suspension, I weigh about 150 and feel the stock suspension is find for me (and I do ride on some challenging terrain). I do think I picked a perfect bike for me to do most anything I want in the mountains and I can legally ride it on the road to trails when needed. I really love my CRF300L. Thanks again for your youtube videos
That was the most informative video on this motorcycle that I have watched. I'm in the U.K. 64 yrs old and wanting to get back into riding motorcycles after a 34yr gap. I don’t want anything too heavy. I'm not interested in going fast. I just want a bike which is fun, frugal and looks good too. The Honda cfr300 rally just ticks so many boxes!
I am a keen cyclist on the road and also mtb on the trails and I just see this motorcycle would be a smooth transition to getting back into motorcycles.
Thanks Andrew for a great video 👏👍
Picking up my grandson 2024 CRF110F for Christmas. I accidentally 😂 bought myself a 300L Rally! Pick them up in December. Can’t wait and I’m a new subscriber. Let’s Go!
Excellent content. I watched all the way until the end. You have a great delivery, combined with authenticity and obvious expertise and experience in the subject matter. Thanks for your time doing these videos, they are very helpful. More please!
this is on top of my list for next bike purchase , thanks for such a detailed breakdown , and as you asked i stayed till the end 🙂
Owner opinion: I changed the front and rear suspension to K-tech ( I am 6'2" 265lbs) great upgrade worth it. It doesn't bottom out. I have zero issues with the weight of the bike. It feel light to me. The 550 ecu and exhaust will also improve performance. If you are looking for a bike to have fun riding that reliable this bike is for you. If you are looking for a super fast bike this might not be for you.
I got my 2023 Rally about a month ago it was a 23 left over, I really love it suits me just fine . WV. I’m 65 got rid of my DR 650, the pig.
I'm fixing to buy one. I'm 54 and an experienced rider. Great video and ty for review.
To reckon or not to reckon. That is the question? (I reckon)
Always enjoy the content. Have watched and rewatched many of your videos to help with mods. Love almost everything about my Rally. Plastics are a little fragile. I do wish for a little more get up and go at times, but keeps me out of trouble. I have the stock 550 91 octane ECU and Andreani/Nitron combo suspension. Love the suspension set up, and only gripe is the difficult to adjust preload on the Nitron spring. Thanks for all the time you put into the CRF vids. Super helpful and informative.
Just completed a 32 day 7,500K trip in Thailand with a friend on a CRF250L and he borrowed my CRF300 Rally. Some off road, less travelled roads and a blast on these bikes. I also have a NC750X DCT with only 264,000 Kilometres but I'm loving the CRF more and more. Great Video. I recently travelled to Laos as well on my CRF250L Solo , I think my videos on my channel show exactly why this bike is so practical.
I watched the whole vid, love your content. I just bought the 300l a few months ago because of your vids☺️.
Well thank you for all of your support.
No trouble whatsoever watching this review to the conclusion...for me, even a bit longer would've been welcomed. Was already sold on a 300L Rally before this video...now you've made want two of 'em!
Thank you for this review...it answered all questions I had about the Rally, and quite a few I hadn't considered.
Haha well I am glad you found value in my video!
Love the 250 Rally! Going on 2 years. Made a trip down to Big bend and back. Rally made it a súper easy ride.
Great video! I have had a number of bikes in my motorcycle riding so I am not new at this. I had a 250L and sold it and really missed it but I moved on. My last "big" bike was an Africa Twin. I loved the bike but hated the weight. So, my thought was, hey, I had a 250L and loved it I'll sell the AT and try to get my hands on a 300L Rally. Well, my dealer just happened to have one not spoken for so I grabbed it. I have the Rally a year now and added a few things, one of which was a K-Tech rear shock/spring. It made a big difference. The Rally reminds me of my AT but a lot lighter. It rides like a big bike without the weight. It was a good decision. I just turned 70 last month and have no regrets about selling the AT. I do love the Rally and it inspires confidence especially without the extra weight. On an unrelated note, I purchased my first ever scooter this past summer. A Suzuki Burgman 400. It's a BLAST! I know that scooters have a stigma and MC riders look down at scooters but at my stage I'm all about enjoyment and fun. At present I have a Triumph Bonnie, a 300 Rally and the Burg.
hey Andrew, just want you to know I appreciate you, your videos without question are in a class of their own, professional, entertaining, top notch information and I always watch each one all the way through, cheers!
Thank you so much Brad your support means a ton. I am glad you enjoy and I will try to keep making content that you will find entertaining in the area of Dual sport motorcycles.
@@MotorcyclesOffroad Andrew, thanks so much, I've been actively riding 91 Honda XR600R since new, but am seriously considering CRF300L,, appreciate you...cheers
Thanks for that Andrew. I'm in The Netherlands with a BMW g650 Xcountry and contemplating my next bike. I ride TET, commute 50kms to work and back and during my vacation head down to the Spanish Pyrenees. That leaves me weighing up between the cb500x or the crf300l or Rally. I enjoy your channel and it has helped me to narrow down my choice. Keep up the good work!
Andrew, I really enjoyed the video, stayed to the end, and let you know as requested. I am not sure if the 300 Rally is the one for me but your video has moved it back into a strong spot on my list of contenders for my next bike. Thank you and wish you much success with your channel.
Thank you James!
Wow! That was easily the best review I've seen on the L/Rally. Subbed.
Hey thank you! One of the first videos I did on the channel 2yrs ago was the 300L review. Check it out if you havent.
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Great videos on the 300L and Rally. I’ve seen al your vids from beginning to end.
I’ve been wanting the Rally for almost two years now. I don’t think I’ll be getting my hands on one any time soon though. My first bike was a cbr300r. I’ve drive a dual sport bike once before and fell in love. It gave me so much confidence and freedom.
Anyway, thank you for all these vids and please keep ‘em coming. I like watching bike comparisons and bike mods/improvements. Hope to see more of that. Cheers!
Well done ! Best review of this bike I’ve seen.
Thanks 👍 I am glad you enjoyed it!
Watch all video and all the way to the end. Love your videos. Learn alot here im looking to get one
great review. I have CRF250 rally, upgraded suspension, and will take on everything that I want to do and more.
Nice, I never rode one. I did do a 300L vs 250L side by side video though.
Good video. I'm a 59 year old retired guy. Rode when I was younger. This past February I finally found and purchased a CT125 Honda Trail. I enjoyed it more than I thought. I put almost 3100 miles on it this year. Only thing is, on the Highway, when I have to get on one, I struggle to get 55mph out of it depending on the grade. That is the only reason I am looking at the Rally. I weigh 215 and I'm 6'0''. The problem I am running into, and you addressed it. I cant find one in stock anywhere. Same problem I had with the little CT125. Looks like It would suit my needs pretty well. I haven't rode a CRF300 as of yet. If the CT was available in a say 175 or 200 I would be totally happy with it. Its been a fun little bike and gets 120mpg for me.
Ahoy Andrew!
Just a quick message to say: Well Done with your motorcycle videos.
The trails ridden & the proximity to the Ocean in 1 of the videos felt Just Right to me.
I'll keep an 👁️ for more of your offerings & *guidance*.🏍️
Thanks! I love your videos and always watch the full length.
Thank you!
I always watch your complete videos and several times I have this motorcycle, regards
Thank you!
Great content Andrew, Im new to motorcycling and have been honing in on my personal goals for a bike. As a new rider who wants a light weight ADV for BDR camping and house to fire road camping this looks like a winner in my book. Low price, lower seat height, not too powerful to scare a new rider, and highly capable out of the box. I think Ill be purchasing one this summer.... Thanks again for the review. I stayed on until the end... and tbh it was because where you ride has some pretty cool trails and it was good to see the CRFs capability on the terrain
You do a great job with your reviews
Thank you!
Watched full video, thank you for your comments and review! I wanna get a 300Ls for a first time bike. Gonna learn on it and then give it to my wife so we can ride 😊
I have a 2021 Crf 300L Rally stock motor exhaust and front suspension added a Hyperpro rear spring made a big difference to me and less expensive love my rally👍 nice informative vid 👍👍
Nice, Congratz on the awesome bike.
Great job! I watched the entire video. Loved it.
Looking at this bike, found your review very helpful. Gonna pull the trigger. 67 yr. old here. Thank you.
Glad I could help you.
Australia here. Mine arrives in March, I'm a 57yo rider who had a 22 year break, came back to riding with a sports tourer about 4 years ago, but I cut my teeth on an XL500R and the dirt has been calling me. Can't wait to have this bike that won't be trying to kill me every time I twist the throttle. Yes I watched all the way thru!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and safe travels.
Hey man, great review! As someone who's in the same boat weight-wise, super informative. I'm glad to hear the suspension is rideable for someone like me. And if I want to I can upgrade later.
Yeah, so just spin the preload a bit. I rode the 300L for a whole year with stock suspension. I used my legs the entire time when offroad but we should be doing that anyhow.
Watched the entire vid -- best Rally review out there!
Thank you!
Watched til the end. Made my decision. Im picking up the rally. Thanks for a great informative video .
No problem and thank you!
Hey, watched the whole video of course, I really enjoy watching every one because of the unbiased and professional approach you take with every one. The only thing I was missing is a clear statement of performance difference from stock to new exhaust/ ECU etc. in terms of percentage or something similar.
But great informative videos that always answer everything I'd want to know about.
Ahh I understand that. Well at this point all I can say is it is a performance upgrade that just feels better. In a future video I will measure the difference. I took 4-5 runs at 10mph to 50mph and 4-5 at 40mph to 70mph. Now that I have the ECU and exhaust ect I will do it again and use the frame timing in the video to get true times and compare the difference.
@@MotorcyclesOffroad Okay awesome, thanks. Its just difficult to get know how much of a difference such an investment makes if its not possible to experience it yourself. So by quantifying it it gets a lot easier :)
I just got a 2021 Rally last week and I love it. I read a ton of comments complaining about the suspension, but it’s not that bad unless you are going to do some pretty serious off-roading. I’m 6’2” 240 lbs and I don’t feel the bike bottoming out when I go over bumps. It’s all about how you ride I guess. I know it’s a relatively small displacement bike, but I wish it had a little more torque throughout the entire range. I don’t have to be poppin 3rd gear wheelies, but I wish it had a little more pull in the 3rd and 4th gears. Overall I LOVE the bike and would recommend it to anyone looking for an all around, Swiss army style bike.
Great video. I'm really looking at pulling the trigger on one of these. Thanks for helping make my decision easier, lol.
Really good review, mate. I have a CRF 1000 L Africa twin adventure sports, but might get one of these to share with my lads. Subscribed.
Thanks for the video. I'm just north of 50 and haven't been on a bike in some time. We're moving out to the country this year and I am wanting something for putting around town, a little interstate use (very little) and some dirt/gravel roads. The Rally is really intriguing.
I'm used to street bikes and cruisers. A coworker was selling his 300L with 200 miles on it. I was curious so I gave it a test ride. Ran it through a field and hopped a couple curbs and what I call "the giggle factor" took over. That's when I know it's a keeper. Pulled the trigger and take delivery next week. Pretty excited
Loved the video, watched the whole thing, new to the channel but subscribed. Hoping to get into bikes as soon as I can afford it, got my license a few years ago, this is exactly the kinda bike I'm looking for.
Excellent video! I'm getting interested to arrange a testdrive in the spring.
Nice, they are solid motorcycles all around.
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Hi mate yeah I did get my 300l about 3 months ago running it in now I can probably do some mods
Great review as always, I recently bought a 300l that came with the upgraded suspension, 550 performance stage 1 ECU, a black widow full exhaust, and DNA filter, For my taste the black widow exhaust was a little bit loud, so I ended up installing the silent kit from wings exhaust that I I been using on my KTM 690 and it worked out perfect, the 300l it's a great bike, my only complaint is that with the current setup am averaging 63mpg if I compare it to 58mpg from my 690 that I ride a little bit more aggressively , other than that I love the bike
I watched yor whole video....cool shirts too
Watched it 😄 this video gets suggested from the adventure bike research I've done. I've tried different enduro options in past 125s/250s and 500range - the rally was a nice surprise, it felt like sofa in forest trails. I sort of get the "too soft" suspension but i think there's increased fork travel - overall it's nice relaxing drive even on the rough surfaces. I've already made a choice to go FE501 but still like to check if my impressions of Rally were similar to other riders 😅
Watched the whole video, great review. Going to save it for the info on your mods. Would buy 1 of your shirts, but am broke AF 😂 because I’m picking up my new Rally with all the crash bars ect. Great channel thanks for all the info
I have a 250RL. Essentially the same bike with 3 less hp than the 300. It was my first bike and I put 1500 miles on it before I outgrew it. Having no basis of comparison I really loved the bike. It is silky smooth, extremely comfortable, looks cool, and can tractor up any trail without too much fuss. It sips gas but has a relatively small tank even on the Rally. It is just a really tame bike for moderate riding. Once I started to push things a little harder is where its shortcomings start to pop up. It is a heavy bike for its engine, and it carries its weight high, making it feel even heavier. It will go, and can keep up with traffic but just barely and you have to ring its neck to get up to speed. You can run it full throttle through 1st 2nd, and third and just be keeping up with traffic leaving a light. The suspension although soft and compliant does more harm than good when on a bumpy trail. It like riding a pogo stick at speed, better slow way down and crawl over the whoops because it bucks and can upset your stability. When stopping , due to the terrible front suspension, the bike nosedives. When accelerating the bike noses up, and at night the headlight shines up or down when accelerating or decelerating. I bought a KTM 690 Euduro after test riding it. The 690 weighs about the same, but has excellent suspension, and carries its weight low, making it feel better balanced. I am not a fast rider by any stretch but the 690 really shines where the 250 falls short. I understand that the 250LR can be upgraded but in the end, it is still small displacement heavy bike. The 250LR is a fantastic little bike, depending on what you use if for. It has excellent build quality and is perfect around town commuting and trails. It has its limitations which is the reality that alot of reviewers will gloss over. Cheers and happy riding.
As always another great review, thanks Andrew.
Thank you for watching.
I have the 250 Rally, living in New Zealand. I LOVE it! Although its my first bike, i am riding it pretty hard, through the rough and rocky, unforgiving NZ terrain. Through rivers, up mountains, powering up steep hillclimbs, over jumps and on long road trips. It does everything really well, and handles any terrain. The bike always gets me back out of any situation. Its light enough to pick up alone and its tough.
Its a great value bike. and because its relatively cheap, im not too afraid of dropping it ( its taken a beating) .
I will do the suspension upgrade, im not heavy (70kg) but jumping can bottom out and rebound is an issue.
Great review. I'm really enjoying my CRF300L Rally along with my R1200GSA.
That is a really awesome pair, I bet with those 2 you have road and offroad covered pretty well.
Great review. Looking at getting one. Ride safe.
That's a solid bike. I went to test ride one today and it was sold already.
I have one fully stock (plus crash bars) with ABS & love it. I am 53 years old, 5'-10" 178 pounds & it handles nicely for me. I only occasionally ride it in U.S. Forest, though. I was one of the first ones to get one in July 2021 but have less than 100 miles on it with an average of 12 miles per hour. Wife enjoys riding it with me, too. She is 5'-7" 145 pounds. It handles us both with no issues.
Thanks for this. Currently considering the Honda, a KTM 390 or a Fantic cabellero as a first off road bike. Currently ride an SV650S in the UK. Am on the shorter side at 5’3” and light with it.
Watched to the end and found the modification suggestions helpful
I watched the video to the end. I don't own a 300 rally. I just love your content.
Thank you Kurt, you are awesome!
Awesome review, looking to buy one myself, moving from an XRE300
Thanks for making this video. I bought a 2018 klr to get back into riding both on and off road. I'm happy with my purchase but as a 65kg rider I know I'll appreciate both having a heavy bike to begin with and can't wait until I can upgrade to something a bit lighter.👍👍
Nice, and KLRs are solid reliable bikes.
Watched to the end! Some of your best comments were in the end.
Well thank you Glenn I am glad to have your support!
Good stuff, watched up to now and beyond 😊
Nice vid! Thanks for sharing all of this information about the rally. I’m currently a 2014 VSTROM 1000 owner and would really love something a bit smaller for the off road riding I’m doing with that bike. But I hate the thought of trailering to go ride trails. Load and go!
For me it can go either way, sometimes I ride to the trails sometimes I cart the bike(s) there.
Very good review. I am going off road for 45 years now. A soft suspension with a 30% of negative travel is best for touring and modest speeds on the trails. But people who mix up our nature with a race track won’t understand….
That was us 😀 Really enjoy your videos. We have a pair of 300Ls now.. in addition to the Groms 👍 If we didn't have the T7s the Rallly would be the one for sure.
Yes! I loved your series, I binged watched the whole thing. Doing the TAT on the groms had to be a huge task.
Great video! I've been looking at the klx300 and klr650 but I'm now leaning towards the 300 rally as it will suit my needs better than the above mentioned .
Thank you for the straightforward and helpful review.
No problem, glad you liked it.
Thanks for your work.Very useful, probably not only for me. Merry Christmas to everyone from Central Europe.
Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks for the comment!
Hello I'm new,ish to motorcycling at 43 years of age, but allways wanted a bike I have an apriliasx 125 with wintergrip2 tyres as I travel in all weathers including snow rain and ice and love it, I've had the bike nearly a year and have many bikes in my likes list, for instance, tenere660,700 or bmwf800, obviously bit big for a 2nd bike, but I do like the crf300 rally especially after watching season 6 of itchy boots on TH-cam traveling thousands of miles on her crf300rally, so it's had a real workout and very capable bike and will be my first bike after passing my test, I love it and can't wait to have one 👍
Great video. I’m trying to decide between a 300l and 300l Rally.
Good viddy. I have a WR250R and my buddy has a 300 Rally. We went on a 600 mile overland weekend trip and I could tell he had an advantage over me with the down low torque on rocky hill climbs. Top end on HWY was the same. When I rode his, I was disappointed about the soft suspension and how wide the tank was. I (6"4") could not get comfy with my long legs. Also, the WR feels a bit more snatchy on the throttle where the Rally is super smooth.
Thanks for the video, watched it to the end - as a beginner in off roading with a 300L most of the mods you suggest aren/t really necessary for me. Its the basic mods that I felt more important like the boot frame protectors, a bash plate and uprated hand guards as the basics. But it's great that there is so much you can do to upgrade - and thanks for highlighting areas I wouldn't have even thought of.
Does the rally need boot frame guards or just the L?
@@MotorcyclesOffroad Only having the L I don't know. But it certainly helps frame scratch on the L
Bought the rally last year in May. First bike ever and I would say it was on the heavier end at first but I grew with the bike and it has definitely made me a better rider. Front suspension was one of the first things I upgraded as I started to ride more aggressively. I am definitely looking to upgrade to a DRZ400 or Honda XR650 after I drop my rally a few more times and get better. These are almost in the same weight class as the rally but with some more power to get me out of situations the rally might bearly get me out of 😅
Well of you have the money look into a KTM690
Right to the end of the video. Great content
Thank you for the support, and catch them geckos!
Awesome review man thank you! Stayed until the end as it was helpful 👌
Well thank you, glad you liked it!
Love this video as I’m thinking about purchasing my first adv bike. I watched the whole video!
Awesome, what are you thinking of picking up?
@@MotorcyclesOffroad new to ADV but I know I’ll ride more road than off road. My heart wants the BMW 1250 GS; however, I’m warming to the idea of a lighter bike like the CRF300L or a Tenere 700.
Thanks for the review Andrew,,, I bought a rally and plan on running it stock for now . Most likely do a few up grades over time, tires and hand guards... most likely rack uo some miles on slab and easy off road trails,,, moderate sections once in awhile...
Thx again Andew,,, you put up a great take on what you think about the bike compare too other units you've owned and ridden...
Don from Western Canada,,, 50 years of 2 wheels,,, 40 of them cross threaded and sideways on dual-sport bikes...
Cheers
Wow great video. Totally agree with everything that was said/shown.
Andrew, I've watched two of your videos now all the way to the end. I enjoy your narration style. I'm currently on a wait list for a Tenere 700, but the 300 Rally is definitely piquing my interest. Subbed.
Awesome matt, Well I have done a review of the Tenere as well as the side by side of these 2 bikes. I am glad you enjoy the content.
Great stuff watched it always in the end. Good luck from Omaha Nebraska.
Thank you, and good luck to you too.
I'm 65 years old and just took my first ride on my new 2024 Rally on some back road trails and roads. Love it! I am coming from a Tenere 700 that is too much bike for me when the riding gets technical. I rode thru some mud holes, sand sections and rocky bits and this bike is a dream! On the T7 I would have been shi$ing myself. I'm 6'2" and 200 llbs and so far the only required upgrade that is needed is handlebar risers. I found it very difficult to stand on the stock bike. I've also ordered the YSS rear shock replacement as the bike is so soft it is funny. I want to do some BDR's on this bike so a better rear shock will be appreciated. I'm also going to replace the gear shifter lever and brake lever as they are rather comical in their construction. But what a bike!!
Just put a deposit down on a 300 Rally to be delivered just after Memorial Day... Thanks Andrew. You sealed the deal for me. --Tripp
Awesome! let me know when you get it, it will be a great day.
I am loving mine after a few mods. Rolled over 5,500 miles since June with mostly daily miles and a few Offroad days. The Oxford Heated Grips are keeping me rolling with temps in the 30s here but I refuse to take my truck to work anymore. Its just so much more fun on the little Rally.
You also benefit from the great gas mileage when you use it as a little commuter.
@@MotorcyclesOffroad Very true. Usually between 65-80MPG depending on how hard I'm flogging the little bike. Im saving hundreds a month compared to my Lexus 4x4 that gets around 13mpg
Outstanding review, with so much detail.
On the subject of road speed, I am a 66 year old that has been steadily downsizing for some time. I only do road, not much off road opportunity in my part of Germany.
I asked myself, "what's my normal top speed". Typically 60mph. So any bike that can do 20% more than that, is fast enough. Ride a 350 Enfield at the moment but would love to add a Rally to the stable.
You are rather persuasive..