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
Best all round value bike on the market (IMO), capable of genuine round the world travel without breaking into a sweat. (The rally version). Love to see a review of the Honda ADV350 adventure scooter when it reaches the showrooms. Just ordered one off spec and delivery not till April. It could be the biggest selling bike this year. (Its bigger brother the ADV750 was hondas biggest seller last year, mainly in southern europe. I love your channel as you appreciate all bikes regardless of make and size.
This bike would be perfect for me! If only the law permitted 17 year olds to spend bit of extra cash and buy well built adequately powered bikes instead of just 125s...
Ironically, this test is next up after I just finished watching the latest video from Itchy Boots, riding her CRF300 Rally through Panama (fantastic series, by the way). Nice review. Sometimes the little bolides can be even more fun to thrash than the big 'uns. 😎
Love my 250 rally, for a small single the mileages people have put on them are amazing, no reason to think the 300 will not be the same and as you say that bit of extra power shall always be welcome in a small engined bike
I've bought the 300 Rally to replace my 19 plate 250L, the improvement figures seem miniscule on paper, but in the real world Honda have made a very good improvement in grunt for both off road, 2nd is now awesome, and road, 6th will now actually pull well and will maintain 70-75 with ease, I really enjoy this bike and am very pleased with it. Some times makers do terrible updates, Honda have done a great job with this update !!
Put some slightly more road orientated tyres (and much stickier) like I have on my 250L- Avon Trailriders, and it transforms the bike when used for tearing around country lanes, and can still be used for light green laning.
I like the versatility of going almost anywhere and I do now retired in Portugal. I take 1 to 3 hour trips. To me it feels it's the right bike to go exploring with. Love the moments
Very interesting Andy once again thanks. I've just purchased a Voge 300 rally here in Spain a very similar bike pick it up next week. I've now had my voge 500ds for two years and I can't fault it. I'm hoping the 300 is as good. Will let you know . Lewis and Gill.
Would love a traillie around that sort of capacity as a second bike. They were absolute staples when I started riding. Top fun! Shame the UK market doesn't seem interested, but maybe that will change as fuel prices increase. Bring back the XT500!
Hi Rick, in my opion, the UK market has always been interested in this type of bike, it`s the manufacturers that don`t seem interested, due to lack of profit on a less valuable machine. The major manufacturers employ very successful marketing men to "sell us what they want us to buy", and they do that by manipulation of facts to divert your attention away from what we really want because they can`t make so much profit on such bikes, they cost proportionally more to develope for cc than big bikes, and then they claim they can`t sell them economically. Again, that`s my opinion, but based on decades of eperience and dissatisfaction.
Hi Rick, Me too! I started out on an XL 125 and then an MTX 200. I used to love the XT's as well. The CRL would be great parked next to the GS :) and its great value for money as TMF says!
Its crazy why no manufacturers make a 40hp single 400cc, ultralight adventure bike (140kg or less), with 8 k service intervals that you can ride all day on road or track, for £7k or less.
@@olddirtbiker5088 not available in uk, impressive machine but looking at specs, says 1200 mile service intervals? and that seat looks a bit too extreme for an adventure bike with no wind protection. Im thinking a slimmed down crf300 rally with 400-450cc single, decent suspension and comfortable enough for all day riding. Needs minimum 6k miles between services as noone wants to bother with servicing on a long trip. Maybe £7k is dreaming, but should be able to deliver that for under £8k. Sub $11k US. The more people i speak to the more i think this would be a best seller. The closest is the KTM390 Adventure but at 158kg is a little heavy and ergonomics not off road orientated enough. (TMF has reviewed) A Honda CRF450 rally is the bike we all want.
You mentioned it had more poke compared to your old 250L which had the stage 2 mods same as mine. I pick up my new 300L on 1st March - decided to go for it to get increase in performance but keep it OEM. I only get 52mpg on the 250L with mods & have an aftermarket tank - hoping I get same range on 300L stock. Here's hoping!
I have a CRF250L Rally and a CRF300L, the 300 is far better on power and fuel economy is unreal, long distances I can get 102mpg, on the trails in portugal it drops to 85mpg.
Great little bike, light, small capacity, not very powerful but still managing to be a serious motorbike. Good to see the bike we've watched Norally ride over perilous ravines and intrepid mountain tracks, ridden on the hazardous challenges of Southern England.
@@thulsadoom544 lol I’ve got big bikes too. Not gonna learn a thing about riding in the dirt on the AT, which is probably the worst big adv on the market
Don't think the 300s have a bolt on sub frame like the 250s had. Only really relevant though if the bike has a particularly hard life or it carries a lot of luggage where the sub frame might get damaged. (e.g. Noraly's sub frame collapsed when she took part in the Kalahari Rally in October '21.)
Got one of these recently - superb bike. I was lucky to find one due to a cancelled order. Otherwise you may find a long waiting list as they are such sought after machines in the UK.
Great review as always.. I've ridden " big bikes" fireblades, Sp1. Blackbirds. Tigers. Gsxr's for the past 25 years.I Deicided to try downsizing to a little 300. After lots of research I took a gamble and bought a zontes 310zt. And wow. Its fantastic. What with speed cameras and dash cans I feel the days of ripping around back roads are numbered. Plus cheap insurance and tax and 90mpg! Is a massive upside. I'd love to see you do a review. The zontes brand really have upped the game when it comes to Chinese bikes and most bikers opinions on them..
Same, used to ride 600s went up to 800cc, but something was always missing..... fun! Smaller bikes are much more fun, especially in bad weather, you can get the back end out in the rain, you can ring their little necks and not worry about your license and you can carve up bigger bikes quite easily, had a versus 300x, a Himalayan (urgh) and now on the cb300r, just need a bit more power. The mt03 and ktms are spot on the money for weight and power imo.
Within 2 years the price goes from £5199 to £5799....anyway I'm still going to buy one at the age of 58 despite my disgruntled wife taking a very dim view of anything 2 wheels and motorised...great vid.
Question from a new rider: This looks like a great bike, but how is it on wet pavement, safety wise? I’m getting my license in Dublin, and though I really have my heart set on the crf-300 I’m concerned about road-holding in a rainy context with the stock tires, especially for a new rider
Been waiting for this one Andy, I have to use 30 minutes of motorway on my "special" route and ask for your thoughts using this bike. Love the "Noraly" engine noise! 👌
i dont understand why honda named the bike crf and no xr maybe im wrong but in my eyes it seams slow i never drive the newer models i tried the older one witch it was fast for 250 but 300cc in 2022 idk my 1988 gilera 180 fxr seems faster than this am i wrong ?? i seen videos and it struggles to get at 70mph same with kawa i believe that the older models are way better they dont even have a crank whats the point to use it as a dual sport
I just bought a 2022 crf300l and it is pretty good for just daily driving and commuting around town. Mine hits 74 with just full throttle and no tucking. I’ve got it to 83. I also only weigh 140 so....I’ve put 800 miles on it already and I love it. It can power wheelie in 1st and 2nd and it handles pretty well. For a 286cc I wish it had alittle more top end but you can mod it out and make like 5-10 more hp. My buddy has a 2021 and he has decked it out completely and he can hit 85 with no tucking and like 93 with tucking. It is a 300 so it’s not going to be super powerful but for what it is it’s a really good bike to just mess around with around your town. I changed mine into a super moto and I have a yoshi exhaust and I love it. Most of the roads I use are 35mph so power is no issue at all. If you’re going to be using the highway a lot then I wouldn’t recommend this but for off roaring and daily driving it’s amazing.
Quality review mate as always, how funny…..a few weeks ago i added the CRF 300 rally version to my collection. Totally agree, a lovely vibrant machine, a lot of fun for the money and a looker too. Kind regards Beans.
I've been looking forward to your take on the 300L. I bought my 250L before Honda announced the new model, but I did get a bargain as a result and some of the cosmetic changes are incorporated on the last of the 250Ls. These CRFs are fabulous particularly when you consider that even if you do a little green laning you will actually spend 80% of the time getting to and from the trails so their road manners are very relevant. For most people a dedicated off road machine probably wouldn't suit as well so Honda have got it absolutely right 🙂
Yes Ive been waiting for a test of the new model as I did enjoy the riding and all the mods that u went through with the development of the crf 250 , u much improved it. Ive been thinking about some light green lane enjoyment although I do have a Yam DT 250 back from when I bought it in 1975 , its a bit precious but when its running again I do hope to get out on it for the first time in many years
the little extra power is matched by the little increase in weight, so any improvement is marginal, slightly heavier to pick up when it goes over, seat could be lower? For what it is they could got little bit more performance out of the 250? there are a lot countries where 400cc engine meets requirements to go on the express ways. I think a 350cc would have been a better engine size to go for or 400. I genuinely couldn't see the point in it. I prefer smaller older bike. nice review others no doubt will like the new latest up grade. I live in Asia and it is rare to see bikes bigger than 250cc on the dirt trails. the terrain can difficult and require you to carry your bike. At a push when you have to you can man handle 250cc back but to be honest even they are too heavy.
Watching again. Well. After having a fantastic day at Mick Extance Experiance day… I after lots of reviews decided to get one of these. I was thinking of the same bike at M,E which is a Beta X Trianer 300cc 2stroke. But with that I thought for on the road wouldn’t be adequate. They do have a 300RR model but reviews says it lacks power. So then there is a race edition, that I can’t seem to find any road registered. So yes. I Decided this HONDA CRF300L would be the better choice for light off roading. After all, I do have a slipped disk. Where as I thought on my Africa Twin the bike is capable. But I wasn’t. But oh the Crf 300l I think I might be. Tough if I’m not 😂 I’ll have it for four years 😂
I really enjoyed this episode. I found your channel 2 years ago when I bought my 2017 CRF250L. The new 300L offers some nice upgrades including more power, the ABS, and the gear indicator. I like the black wheels. Thanks TMF
Cheers for this super vid. I ordered one of these in November, will it arrive in March? These are very popular and Honda can’t make enough of them! So I may have to be even more patient…. Safe riding…
Why is HONDA not releasing the 2022 model? They only show the 2020 and 2021. I see 2022 CRF450 RL. I hope they will update the suspension for 2022 to be in line with the Kawasaki KLX300, which is priced higher and has a much better suspension. The only thing holding me back is suspension. I dont want to spend another $1,300-$1,500 for a Nitron kit straight away. Come on HONDA!
Hey TMF! Just watched this again as I’m in the market for a small capacity dual sport. Can you get the Voge 300 Rally in the UK? I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts about it as it looks like a direct copy of the CRF300L but substantially cheaper!
Just buy a c... Wow! A fairly light, small bike that is off-road capable, doesn't have stupid plastic protruding out over the front that is bolted to the frame, and probably doesn't burn too much fuel. If only it had points, a carb, and a paint job that wasn't so ugly, oh, and a moving map display, cargo rack, and a tow bar (and also 30-more brake horse power), it might just start to hold some appeal.
I had missed this review. I actually came onboard your channel just because I was interested in buying a CRF and you had one. I did buy one but choose the more road going version which was also offered at the time, the CRF250M. I still own that bike and absolutely love it as a commuting machine. Use it every day. I was hoping that Honda would bring out an SM version of the L so that I could upgrade to that for a bit more power and some peace of mind in having a new bike. Sadly they still didn’t bring out a 17” wheel version. Some people have done their own conversion but I’d like to buy a standard factory one. Fingers cross they do one and I’ll bd a very happy man.
Great video. Funny everyone with the 300L seems to own and love their 250L. Me included, although my 250L is a 1993. The slipper clutch works both ways. Slips one way, grabs the other way. That's how they got the clutch pull so light. There is a video explaining the slipper clutch. Very cool bike. 10.2" suspension travel. Same as my '93 250L. The 300L has 5 more HP than my old 1983 XR350R that I thought was quite powerful and would pull third gear power wheelies. I love my new CRF300L and it inspired my new channel that I'm trying to grow so I can join in on the fun and TH-cam motorcycle community. Liked and subscribed! 🙂
Arhh .. they look great 👍 fun! .. ive been an itchy boots fan (& you TMF!, plus a few u tubers 🌠) for a couple yrs now... its amazing just what the little Honda can do in the right hands! Another helpful review from you! I just got back from a chilly but fun, day out on the 790 (which your review added to my decision last month 😁✅️) .. if I could afford another bike these "green laners" seems like a good idea 💡 cheers 🌤💯
Thanks for another fun review. Over here in the colonies, supply is severely limited on these bikes. I wanted one and couldn’t find anybody to take my money for one. I lucked out and picked up a 2020 Yamaha WR250R for the gravel roads, double track, and sing,e-track trails. (Not sure where “green lanes” fit into a that lexicon…)
Great little bike for here in the western cape, South Africa. We have some of the world's best mountain passes and thousands of kms of gravel roads... An offroad bikers heaven..
Again, here I am watching a video on a bike I have limited interest in but can’t miss the presentation. Unfortunately for me I don’t have ready access to off-road sections and living in a Baltimore suburb dual sports have a bit of stigma around them.
Have you bought it? My 250 which is languishing in my farm barn is awesome, but in the wrong place...haha In Thailand, this bike brand new, cost £3,300 pounds, it also comes in black and white colour.. It is my next purchase. There is so much off roading here, with no worries of byways, dog walkers and horses!!!!! Nice review/comparison.
Great video as usual. Thought you might of risked a bit of off road around the back of Whiteleaf. Your not that far from the Ridgeway at Chinnor, I used to take the KMX to it but that was in the 90s. Not sure your allowed to do this nowadays. If anyone wants more info on Green Laneing contact the Trial Riders Federation, they used to be very helpful.
Nice little bike for just having fun I would imagine, and just shooting off up a lane or track without too much trouble. Also, more versatile as it looks, tank bag, back pack, and a whole weekend of fun to be had. Although lil old me would need steps to get on it lol.
@@TheMissendenFlyer dual but 90% road, I've test ridden the ktm, it's very relaxed, I was expecting a highly strung engine. And ridden the crf250 off road, just want that pep onroad and owning the cb300r currently, the KTM is Def a bit more of a long termer.
Hopefully they become more available over the next few months really impossible still I've gone from a 1200gsa te - 1000xt - f800gs - to a vstrom 650xt which is perfect for my tiny back roads an road touring did a 600 mile day last week on it in total comfort. I do keep thinking a 300 rally will be the next one into the stable though keep going back and forward between that and the 300L. Off to Iceland next year with my old man on a pair of bikes dependant on what we end up with :) one things for sure though lightness is the priority now if only Suzuki would give us the dr650 updated over here or ktm a more long service interval 500 single.
Nice review of a decent bike. Looks a fun bike that anyone could buy & enjoy. I tend to prefer smaller capacity bikes as you can use most of the performance most of the time, they're also lighter & of course cheaper too so win win.
@@seanpetersen8044 It''s a shame because I quite fancied one myself. I watch Dual Dorks TH-cam channel and a few others and they look like good fun. We haven't officially had the DR200 either but for about two years the VanVan 200 was available here and I was tempted but it wasn't off road focused enough for me. I ended up buying a Beta Alp 200 which uses the DR200 engine and that is great on our green lanes but a bit too slow on the road unfortunately.
@@ed.barker7069 the tw200 has a similar problem it's very slow on road for example at stoplights you feel like you're slowing traffic down behind you. But the large tires make green laning super fun!
I just ordered one! 65 years old! Just for cruising back roads!
Cool!
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
I would love an updated XR650 that looks like this.
Amazed non of the other big, Japanese manufacturers make similar really. For example, no modern DRZ400?
Great bike.
Happy travels 👍
Yes odd given the popularity of the CRF
I have the KLX 300. Kawasaki stepped up their small dual sport right before Big Red.
@@pinkiewerewolf But not in Europe. Kawasaki are majorly missing a trick here.
A modern (but cheap) DRZ400 would be awesome, but no hope now I don't think, even Honda have dropped the CRF450L now
Restrictions prevent the klx300 from UK sale. I think this is down to the lack of abs...come Kawasaki...sort it out!
Best all round value bike on the market (IMO), capable of genuine round the world travel without breaking into a sweat. (The rally version). Love to see a review of the Honda ADV350 adventure scooter when it reaches the showrooms. Just ordered one off spec and delivery not till April. It could be the biggest selling bike this year. (Its bigger brother the ADV750 was hondas biggest seller last year, mainly in southern europe. I love your channel as you appreciate all bikes regardless of make and size.
Lovely bike.
Same as the KTMs .... don't forget to include security in your budget if buying one. They ain't only desirable to decent people.
This bike would be perfect for me! If only the law permitted 17 year olds to spend bit of extra cash and buy well built adequately powered bikes instead of just 125s...
Ironically, this test is next up after I just finished watching the latest video from Itchy Boots, riding her CRF300 Rally through Panama (fantastic series, by the way). Nice review. Sometimes the little bolides can be even more fun to thrash than the big 'uns. 😎
Love my 250 rally, for a small single the mileages people have put on them are amazing, no reason to think the 300 will not be the same and as you say that bit of extra power shall always be welcome in a small engined bike
….and it is surprisingly noticable
I've bought the 300 Rally to replace my 19 plate 250L, the improvement figures seem miniscule on paper, but in the real world Honda have made a very good improvement in grunt for both off road, 2nd is now awesome, and road, 6th will now actually pull well and will maintain 70-75 with ease, I really enjoy this bike and am very pleased with it. Some times makers do terrible updates, Honda have done a great job with this update !!
@@grays5112 what’s the top speed?
@@georgeyboy8186 87 indicated 79 real world on GPS
Put some slightly more road orientated tyres (and much stickier) like I have on my 250L- Avon Trailriders, and it transforms the bike when used for tearing around country lanes, and can still be used for light green laning.
What kind of tyres do you use?
I was just having an Itchy boots moment there, nice bike, great video as usual
Cheers Ray
Noraly / Itchy Boots has certainly demonstrated the capability of the CRF platform.
I was so NOT having an Itchy boots moment. Can’t imagine he’d look too good with guyliner!
I like the versatility of going almost anywhere and I do now retired in Portugal. I take 1 to 3 hour trips. To me it feels it's the right bike to go exploring with. Love the moments
Is it a heavy or light bike mate?
Very interesting Andy once again thanks. I've just purchased a Voge 300 rally here in Spain a very similar bike pick it up next week. I've now had my voge 500ds for two years and I can't fault it. I'm hoping the 300 is as good. Will let you know . Lewis and Gill.
Would love a traillie around that sort of capacity as a second bike. They were absolute staples when I started riding. Top fun! Shame the UK market doesn't seem interested, but maybe that will change as fuel prices increase. Bring back the XT500!
Hi Rick, in my opion, the UK market has always been interested in this type of bike, it`s the manufacturers that don`t seem interested, due to lack of profit on a less valuable machine. The major manufacturers employ very successful marketing men to "sell us what they want us to buy", and they do that by manipulation of facts to divert your attention away from what we really want because they can`t make so much profit on such bikes, they cost proportionally more to develope for cc than big bikes, and then they claim they can`t sell them economically. Again, that`s my opinion, but based on decades of eperience and dissatisfaction.
Hi Rick, Me too! I started out on an XL 125 and then an MTX 200. I used to love the XT's as well. The CRL would be great parked next to the GS :) and its great value for money as TMF says!
Its crazy why no manufacturers make a 40hp single 400cc, ultralight adventure bike (140kg or less), with 8 k service intervals that you can ride all day on road or track, for £7k or less.
@@mysterybiker1717 In the US the Yamaha WR450F would exceed those specs, but not for that price new. Perhaps a used 2020 model.
@@olddirtbiker5088 not available in uk, impressive machine but looking at specs, says 1200 mile service intervals? and that seat looks a bit too extreme for an adventure bike with no wind protection. Im thinking a slimmed down crf300 rally with 400-450cc single, decent suspension and comfortable enough for all day riding. Needs minimum 6k miles between services as noone wants to bother with servicing on a long trip. Maybe £7k is dreaming, but should be able to deliver that for under £8k. Sub $11k US. The more people i speak to the more i think this would be a best seller. The closest is the KTM390 Adventure but at 158kg is a little heavy and ergonomics not off road orientated enough. (TMF has reviewed) A Honda CRF450 rally is the bike we all want.
Nobody ever shows how they split their pants getting ON the bike at rest.
Yes I know what you mean!
You mentioned it had more poke compared to your old 250L which had the stage 2 mods same as mine. I pick up my new 300L on 1st March - decided to go for it to get increase in performance but keep it OEM. I only get 52mpg on the 250L with mods & have an aftermarket tank - hoping I get same range on 300L stock. Here's hoping!
Yes sounds like a good plan!
I loved my 250L. Used to aim for potholes and speed bumps without fear. Such a good bike.
Yes fun aren’t they!
I want that bike so badly. I've looked everywhere in Tennessee and dealerships don't have them in stock. Ugh
Yes they do seem quite hard to get hold of at the moment...
I have a CRF250L Rally and a CRF300L, the 300 is far better on power and fuel economy is unreal, long distances I can get 102mpg, on the trails in portugal it drops to 85mpg.
Brilliant! Thanks for the feedback…
Had my xr 250 for 11 yrs now .. I've owned cbrs and zzrs but nothing beats doing country twisties on the little 250 . Great fun these bikes .
They sure are - miss my 250L!
Hi I had 250l until it was stolen 😭
But it did remind me of my first road bike the 125 XL and I loved both of them.
My helmet cam has “packed up” means stopped working? 🤣
Correct
@@TheMissendenFlyer It packed up and left like a scorned woman ?
The bike looks really good for a dual sport ( a little like a tiny Africa Twin). I think I want one although the camo KLX 300 looks pretty good too.
I've be saving for about 3 months now got another month to go but stuck be tween the klx300sm and a DRZ400SM
Great little bike, light, small capacity, not very powerful but still managing to be a serious motorbike. Good to see the bike we've watched Norally ride over perilous ravines and intrepid mountain tracks, ridden on the hazardous challenges of Southern England.
It doesn’t come more perilous!
And Roz veersma. In Australia . She has done 80.000 Kim’s on her crf 250 l Legendary you tuber as well.
Just brought my 300l home yesterday. Love it so far, can’t wait to work up my off-road skills on this little ripper
Have fun!
27 bhp naw I keep my Africa Twin
@@thulsadoom544 lol I’ve got big bikes too. Not gonna learn a thing about riding in the dirt on the AT, which is probably the worst big adv on the market
Don't think the 300s have a bolt on sub frame like the 250s had. Only really relevant though if the bike has a particularly hard life or it carries a lot of luggage where the sub frame might get damaged. (e.g. Noraly's sub frame collapsed when she took part in the Kalahari Rally in October '21.)
Got one of these recently - superb bike. I was lucky to find one due to a cancelled order. Otherwise you may find a long waiting list as they are such sought after machines in the UK.
Yes Ive heard that
A bike you are itchy to ride. Is that a hint!!! Itchy boots.
Great review as always.. I've ridden " big bikes" fireblades, Sp1. Blackbirds. Tigers. Gsxr's for the past 25 years.I Deicided to try downsizing to a little 300. After lots of research I took a gamble and bought a zontes 310zt. And wow. Its fantastic. What with speed cameras and dash cans I feel the days of ripping around back roads are numbered. Plus cheap insurance and tax and 90mpg! Is a massive upside. I'd love to see you do a review. The zontes brand really have upped the game when it comes to Chinese bikes and most bikers opinions on them..
Same, used to ride 600s went up to 800cc, but something was always missing..... fun! Smaller bikes are much more fun, especially in bad weather, you can get the back end out in the rain, you can ring their little necks and not worry about your license and you can carve up bigger bikes quite easily, had a versus 300x, a Himalayan (urgh) and now on the cb300r, just need a bit more power. The mt03 and ktms are spot on the money for weight and power imo.
Loos like the 300l now has a fixed sub frame ? thats not good at all. the 250 was bolt on ?
I'd love to see a Dual Sport comparison between this, the WR250R and the KLX300S.
Sean at srk, "it's not what you're riding, it's where you're going". Looks like you can go somewhere on this kids.
Itchy boots not done her make up for this video.
Nor did I….
Within 2 years the price goes from £5199 to £5799....anyway I'm still going to buy one at the age of 58 despite my disgruntled wife taking a very dim view of anything 2 wheels and motorised...great vid.
YOLO!
Everything is cool just the gigant license plate is ugly
Just got one for myself 4 months ago and already out 5000km's on the clock!
Question from a new rider: This looks like a great bike, but how is it on wet pavement, safety wise? I’m getting my license in Dublin, and though I really have my heart set on the crf-300 I’m concerned about road-holding in a rainy context with the stock tires, especially for a new rider
Yes it’s not that grippy!
Brilliant bike as you say Noraly is proving the point how good this bike is
Great review cheers Andy 👍🏍
Cheers Terry
Honda quality ensures peace of mine. Very important when going off road.
Agreed
Been waiting for this one Andy, I have to use 30 minutes of motorway on my "special" route and ask for your thoughts using this bike. Love the "Noraly" engine noise! 👌
Hmm, not sure it’s a great motorway machine….
Just picked up my 300l. Love it. Off-road was better than expected including grip. Rear shock will be my aim, it is soft, but I'm 18stone.
Yes I reckon a shock upgrade is the way to go - great bikes!
Great bike. I downsized from an Africa Twin. No regrets. More fun on and off road. Worth every penny. Thanks for the review Andy.
I agree and my pleasure!
Hey kids 😀. Keep your intro 😀. Been watching Itchy Boots myself on her Honda, so it's good to see you out doing a review. Cheers Andy 😀
Yes “Hey Kids” is back for good!
i dont understand why honda named the bike crf and no xr maybe im wrong but in my eyes it seams slow i never drive the newer models i tried the older one witch it was fast for 250 but 300cc in 2022 idk my 1988 gilera 180 fxr seems faster than this am i wrong ?? i seen videos and it struggles to get at 70mph same with kawa i believe that the older models are way better they dont even have a crank whats the point to use it as a dual sport
I just bought a 2022 crf300l and it is pretty good for just daily driving and commuting around town. Mine hits 74 with just full throttle and no tucking. I’ve got it to 83. I also only weigh 140 so....I’ve put 800 miles on it already and I love it. It can power wheelie in 1st and 2nd and it handles pretty well. For a 286cc I wish it had alittle more top end but you can mod it out and make like 5-10 more hp. My buddy has a 2021 and he has decked it out completely and he can hit 85 with no tucking and like 93 with tucking. It is a 300 so it’s not going to be super powerful but for what it is it’s a really good bike to just mess around with around your town. I changed mine into a super moto and I have a yoshi exhaust and I love it. Most of the roads I use are 35mph so power is no issue at all. If you’re going to be using the highway a lot then I wouldn’t recommend this but for off roaring and daily driving it’s amazing.
4.10 would make a good T shirt 🤣
Your inner Leslie Phillips was showing when you passed those cyclists.
Sorry!
A fun review. Liked seeing Noraly’s cameo 😍.
👍
Klx 300 or even 250.. are a Better option due to their far Better suspensions.
@@user-lm5hj5ok9l the same in Italy... Crazy rules
They sell far more polluting bikes...
Looks a great bike, its come a long way from the XL's of the 70's
Too right. I had a 1973 SL125 and used to brag “ I can fix anything on this bike” and it was a good thing: things needed fixing almost daily.
Quality review mate as always, how funny…..a few weeks ago i added the CRF 300 rally version to my collection. Totally agree, a lovely vibrant machine, a lot of fun for the money and a looker too. Kind regards Beans.
Good to hear from you again mate!
I've been looking forward to your take on the 300L. I bought my 250L before Honda announced the new model, but I did get a bargain as a result and some of the cosmetic changes are incorporated on the last of the 250Ls. These CRFs are fabulous particularly when you consider that even if you do a little green laning you will actually spend 80% of the time getting to and from the trails so their road manners are very relevant. For most people a dedicated off road machine probably wouldn't suit as well so Honda have got it absolutely right 🙂
Yes I agree Dave, a brilliant bike for laughs….and serious travel!
Yes Ive been waiting for a test of the new model as I did enjoy the riding and all the mods that u went through with the development of the crf 250 , u much improved it. Ive been thinking about some light green lane enjoyment although
I do have a Yam DT 250 back from when I bought it in 1975 , its a bit precious but when its running again I do hope to get out on it for the first time in many years
Morning Dave !
Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤
the little extra power is matched by the little increase in weight, so any improvement is marginal, slightly heavier to pick up when it goes over, seat could be lower? For what it is they could got little bit more performance out of the 250? there are a lot countries where 400cc engine meets requirements to go on the express ways. I think a 350cc would have been a better engine size to go for or 400. I genuinely couldn't see the point in it. I prefer smaller older bike. nice review others no doubt will like the new latest up grade. I live in Asia and it is rare to see bikes bigger than 250cc on the dirt trails. the terrain can difficult and require you to carry your bike. At a push when you have to you can man handle 250cc back but to be honest even they are too heavy.
What are the tyres like on tarmac ? Im more thinking about the time you need to ride to get to some green lanes etc ?
Fine - no problem at all on the road
Watching again.
Well. After having a fantastic day at Mick Extance Experiance day…
I after lots of reviews decided to get one of these.
I was thinking of the same bike at M,E which is a Beta X Trianer 300cc 2stroke.
But with that I thought for on the road wouldn’t be adequate. They do have a 300RR model but reviews says it lacks power. So then there is a race edition, that I can’t seem to find any road registered.
So yes. I Decided this HONDA CRF300L would be the better choice for light off roading.
After all, I do have a slipped disk. Where as I thought on my Africa Twin the bike is capable. But I wasn’t.
But oh the Crf 300l I think I might be.
Tough if I’m not 😂 I’ll have it for four years 😂
You will have to get some more off-road riding done Andy!
Stay tuned Ian!
I really enjoyed this episode. I found your channel 2 years ago when I bought my 2017 CRF250L. The new 300L offers some nice upgrades including more power, the ABS, and the gear indicator. I like the black wheels. Thanks TMF
My pleasure!
Cheers for this super vid. I ordered one of these in November, will it arrive in March? These are very popular and Honda can’t make enough of them! So I may have to be even more patient…. Safe riding…
That sounds like super car blondie Bike has red spring
I’ll take your word for it!
I believe the ABS only turns off at the rear.
Yes you are probably right….
Why is HONDA not releasing the 2022 model? They only show the 2020 and 2021. I see 2022 CRF450 RL. I hope they will update the suspension for 2022 to be in line with the Kawasaki KLX300, which is priced higher and has a much better suspension. The only thing holding me back is suspension. I dont want to spend another $1,300-$1,500 for a Nitron kit straight away. Come on HONDA!
I prefer Honda CRF250L
Why??
Hey TMF! Just watched this again as I’m in the market for a small capacity dual sport. Can you get the Voge 300 Rally in the UK? I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts about it as it looks like a direct copy of the CRF300L but substantially cheaper!
Glad to hear hey kids again lol
Yes it’s back for good! Not that everyone approves!
@@TheMissendenFlyer you can never please everyone🤗. You know it best, being in this game for so long
Just buy a c... Wow! A fairly light, small bike that is off-road capable, doesn't have stupid plastic protruding out over the front that is bolted to the frame, and probably doesn't burn too much fuel. If only it had points, a carb, and a paint job that wasn't so ugly, oh, and a moving map display, cargo rack, and a tow bar (and also 30-more brake horse power), it might just start to hold some appeal.
I had missed this review. I actually came onboard your channel just because I was interested in buying a CRF and you had one. I did buy one but choose the more road going version which was also offered at the time, the CRF250M. I still own that bike and absolutely love it as a commuting machine. Use it every day. I was hoping that Honda would bring out an SM version of the L so that I could upgrade to that for a bit more power and some peace of mind in having a new bike. Sadly they still didn’t bring out a 17” wheel version. Some people have done their own conversion but I’d like to buy a standard factory one. Fingers cross they do one and I’ll bd a very happy man.
Itchy Boots (Noraly) is mesmerizeing. I came here to get a better appreciation for the Honda CRF300L. Thx!
Great video. Funny everyone with the 300L seems to own and love their 250L. Me included, although my 250L is a 1993. The slipper clutch works both ways. Slips one way, grabs the other way. That's how they got the clutch pull so light. There is a video explaining the slipper clutch. Very cool bike. 10.2" suspension travel. Same as my '93 250L. The 300L has 5 more HP than my old 1983 XR350R that I thought was quite powerful and would pull third gear power wheelies.
I love my new CRF300L and it inspired my new channel that I'm trying to grow so I can join in on the fun and TH-cam motorcycle community. Liked and subscribed! 🙂
Would love one just not sure theres enough legal off road areas to ride in the uk
Nah there's certainly not in my neck of the woods - which is why I sold my 250L
Just subscribed good Chanel
Thank you and welcome along!
I love the CRF. 300L I reviewed that and the Rally last week. Great bikes. I want one 😍
Arhh .. they look great 👍 fun! .. ive been an itchy boots fan (& you TMF!, plus a few u tubers 🌠) for a couple yrs now... its amazing just what the little Honda can do in the right hands! Another helpful review from you! I just got back from a chilly but fun, day out on the 790 (which your review added to my decision last month 😁✅️) .. if I could afford another bike these "green laners" seems like a good idea 💡 cheers 🌤💯
You blokes in the Isles get the new 2022 faster since you are closer to Thailand.
Thanks for another fun review. Over here in the colonies, supply is severely limited on these bikes. I wanted one and couldn’t find anybody to take my money for one. I lucked out and picked up a 2020 Yamaha WR250R for the gravel roads, double track, and sing,e-track trails. (Not sure where “green lanes” fit into a that lexicon…)
3 minutes into the video and you're looking into the curves as any good rider should.😉
6:48 forgot this guy was in the UK that truck had me scared for him lmao! Forgot the lanes are switched
Great little bike for here in the western cape, South Africa. We have some of the world's best mountain passes and thousands of kms of gravel roads... An offroad bikers heaven..
27 hp.i think my 250G5, had the same ,had a couple of them,last one i had was so reliable it was boring lol,anyway keep up the good work,tc
Hi,
Could you tell me if you like your hjc helmet.
Could you please tell me model?
From Wyoming
Yes my HJC helmets ate RPHA11s and I love them!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks buddy
Again, here I am watching a video on a bike I have limited interest in but can’t miss the presentation. Unfortunately for me I don’t have ready access to off-road sections and living in a Baltimore suburb dual sports have a bit of stigma around them.
So “green lanes” is British slang for dirt or off road?
Not so much slang, but yes, a type of off road trail where it’s legal to ride….
As previously mentioned, Itchy Boots is doing well on her new CRL to be fair.
Looks the same engine as the CB300R -Lightweight and really nippy
1:28 … it’s not gone from a 250 to a 300; it’s only a 286cc … hence the modest increase in power. Never assume !
Have you bought it? My 250 which is languishing in my farm barn is awesome, but in the wrong place...haha
In Thailand, this bike brand new, cost £3,300 pounds, it also comes in black and white colour.. It is my next purchase. There is so much off roading here, with no worries of byways, dog walkers and horses!!!!!
Nice review/comparison.
Bargain!
Your next mission…getting the honda motorcycle website to work…what a faff !
This is a 2022? No word on the 22 showing up I the states yet so I’m curious.
Great video as usual. Thought you might of risked a bit of off road around the back of Whiteleaf. Your not that far from the Ridgeway at Chinnor, I used to take the KMX to it but that was in the 90s. Not sure your allowed to do this nowadays.
If anyone wants more info on Green Laneing contact the Trial Riders Federation, they used to be very helpful.
Nice little bike for just having fun I would imagine, and just shooting off up a lane or track without too much trouble. Also, more versatile as it looks, tank bag, back pack, and a whole weekend of fun to be had. Although lil old me would need steps to get on it lol.
Yes it is a tall machine
It's between this and the KTM adventure. Think prob KTM
Depends what type of riding you intend doing?
@@TheMissendenFlyer dual but 90% road, I've test ridden the ktm, it's very relaxed, I was expecting a highly strung engine. And ridden the crf250 off road, just want that pep onroad and owning the cb300r currently, the KTM is Def a bit more of a long termer.
1:30 It's gone from a 249.6 to a 286, with about a 15% increase in HP.
15% is a pretty good increase.
Hopefully they become more available over the next few months really impossible still I've gone from a 1200gsa te - 1000xt - f800gs - to a vstrom 650xt which is perfect for my tiny back roads an road touring did a 600 mile day last week on it in total comfort. I do keep thinking a 300 rally will be the next one into the stable though keep going back and forward between that and the 300L. Off to Iceland next year with my old man on a pair of bikes dependant on what we end up with :) one things for sure though lightness is the priority now if only Suzuki would give us the dr650 updated over here or ktm a more long service interval 500 single.
Sounds like a great trip!
It's a 2021, the 2022's are not released yet.
I think you'll find this is the 2022 MY - the 2023 MY will be out around October time....if there are any changes.
Nice review of a decent bike. Looks a fun bike that anyone could buy & enjoy. I tend to prefer smaller capacity bikes as you can use most of the performance most of the time, they're also lighter & of course cheaper too so win win.
Yes I completely agree - I miss my CRF for that reason, just light basic fun….
@@TheMissendenFlyer Too many good bikes & not enough space!
Msf, have you ever ridden the Yamaha tw200? It's the one with the huge knobby tires and if so, what is your opinion on that bike?
They're not imported into the UK.
Sadly no I haven’t….what Ed said….
@@ed.barker7069 oh I actually didn't know that!
@@seanpetersen8044 It''s a shame because I quite fancied one myself. I watch Dual Dorks TH-cam channel and a few others and they look like good fun. We haven't officially had the DR200 either but for about two years the VanVan 200 was available here and I was tempted but it wasn't off road focused enough for me. I ended up buying a Beta Alp 200 which uses the DR200 engine and that is great on our green lanes but a bit too slow on the road unfortunately.
@@ed.barker7069 the tw200 has a similar problem it's very slow on road for example at stoplights you feel like you're slowing traffic down behind you. But the large tires make green laning super fun!
Looks like better tyres if they are standards. Had a 2015 250 and standard tyres are rubbish
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Sorry about that, I have no control over where when and how many adverts TH-cam serve against my videos.
Thank you for the beautiful country tour . You have found Honda a good home .