Dude, I'm 168, I weigh 80 kg and I want to buy a CRF 300 Rally and you won't believe it, I also live in Catalonia haha. Good review and I'm glad to know that you have done so many kilometers without any problem.
Ahh the 300Rally is not sold in mainland Spain, you've got two options either get it in Canarias or in Italy and sadly due to taxes they both cost pretty much the same, but you'll be very to close to a brand new 701 pricetag (incl. tax) Let me know once you get it or perhaps you get a 250Rally ;) And glad you liked my review!
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@@lightadventuremotorcycle Hola No es problema, mientras la compres en Europa se puede matricular en España, solo hay que ir a buscarla o encontrar algún transportista económico y traerla aquí. Luego hay que pasar la ITV, pagar impuestos de matriculación, circulación e IVA como si la hubieras comprado aquí. El precio sin el transporte es casi lo mismo. Se de uno que la compro en Alemania que con todo le ha costado 7100.
Greetings from British Columbia, Canada. I enjoyed your video....I have a 2017 Rally...sure the suspension is a bit soft, but that bike has taken me places my Vstrom would never go...I love the backdrop to your review...where is that? Amazing landscape, not unlike here...I really need to go to Spain one day! I like your perspective as well on loud, obnoxious exhausts...we share these wild places with creatures and to move through mountains with little disruption to nature is important for sure. I see you don't have crash guards....I must admit they really helped save my plastics...but each to his own. Keep up the great reviews...looking forward to more.
Hey Jared, glad you liked the video and I think there's little or no difference to mine (2019) model as far as I know. The area where I shot this was in Catalonia, specifically in the Bergueda county ( about an hour up north from Barcelona). The suspension is soft you're right, but I honestly like it that. As for the crash guards, you're right I should have mounted something but I guess I just hate a heavy bike, but as you said 'each to his own'.
Cheers I love how the bikes looks, you defivinitly had some fun with it. I own a crf300 rally and have done now 10k and i am loving it driving in the balkan countries. For switzerland, were i am living, i have a Tenere 700, more street more tenere, more offroad more crf, it's that easy for me. I hope you post more videos, looking forward to them.
Hey Rüdiger, I'm happy you like the video. The CRF300Rally has that extra little punch that I wish the crf250rally had, but it's ok for now. And the Tenere is a great allrounder bike as well. I will be posting more videos soon I have just been a bit busy with some personal matters. Ride safe!
Great review, i love mine as well, 38.000 on it now, but wish i had mine in Spain, i have the Thai version in Thailand and getting in between 320 to 380 on a tank, been riding it around Asia now 4 years, hope i can ride it back to Spain sometime, greetings from Alicante, enjoy and safe riding!
Thanks! and that fuel range is insane. 320 to 380 on a tank is really good! is there any difference between the Thai version and the one we can get here in Spain?
Nice review, I live and ride in Indonesia (150 cc bikes) and am waiting for my new Rally 250. Here there are tax limitations so we still get 250 cc, but we do get the new closer ratio transmission of the 300. The one thing I will not get is the longer stroke of the 300 motor. I think what you felt on the 300 was a combination of the longer stroke and the better gear spacing. I rented the 250 Rally on Bali few years ago, it had 30, 000 km and the suspension was comical especially with my small size girlfriend on the back (I am 75 kgs), but you made it 55k so thats cool. In the end it's simple physics, light bikes are so much more fun, little engines allows or dictates getting on the revs, shifting gears......all what makes riding awesome. Stay safe.
Well done mate, good honest review. I've owned my 250 Rally now for 5 years (from new). My mods are almost the same as yours but I did change the rear shock for a YSS which makes it much better for off-road riding.
Thanks, glad you like it. I've also been looking into replacing the rear shock, but I'm a bit scared whether I'll be able to rear the ground as I do now. Did you notice a massive height difference after replacing it?
@@lightadventuremotorcycle mate I have same bike but with cbr300r engine fitted . I bought used Crf250l shock and the wishbone/triangle from bikerz bits in. Thailand (AU$70) and it lowered but also stiffened rear. The Crf250l has 50mm less travel and has 1mm thicker spring. Front I dropped 20mm in front also changed fork oil to 15w and overfilled 10% - I recommend both mods. Am same height and weight as you.
Hello Buddy, first i realy apprechiate your real and honest review. I'm convinced without data about your hight and weight its very dificult to share your expirence. I notice you are came from a Africa Twin and, as a short rider, your are used to be "sit inside the bike" instead "sit on top of the bike". Specially on the CRF with a rear shock spring made for 60 Kg guys you enjoy the apehanger geometry sugesting you ride a lightweight bike...what the CRF absolute is. But, honestly, we are way behind a dynamic riding geometry as the developer it build for. Your Stearing Head angle is more like a choper rather tha a crosser, think bout that. If the rear preload and spring doesn't suit to your weight, your ride a tank instead of a agile adventure bike. Invest some money and look for a proper solution for your personal needs, which means to lower the back and front but keep a dynamic geometry in place. You have enough ground clearance to suffer a bit of los...
Hey! thanks for your comment. You're right about me sitting inside the bike as well as well as the stearing head angle. It's something I have been thinking about for a long time. Once I make the changes to the bike I'll let make another video about that.
wow! that was a lot of kms @2:00 Barcelona to Turkey! Bike you were using totally awesome. Very unbiased really based on stock bike. I have 300rally as well.
Our bikes can do waaaaay more than we think. The small engine doesn't mean you can't get to places, it means you can rely more in on its tech simplicity. Happy rides! And happy you like the review
Wow, 55,000 km is a lot! I've just hit 10,000 km on mine after 2 1/2 years. But I work at home, so don't have that 200 km/day commute. I weigh 50 kg more than you and I'm 180 cm so I upgraded the springs and valving (on the stock shock). No more sag. Max distance I've got was 311 km at mostly 90-100 km/h, waiting until it was literally running out of fuel (I had a couple of litres in my backpack). I feel 250 km is about the range at 110 km/h, with the 100 km/h range more like 275 km. It's perfectly happy at 110, and if you just want to get somewhere then 110 gets you there faster, even with extra fuel stops. I found the seat corners uncomfortable for my thighs at first, but after 10,000 km it must have softened up because I went for a 370 km ride a few weekends ago (including a lot of gravel road and 65 km on the sand on one long beach) and towards the end realised that I hadn't been thinking about the seat at all! Great bike. Of course the 300 would be better, but I already have the 250. I've had an XR600 before, and still have a BMW 1100. If I wanted more power I'd have bought a bike with more power. You say "not much torque", I say "keep the tacho at 7000+ and it's on the point of spinning the back wheel on gravel at any sensible speed, so what more do you need?". The XR600 had torque. It also had vibrations and 5 gears and no windscreen and I was exhausted after a 100 km ride on the highway when I was half my current age.
Hey Bruce, thanks for watching the video and for all the information. I guess I will have a look at the suspension after reading your comment. Also the fuel range you mention is great, at 311kms going at 100km/h is awesome. You're so right about the power, if you want more power just get a bigger bike but then you'll miss the fun you can have with the 250. I've heard that the XR600 was a beast of a bike and I guess what you mentioned about it goes in line with what others have mentioned. Keep riding! (luckily I don't do more 200kms commute these days so i can keep more rubber on the knobbies )
I just bought a 2017 with 4k kms and can't wait to get it. I am around 5ft 9in tall and had difficulty getting on the bike, mine doesn't have the nice led signal lights north america doesn't get that feature.
Congrats on your purchase! About getting on the bike, I did have some fear right at the beginning, but eventually I got used to it and everything changed once I noticed that the soft suspension was exactly what I needed because to that softness I could reach the ground easily, would it be a hard suspension like the 690/701 KTM/husq/Gasgas then I would have struggled with it, but you'll see that it won't be a problem to get on it, once you get used to it. 🤘🏽
Nice video. Been looking to grab one of these 250s or 300 for lighter travels and researching a bit and came across your video. Well thought out video thank you. Kind of like Montserrat in the background. Well keep on riding and making good videos
Glad you like the video and provided some valuable information. They are great machines for long riding adventures. Montserrat is beautiful indeed. Happy rides!
That was one of my main questions about this bike, I’m 6’1’’ (around 1.80cm), I’m not sure if that bike is gonna be too small for me, I love the way it looks I just don’t wanna look funny lol
Mmm 🤔 I reckon you're on the very limit. However the rear suspension will have to be the very first thing you upgrade, because you'll feel like a chopper without it. Last thing remember that the concept and target market of this bike was south east Asia and then it got traction in the rest of the world. If you have a chance to ride one, please do it. You have everything you need but you'll have to make some adjustments and upgrades. 👌🏽😎
@@lightadventuremotorcycle I’ll try to find one of these so I can ride it, I’m also gonna do my research on how much will it cost to replace the rear shock. Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the great review. I’m thinking about ordering a CRF 300 Rally as my first adventure bike. Up till now I’ve been dirt only and I feel like this would be a good steppingstone for me. Thoughts?
It's a reliable all-rounder motorbike and you won't have to worry about running out of gas as you do with the dirt bike. Having said that you might feel that the suspension is considerably softer so if that's the case then a rear suspension upgrade should be your first on the list. My last recommendation would be get steel skid plate.
To avoid "chopper" posture the simplest and free way is to adjust rear spring preload, set optimal sag. If you're heavier than 70kg, or carrying noticeable luggage/pillion stock preload is too soft.
I'm the same about noise. I'm in the trails once per week on a vehicle, but I'm also in the trails hiking, running, meditating equally as much. I hate loud noises.
The CRF300 Rally also has a bigger gas tank and it is at least 5 kg lighter despite more gas! Engine only had 26hp due to Euro5 emissions. The CBR300R ECU will give it 30.5 hp and 27N-m on Euro4 compliance. The optional ABS with switchable rear is something to consider.
That's the Thai Asia version you mention? i live and ride in Thailand big part of the year, and i think they are spect different than eu or us bikes, here no abs or euro 4 emission restrictions.
Dear Jorge, thank you so much for your informative video. I would like to ask your opinion for which one someone to buy? The 250 rally or the 300 rally? As an average experienced rider ,as I am, do you think does it make so much difference one or the other bike? Thanks in advance, Alexandros from Greece
Yazou Alexandros! Thanks for your comment and happy you liked my video. If you're experienced and you're going to need a bit more power to ride up some mountains, and you can afford getting the 300 then go for it. Otherwise, the 250rally or L is perfectly capable of riding anything. Greece has some hard terrains so perhaps getting a second hand 250 and upgrading the suspension is the right thing to do.
Thanks! Mmm riding with a passenger I don't really recommend it unless the total weight of both is 110kg. The rear suspension will go down a lot but it will be able to take you. However I wouldn't recommend it for long trips. I hope when you say short trip you're saying less than 50kms. Happy rides!
Hi, very interesting video. How much do you think the Rally CRF 300 L would benefit from having some extra 50cc and/or about 8 to 10 more hp? Would that make a difference on the highway? TIA!
That's a good question. According to a friend who owns the 300cc you can easily go at 120kmh(75mph) on the highway. It does have a bit more power which is great for those little moments you need a bit of extra punch. Hope that helps.
Hey Timothy, it depends on the purpose. For mainly off-road I'd say Pirelli MT21 Rallycross are great, because they can even handle tarmac properly. For a long 50/50 ride I'd suggest Heidenau K60 I used them to ride from Spain to Turkey and parts of the TET and some asphalt they handled well pretty much everything ( except for mud, but they few parts I encounter in Greece and Croatia it managed to ride through it). Hope that helps
Hey howzit, How is the bike on loose sand, I have to drive 5km's of it just to get from my house to the tar road.....currently have an Enfield Bullet 500 and it's proving a bloody nightmare for me and the poor bike.
Hey Nik! I have to admit that I have only ridden the bike on sand once due to the geology of the terrains I have nearby (mainly rocks, sediments, comglomerates, loose gravel, clay, limestone) and I have ridden along the years. Having said that, my only encounter with sand went ok, not perfect, but ok. I had to lower the tyre pressure 0.8 PSI and it was ok. Sadly the only benchmark I have is my old Africa Twin and that was bad, too stubborn.
@@slimslim7638 you’re welcome! Rather than the year I’d look at how many kilometres the bike has and who the owner is and lastly the bike general conditions. Hope that helps 😉
Why not a KLX? From all the research I have done, the KLX does everything the Honda CRF does not. With one exception; it feels more like a dirt bike. Why choose a CRF for a long Journey over a KLX?
@@lightadventuremotorcycle Oh shit! Really? Okay. Good reason. As I'm researching for a USA road trip, that information didn't come to me. Thank you for replying!
@@Timmycom No probs Tim! Good luck in finding the right bike for that trip. US has some amazing landscapes, never ridden there before but I hope one day I come over and ride across US.
There isn't a perfect bike for all conditions and budgets. This is a great bike for fire roads and slower highway riding - just don't put too much money into it. Once or if you feel like you need more power and better suspension, then get another bike...like a KTM 500.
Hey Bogus, you're right, there isn't a perfect bike, there's always a compromise but for the style of riding I do at the moment this bike is perfect. Yes, if I ever need more power I'll have to make a move to a KTM or I was even thinking in the CRF450L second hand.
I disagree with the crf450l choice. It’s a beast. Totally different from the Rally. I’ve seen some people get one and then sell it. It won’t be as quiet, light, or efficient.
Hey David! Sorry I didn't see your comment, my fault. It looks intimidating until you sit down on it and then the rear shock goes down. Trust me it is not huge. Have you tried sitting down on one?
You suggest it’s got a lack of torque because it’s a Honda not a KTM… Surely it has limited torque because you chose to buy a bike with a single cylinder 250cc engine not a bigger capacity bike with more power and torque. The make has nothing to do with it.
Here is my opinion after watching the whole video. Rather than criticizing Honda or praising KTM. It's because he can't find much to say and sometimes he chooses the wrong words. Speaking in front of the camera is not for every brave man. Especially if the presentation is in a language other than your native language.
Hahaha, you should have seen the faces of the hard enduro riders who watched us riding our crf 250 and 300 in the Pyrenees. It's not the power, it's the rider 😉. The bike is worth every penny even though its not really expensive 🤣
More Power means alot of weight and more fuel consumption. It´s fun when u most of the time on Tarmac near Civilisation. But if u a real Adventure Rider then u dont want the weight and the big bikes. If u drop 3 times in a row the bike because of the hard terrain, the extrem cold or hot weather then every kilo counts. And bigger bikes are on remote places not so good to repair because people there dont have the money to buy them, so spare parts are a problem.
Nice to hear someone has sensitivity to nature and wildlife. Thank you.
I think without nature and wildlife the adventure riding would be pointless. Safe rides!
Good review mate..I've done about 44,000km on my 2017 Rally, highways, offroad, camping, always good fun 👍
This bike does it all effortlessly in my opinion. I'm happy you're enjoying it as much as I do.
27,340.332 Miles
I feel you have done a nice honest report here, thank you for that! Always good to hear owners reports!
Safe travels!
Glad you like it Raymond! Safe travels
Dude, I'm 168, I weigh 80 kg and I want to buy a CRF 300 Rally and you won't believe it, I also live in Catalonia haha.
Good review and I'm glad to know that you have done so many kilometers without any problem.
Ahh the 300Rally is not sold in mainland Spain, you've got two options either get it in Canarias or in Italy and sadly due to taxes they both cost pretty much the same, but you'll be very to close to a brand new 701 pricetag (incl. tax) Let me know once you get it or perhaps you get a 250Rally ;) And glad you liked my review!
@@lightadventuremotorcycle Hola
No es problema, mientras la compres en Europa se puede matricular en España, solo hay que ir a buscarla o encontrar algún transportista económico y traerla aquí. Luego hay que pasar la ITV, pagar impuestos de matriculación, circulación e IVA como si la hubieras comprado aquí. El precio sin el transporte es casi lo mismo. Se de uno que la compro en Alemania que con todo le ha costado 7100.
@ Pues nada mal en realidad, me habian comentado que con los impuestos y todo salia en 9,000 euros. Pero 7,100 euros no esta tan mal. Gracias!
Greetings from British Columbia, Canada. I enjoyed your video....I have a 2017 Rally...sure the suspension is a bit soft, but that bike has taken me places my Vstrom would never go...I love the backdrop to your review...where is that? Amazing landscape, not unlike here...I really need to go to Spain one day! I like your perspective as well on loud, obnoxious exhausts...we share these wild places with creatures and to move through mountains with little disruption to nature is important for sure. I see you don't have crash guards....I must admit they really helped save my plastics...but each to his own. Keep up the great reviews...looking forward to more.
Hey Jared, glad you liked the video and I think there's little or no difference to mine (2019) model as far as I know. The area where I shot this was in Catalonia, specifically in the Bergueda county ( about an hour up north from Barcelona). The suspension is soft you're right, but I honestly like it that. As for the crash guards, you're right I should have mounted something but I guess I just hate a heavy bike, but as you said 'each to his own'.
Cheers
I love how the bikes looks, you defivinitly had some fun with it. I own a crf300 rally and have done now 10k and i am loving it driving in the balkan countries. For switzerland, were i am living, i have a Tenere 700, more street more tenere, more offroad more crf, it's that easy for me.
I hope you post more videos, looking forward to them.
Hey Rüdiger, I'm happy you like the video. The CRF300Rally has that extra little punch that I wish the crf250rally had, but it's ok for now. And the Tenere is a great allrounder bike as well. I will be posting more videos soon I have just been a bit busy with some personal matters. Ride safe!
Great review, i love mine as well, 38.000 on it now, but wish i had mine in Spain, i have the Thai version in Thailand and getting in between 320 to 380 on a tank, been riding it around Asia now 4 years, hope i can ride it back to Spain sometime, greetings from Alicante, enjoy and safe riding!
Thanks! and that fuel range is insane. 320 to 380 on a tank is really good! is there any difference between the Thai version and the one we can get here in Spain?
Thank you for making a great video. I have a 2018 Rally and I love it. I like all of your mods and comments. Have a good one.
I’m glad you like it. Happy rides!!
Nice review, I live and ride in Indonesia (150 cc bikes) and am waiting for my new Rally 250. Here there are tax limitations so we still get 250 cc, but we do get the new closer ratio transmission of the 300. The one thing I will not get is the longer stroke of the 300 motor. I think what you felt on the 300 was a combination of the longer stroke and the better gear spacing. I rented the 250 Rally on Bali few years ago, it had 30, 000 km and the suspension was comical especially with my small size girlfriend on the back (I am 75 kgs), but you made it 55k so thats cool. In the end it's simple physics, light bikes are so much more fun, little engines allows or dictates getting on the revs, shifting gears......all what makes riding awesome. Stay safe.
Hej, i rode it first time on Bali too!!! back in 2017!! from the German bloke in kuta.
@@Bandit-Iggy So did I, but by 2021 the poor CRF was worn out, the German guy did not included German maintenance with my deal.
Oh not good Pawel, may be the same bike or guy, do you remember licence plate nr?
@@Bandit-Iggy Same place, I don't have a good pic of the entire plate, but my was DK6032FA...can't see the last digit.
@@pawelwolski1316 Right on, i still have a picture somewhere, will check, be funny if it were the same bike, did it have yss suspension on it?
Well done mate, good honest review. I've owned my 250 Rally now for 5 years (from new). My mods are almost the same as yours but I did change the rear shock for a YSS which makes it much better for off-road riding.
Thanks, glad you like it. I've also been looking into replacing the rear shock, but I'm a bit scared whether I'll be able to rear the ground as I do now. Did you notice a massive height difference after replacing it?
Not really, maybe an inch taller ? I'm 5' 8'' with a 31'' inseam and I don't have any problems with it.
@@lightadventuremotorcycle mate I have same bike but with cbr300r engine fitted . I bought used Crf250l shock and the wishbone/triangle from bikerz bits in. Thailand (AU$70) and it lowered but also stiffened rear. The Crf250l has 50mm less travel and has 1mm thicker spring. Front I dropped 20mm in front also changed fork oil to 15w and overfilled 10% - I recommend both mods. Am same height and weight as you.
I also have seat concepts lowered seat - comfy and helps a lot
@@1964mjc those are some really cool mods and hacks imo. Thanks for sharing it. I will try to get it done hopefully soon. Happy rides!
Hello Buddy, first i realy apprechiate your real and honest review. I'm convinced without data about your hight and weight its very dificult to share your expirence. I notice you are came from a Africa Twin and, as a short rider, your are used to be "sit inside the bike" instead "sit on top of the bike". Specially on the CRF with a rear shock spring made for 60 Kg guys you enjoy the apehanger geometry sugesting you ride a lightweight bike...what the CRF absolute is. But, honestly, we are way behind a dynamic riding geometry as the developer it build for. Your Stearing Head angle is more like a choper rather tha a crosser, think bout that. If the rear preload and spring doesn't suit to your weight, your ride a tank instead of a agile adventure bike. Invest some money and look for a proper solution for your personal needs, which means to lower the back and front but keep a dynamic geometry in place. You have enough ground clearance to suffer a bit of los...
Hey! thanks for your comment. You're right about me sitting inside the bike as well as well as the stearing head angle. It's something I have been thinking about for a long time. Once I make the changes to the bike I'll let make another video about that.
very insightful on this review, im planning on get this bike, this video convince me more to get this bike, thanks sir
Hi Rizqi, I'm happy it helped you in some way to make up your mind.
I'm planning to make a big trip in all South America and wanted to buy this bike for it, thanks a lot for this great review.
This would be THE bike to do that trip across South America. Good rides!
wow! that was a lot of kms @2:00 Barcelona to Turkey! Bike you were using totally awesome. Very unbiased really based on stock bike. I have 300rally as well.
Our bikes can do waaaaay more than we think. The small engine doesn't mean you can't get to places, it means you can rely more in on its tech simplicity. Happy rides! And happy you like the review
Good video, your spot on , I love my rally completely stock I'm 60 yr old ride like lightning, crash like thunder
I want to ride when I'm 60 too! Legend!
Wow, 55,000 km is a lot! I've just hit 10,000 km on mine after 2 1/2 years. But I work at home, so don't have that 200 km/day commute. I weigh 50 kg more than you and I'm 180 cm so I upgraded the springs and valving (on the stock shock). No more sag. Max distance I've got was 311 km at mostly 90-100 km/h, waiting until it was literally running out of fuel (I had a couple of litres in my backpack). I feel 250 km is about the range at 110 km/h, with the 100 km/h range more like 275 km. It's perfectly happy at 110, and if you just want to get somewhere then 110 gets you there faster, even with extra fuel stops. I found the seat corners uncomfortable for my thighs at first, but after 10,000 km it must have softened up because I went for a 370 km ride a few weekends ago (including a lot of gravel road and 65 km on the sand on one long beach) and towards the end realised that I hadn't been thinking about the seat at all! Great bike. Of course the 300 would be better, but I already have the 250. I've had an XR600 before, and still have a BMW 1100. If I wanted more power I'd have bought a bike with more power. You say "not much torque", I say "keep the tacho at 7000+ and it's on the point of spinning the back wheel on gravel at any sensible speed, so what more do you need?". The XR600 had torque. It also had vibrations and 5 gears and no windscreen and I was exhausted after a 100 km ride on the highway when I was half my current age.
Hey Bruce, thanks for watching the video and for all the information. I guess I will have a look at the suspension after reading your comment. Also the fuel range you mention is great, at 311kms going at 100km/h is awesome. You're so right about the power, if you want more power just get a bigger bike but then you'll miss the fun you can have with the 250. I've heard that the XR600 was a beast of a bike and I guess what you mentioned about it goes in line with what others have mentioned. Keep riding! (luckily I don't do more 200kms commute these days so i can keep more rubber on the knobbies )
I just bought a 2017 with 4k kms and can't wait to get it. I am around 5ft 9in tall and had difficulty getting on the bike, mine doesn't have the nice led signal lights north america doesn't get that feature.
Congrats on your purchase! About getting on the bike, I did have some fear right at the beginning, but eventually I got used to it and everything changed once I noticed that the soft suspension was exactly what I needed because to that softness I could reach the ground easily, would it be a hard suspension like the 690/701 KTM/husq/Gasgas then I would have struggled with it, but you'll see that it won't be a problem to get on it, once you get used to it. 🤘🏽
Excellent and accurate review!
Great video...I just purchased a 250 rally here in the US.
Hey Robert! Glad you like the video. And happy rides with your new bike. It's a great little bike !
Nice video. Been looking to grab one of these 250s or 300 for lighter travels and researching a bit and came across your video. Well thought out video thank you. Kind of like Montserrat in the background. Well keep on riding and making good videos
Glad you like the video and provided some valuable information. They are great machines for long riding adventures. Montserrat is beautiful indeed. Happy rides!
Great review and video, Jorge !!
thanks Lisa!
That was one of my main questions about this bike, I’m 6’1’’ (around 1.80cm), I’m not sure if that bike is gonna be too small for me, I love the way it looks I just don’t wanna look funny lol
Mmm 🤔 I reckon you're on the very limit. However the rear suspension will have to be the very first thing you upgrade, because you'll feel like a chopper without it. Last thing remember that the concept and target market of this bike was south east Asia and then it got traction in the rest of the world. If you have a chance to ride one, please do it. You have everything you need but you'll have to make some adjustments and upgrades. 👌🏽😎
@@lightadventuremotorcycle I’ll try to find one of these so I can ride it, I’m also gonna do my research on how much will it cost to replace the rear shock. Thanks for the advice!
It's not too small for you imho, I own one and i'm 5'10" , plenty of room to spare .
@@leeinwis thanks for the advice, I ended up getting one. I love it so far.
Hola!
Great video! Which tires do you have mounted on your bike?
Thanks! And keep enjoying your bike!
Hola Acid! I normally mount Pirelli MT21 rallycross and for long distance I prefer the heidenau k60 scout because they last longer. Thanks!
Good review thanks. Lite and nimble and quiet.
I'm happy you like the review.
Thanks for the great review. I’m thinking about ordering a CRF 300 Rally as my first adventure bike. Up till now I’ve been dirt only and I feel like this would be a good steppingstone for me. Thoughts?
It's a reliable all-rounder motorbike and you won't have to worry about running out of gas as you do with the dirt bike. Having said that you might feel that the suspension is considerably softer so if that's the case then a rear suspension upgrade should be your first on the list. My last recommendation would be get steel skid plate.
To avoid "chopper" posture the simplest and free way is to adjust rear spring preload, set optimal sag. If you're heavier than 70kg, or carrying noticeable luggage/pillion stock preload is too soft.
Thanks for the advice. I definitely have to check two those things soon.
I'm the same about noise. I'm in the trails once per week on a vehicle, but I'm also in the trails hiking, running, meditating equally as much. I hate loud noises.
The CRF300 Rally also has a bigger gas tank and it is at least 5 kg lighter despite more gas! Engine only had 26hp due to Euro5 emissions. The CBR300R ECU will give it 30.5 hp and 27N-m on Euro4 compliance. The optional ABS with switchable rear is something to consider.
Well said! I didn't know the technical specs of the 300Rally
That's the Thai Asia version you mention? i live and ride in Thailand big part of the year, and i think they are spect different than eu or us bikes, here no abs or euro 4 emission restrictions.
Great review! Thanks
Glad you like it and thanks for watching
Great review, thanks!
I’m glad you like it 😃
Good Vid mate👍🏻
Dear Jorge, thank you so much for your informative video. I would like to ask your opinion for which one someone to buy? The 250 rally or the 300 rally? As an average experienced rider ,as I am, do you think does it make so much difference one or the other bike? Thanks in advance, Alexandros from Greece
Yazou Alexandros! Thanks for your comment and happy you liked my video. If you're experienced and you're going to need a bit more power to ride up some mountains, and you can afford getting the 300 then go for it. Otherwise, the 250rally or L is perfectly capable of riding anything. Greece has some hard terrains so perhaps getting a second hand 250 and upgrading the suspension is the right thing to do.
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Let me know when you come around!
I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Türkiye 😊
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Great review!
Can I ride with a passenger on the road for a short trip with this motorbike?
Thanks! Mmm riding with a passenger I don't really recommend it unless the total weight of both is 110kg. The rear suspension will go down a lot but it will be able to take you. However I wouldn't recommend it for long trips. I hope when you say short trip you're saying less than 50kms. Happy rides!
Hi, very interesting video. How much do you think the Rally CRF 300 L would benefit from having some extra 50cc and/or about 8 to 10 more hp? Would that make a difference on the highway? TIA!
That's a good question. According to a friend who owns the 300cc you can easily go at 120kmh(75mph) on the highway. It does have a bit more power which is great for those little moments you need a bit of extra punch. Hope that helps.
Why did you go for rally version not a regular 250L version ?
For the windscreen, extra fuel capacity and the look of it
What are your favourite tires?
Hey Timothy, it depends on the purpose. For mainly off-road I'd say Pirelli MT21 Rallycross are great, because they can even handle tarmac properly. For a long 50/50 ride I'd suggest Heidenau K60 I used them to ride from Spain to Turkey and parts of the TET and some asphalt they handled well pretty much everything ( except for mud, but they few parts I encounter in Greece and Croatia it managed to ride through it). Hope that helps
Mate where are you located ?
Are you from Canada ?
Hey howzit,
How is the bike on loose sand, I have to drive 5km's of it just to get from my house to the tar road.....currently have an Enfield Bullet 500 and it's proving a bloody nightmare for me and the poor bike.
Hey Nik! I have to admit that I have only ridden the bike on sand once due to the geology of the terrains I have nearby (mainly rocks, sediments, comglomerates, loose gravel, clay, limestone) and I have ridden along the years. Having said that, my only encounter with sand went ok, not perfect, but ok. I had to lower the tyre pressure 0.8 PSI and it was ok. Sadly the only benchmark I have is my old Africa Twin and that was bad, too stubborn.
Got one in my shed got 95000 km on it jus put new rings now
Almost 100k! 😃
Thanks, i m just beginner which year would u like to recommend to me?
@@slimslim7638 you’re welcome! Rather than the year I’d look at how many kilometres the bike has and who the owner is and lastly the bike general conditions. Hope that helps 😉
good review
Wonderful
Why not a KLX? From all the research I have done, the KLX does everything the Honda CRF does not. With one exception; it feels more like a dirt bike. Why choose a CRF for a long Journey over a KLX?
Good question, and the answer is because you cannot buy it in Europe I think it's only available in US/CAN/AUS
@@lightadventuremotorcycle Oh shit! Really? Okay. Good reason. As I'm researching for a USA road trip, that information didn't come to me. Thank you for replying!
@@Timmycom No probs Tim! Good luck in finding the right bike for that trip. US has some amazing landscapes, never ridden there before but I hope one day I come over and ride across US.
Great review mate. Thanks
Glad you like it and you're welcome Adam!
There isn't a perfect bike for all conditions and budgets. This is a great bike for fire roads and slower highway riding - just don't put too much money into it. Once or if you feel like you need more power and better suspension, then get another bike...like a KTM 500.
Hey Bogus, you're right, there isn't a perfect bike, there's always a compromise but for the style of riding I do at the moment this bike is perfect. Yes, if I ever need more power I'll have to make a move to a KTM or I was even thinking in the CRF450L second hand.
I disagree with the crf450l choice. It’s a beast. Totally different from the Rally. I’ve seen some people get one and then sell it. It won’t be as quiet, light, or efficient.
It looks huge. A bit intimadating and I'm 6' 1"
Hey David! Sorry I didn't see your comment, my fault. It looks intimidating until you sit down on it and then the rear shock goes down. Trust me it is not huge. Have you tried sitting down on one?
@@lightadventuremotorcycle I ended up buying a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure.
@@davidray4128 and how does it feel so far?
@@lightadventuremotorcycle So far it's great. Great on street and fun in the dirt roads and trails. Surprising power for a 373cc single.
@@davidray4128 happy rides man!
You suggest it’s got a lack of torque because it’s a Honda not a KTM… Surely it has limited torque because you chose to buy a bike with a single cylinder 250cc engine not a bigger capacity bike with more power and torque. The make has nothing to do with it.
Here is my opinion after watching the whole video.
Rather than criticizing Honda or praising KTM. It's because he can't find much to say and sometimes he chooses the wrong words.
Speaking in front of the camera is not for every brave man. Especially if the presentation is in a language other than your native language.
Well he had an africa twin before so im sure he knows about the POWER 😂
It's not a powerful bike at all.. Waste of money
Hahaha, you should have seen the faces of the hard enduro riders who watched us riding our crf 250 and 300 in the Pyrenees. It's not the power, it's the rider 😉. The bike is worth every penny even though its not really expensive 🤣
@@lisavolk9051 yes 99% rider, 1% bike 😉
More Power means alot of weight and more fuel consumption. It´s fun when u most of the time on Tarmac near Civilisation. But if u a real Adventure Rider then u dont want the weight and the big bikes.
If u drop 3 times in a row the bike because of the hard terrain, the extrem cold or hot weather then every kilo counts. And bigger bikes are on remote places not so good to repair because people there dont have the money to buy them, so spare parts are a problem.
It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast…
That to ride a fast bike slow…and another thing , the lighter the better
@@lisavolk9051 that's right!
Dude just some aftermarket springs 300$ buck up cheap fix helps quite a bit
And it makes perfect sense if you are at least 1,70mts which I'm not. But yeah you are right