Honda CRF300L Dual Sport - Dirt Bike Magazine
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Dirt Bike Magazine tests the Honda CRF300L on the trail in Southern California. The Honda CRF300L first appeared as the CRF250L back in 2017, then it got a major update in 2021. The stroke was increased by 8mm to arrive at 286cc. It got new camshafts, and both the airbox and the exhaust were redesigned. The finish is outstanding, the brakes are made by Nissin and the rims are aluminum. You have to get up close to see the inexpensive stuff. The suspension is about as basic as possible. The rear has adjustable spring preload and that’s all; no reservoir, no clickers. The handlebar is ⅞-inch steel, and there are no handguards or frame guards. It comes in at 286 pounds without fuel.
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Just bought me a new CRF for my 61st b-day. Life is good.
I’m 61. Getting my first dirt bike crf250f
Good review but the one thing you don't touch on is the service intervals! This bike isn't supposed to be compared to KTM's or other typical Enduro bikes because its designed to be ridden long distances without having to worry about top end rebuilds every 2000 miles or engine oil every 300 miles/10 hours. The service intervals are an order of magnitude less with this bike - think top end rebuild at 30k miles rather than 2k! Yes the engine could probably give a bit more power for the cc's but this bike is built to basically require no work done to it other than the occasional oil and air filter change. Some people have got a piston to last past 50k miles!
Top end rebuild every 30000k? That doesn't sound right. My old 2008 WR250R calls only for a valve clearance check at 26600 miles and it's smaller and makes a few horses more...
I’ve had 7 or 8 KTM’s and do a piston at 150 hours or so mixed trail and events riding, that’s 4 & 2 stroke bikes, regular oil changes are best done though
My dealer says oil changes every 8000km but I did my first one at 200km and doing my second at 1000km then every 2000km after that it's not expensive to do the oil an filter at home
...more like a top end rebuild at 100,000 miles
@@jacobdeslauriers6768 The book says 8000 miles, or 12000 km not 8000km. I agree with the 200 and 1000km oil changes. On new bikes I change it at 100km first time. But every 2000km afterwards is overkill. You're throwing away good oil and you're not getting anything out of it. Your engine will not last longer.
I’ve had Ducati monster 1200 s Ducati monster 1200 r Suzuki vstrom 650 and a Yamaha mt09. This bike makes me more happy than any bike I’ve ever had
Bigger is not always better. There's something very pure about the motorcycle experience on a small bike.
Same with my Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, just in the streets instead of offroad.
I'm 65 retired and use this bike, mainly on the road sometimes dirt roads. I'm good with the suspension, in this way.
Same here I’m 63 and just wound up the spring pre load on the rear and overall it’s great for me very plush suspension
I had one and it was an excellent dual sport. The motor and trans are outstanding. It is puzzling why it weights so much. The suspension is super soft but for tight trails it doesn't transmit any jolts to the rider. Outstanding value and a lot of fun. I regret selling it!
heavy cause of the street bike motor. dirt bike motors are much lighter
@@DaBinChe Bingo!
@@DaBinChe That also gives it the long service intervals. It’s all a compromise.
Just took mine home last week, this bike is everything this busted up 41 year old wants and I'll ride it till I die. Gladly drop the other $1k on suspension and it'll be perfect.
Congrats! I picked one up last year at 44 and have other bikes but it’s the one I will never sell either. It’s too good for the money and I’ve done everything on mine.
Will definitely do suspension upgrade in the near future as well.
Enjoy!
you guys making me feel old, a few years away from 50. But yeah I dig mine with front/rear suspension upgrade
@@DaBinChe 😆
💪🏽
Enjoy! 🏍💨
It’s got more than this 63 year old will need. Lots of trails here in North Georgia. Used to ride when I was a teenager. Hi Yah
I'm glad for you because i'll also do the same thing. I keep saving on a monthly basis and by the next summer i'll be 38 and have enought to buy it. I will get the standard 300L. I don't mind refueling more often and don't plan to go over 100kmph so i dont need a wind shield. I'm glad when i see mid age guys buying bikes!
I've had mine for a year and I love it. It's perfect for a new rider like me.
+1 I feel exactly the same. It’s excellent for what it’s made for. Don’t expect too much from it and you’ll be the happiest chap in town!
I’d advise you to hold onto it even if you decide to upgrade and have the space and the means to have two bikes. I had the 250 version years ago and wish I would have kept it.
@@mmaaddict78 well said. I would hold onto it.
can you ride it on the highway in theUS?
@@whoknows4756 Yes, it will do 75 MPH comfortably.
"The world doesn't need another $13,000 dual sport." True statement. Now we need another wr300 or bigger dual sport
Yamaha could dust off there molds to the old wr426 platform, throw fuel injection and cork it up to pass emissions and probably turn a good profit at 10k a unit. I’m talking about the old one with oil in the frame. These bikes were bulletproof
Yea! A WR300 would make my pen15 hard
I would buy now an XR650L but it is not available in EU.
Having been a KTM rider for 30+ years, I'm now 74 and picked this unit up this past summer. In 6 months, I have 4k on it and if you use it for what it was intended for, it's not a bad ride. I'm in Arizona, so I ride 95% off road and 5% on. Suspension upgrade is on my radar as well as a 550 performance ECU mod. Great reviews, thanks.
I have road my friends KTM 250 with kit & recluse clutch on many a difficult trail Moab and California. We would ride for days .I live in NY and there’s many good trails in my area that I have explored for years with my KLR 650. At 63 it’s to heavy + I weigh 265
But I love the Honda
Maintenance free !
6k
with the proper shock? I think it could work for me
*suSpension
You are 74 and still riding outdoors and typing paragraphs on TH-cam comments? Keep on keeping on. 💯
@@buhrrito Yes, yes, yes. Keep in mind, age is only a state of mind if you live right. Stay safe. :)
Have had mine about a year and use it 99% in the dirt which wasn’t the original plan! Suspension mods are a must but can be affordable. YSS front spring and thicker oil was about $125. Rear YSS shock was around $450. Good knobbies and it will go anywhere fast.
I got the same setup w8ing in my garage to swap the front spring and rear shock. paid $550 for both + oil. I went with K-Tech ones, since YSS was not available at the time. Will get some better tires next season for sure. Happy to see others enjoying the little beast. :)
@@johnrolavs6794 sounds like you might be better with a KLR if you plan to 2up?
Have had mine for almost a year now and loving it!
Love my CRF 300 L a lot ! Perfect for light off road it’s all about enjoying it.
I’m about to hit 5k on my 2021 tomorrow . Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Dual sports are awesome because of their versatility, not their off road prowess
The video work on this was incredible. Slow motion was great, music was awesome, drone shots were great - overall fantastic quality!
It’s not all about the price. It’s much about reliability. And some of us have already shown, that that little bike is exactly what we need for travelling 👍🏻
I had a 250L and besides the horribly uncomfortable seat it’s a nice bike. I recently sold it and bought a Ducati Icon. The Ducati Icon is incredible, I just love it.
I did 550 performance 91 octane flash, DNA air filter,and full yoshi race system, fat bars, hand guards chain guards full skid plate ,tail delete etc etc and suspension redo for 240lbs rider.....it's a blast now id let it go for $9k and wouldn't make a dime ...but it's street legal you can jump it and it's way faster than stock......less than 600 miles on it too
How much power did you pick up like is it noticeable like 23hp -30hp
Great review,having had enduro bikes from the 70s and at 60 years young looking for a bike that is just plain and reliable this fit the bill,other then the height, easy modification, it is a pleasure to ride.
Love the looks of the CRF300L and it would cover 100% of my off-road needs with a suspension upgrade. However, it also needs to be fun in the twisties and I understand it doesn't really cut it there through lack of power ...
It does have a lack of power, I picked one up about a month ago and was a little bummed. Will be a really fun bike with a tune but it's a 300 so you can't expect to much. Once they make a 350 or ktm comes out with a rally 390, I'll be all over it.
Same engine as the CBR300R isn’t it?
So, minimally and to make it enjoyable all around:
1) Seatconcepts $325 seat....for the longer than 1 hour haul. They have different seat heights and sizes so play around to make it more confortable (shorter/taller) more so if you purchase the 300LS model.
2) Tusk handguards $75.
3) Tusk universal windscreen $75....now if there was a way to take this one off easily when you are transitioning from road travel to trail destination start, it would be perfect.
So, with about $500 you have extended the dual sports into the as-good-as-adventure bike, which is one end of this deal. You could also buy the 25 lb heavier Rally model for $750 more with the screen and the 61% larger tank (3.4 Gal vs 2.1 Gal) and better, more modern headlight. Just be mindful that highway cruising will be best at a max of 65 MPH, even if you can hit slightly 70 MPH plus, which is straining. Changing the sprocket(s) to get a higher top speed will diminish the rather torquey bottom end and hill climbing abilities.
Later....as time goes by and you have used and got used to your bike, extend the off-road capability of the dual sport.
1) First thing the aforementioned tires that the reviewers here used, when the stock ones are done, of course and if it fits your riding style. The Dunlops EN91 will make it more trailworthy. A bit above $200 for the pair.
2) Go to Race Tech website to do whatever you want to do to your suspension, lowering, GS3 replacement, etc. If you get the GS3, then you are getting more serious about the off-road capability and be able to complete 95% of all trail types. Price: A$ you WI$H.
Last but not least, are the power mods....but, the return on investment is the WORST of all of these mods, Yes, you will see some improvement here or there in ridability and a few more horsepower, but you will be spending close to $1,000 on ECU, exhaust and intake box mods to get the peak 2+ hp although it may make more hp at middle rpms.
What would make this bike near perfect? This is where Honda should step in and offer this bike as 400cc thumper, making about 32 hp at the rear wheel, offer better tires and (equivalent) Kawasaki/Yamaha suspension with some adjustability and charge another $1,000, which I would gladly pay in the Rally model, the only thing missing would be the handguards. Then again this would take away from that 500 adventure that Honda sells.
Just bought one to ride with my brothers klx300
Love the red & gold.
$8500 out the door in ab
Love mine had it for few weeks . Suspension and a tune and your set. Harleys will be sitting .
Great video, I'm 75 and weight 137lbs, the CRF300LS is the perfect match for me, past bikes WR450, XR400, still have the DR650 lowered that the CRFLS is going to replace.
I can't believe your statement, "a bike that doesn't get the credit it truly deserves". Are you kidding? Ok, maybe in your country then. Even so, what a ridiculous statement. The CRF300L definately has full credit and a hell of a lot of support world over. Crazy.
"its all about the price, remember?" Yes(ish). I think it is more than that. My only gripe with the CRF300L is the suspension is designed for a five foot 140pound man. The suspension will need work for those of us more average American size. So really, I would add another $800-1600 or whatever a full set of custom suspension goes for these days. Still a good value.
This was so much longer than it needed to be
Looking at getting my first dual.sport.....think its gonna be a 2024 CRF300l ABS......they have 2 at my local Honda dealership and will be picking one up hopefully in about 3 weeks.....cant wait 👊✊💨
Good luck!
It would be neat if Honda offered an 'RL' version of this with premium Showa suspension and the same LED headlight as the 450RL.
I have a crf300l. If you bought a crf300l and think it's a competition enduro bike, you're a fool. It does things good, not great. For some people good is just what they need.
Sounds like a basic suspension upgrade, set the sag, 1 1/8" handlebar and hand guards, tires and a bigger rear sprocket and its good to go!
Honestly from the factory, and for what its made for, the power and suspension are fine. These bikes are made to be ridden hard anywhere you need to go between long service intervals. I really think honda should make a middleground between this and an xr650l, like an air cooled 450.
I ride meine crf 300l ,2022, in 1 summer, 6 months . I have change the suspension. YSS front and rear and frameprotection from acerbis. Sorry for my d-english. 6000 km im happy.
I wish there was a middle ground between this and something like the ktm/husky 350
I don’t need bleeding edge performance and the maintenance that goes along with it, but shaving some weight and having a bit better suspension would be nice. It seems like their is a giant gap in the market between “entry level” and “race ready”.
"there" - but yes, too much of a gap exists between the 300's and 450's.
I just want a version of this pushing 40ish horsepower with better suspension
450rl
@@jake_of_the_jungle9840 ah the red KTM. I thought about it but I'd rather not have to change my oil after every obstacle, check my valves every time I get to work, and spend $800 on am ECU flash just to keep the bike from flaming out when I'm stuck in traffic or cruising the parking lot
@@dualsportedc I’d be happy with a 250l or 300l but I don’t need 40hp lol. The 450rl is badass though but they go for 10k around here and that’s just too much for me compared to a 4K used 250l and I hate doing maintenance
All thats left is a honda CRF 350L that would be sweet!!
400 😀
@aussiesam01 They already make a 400 lol
@@hosssdualsportadventures5774 Road legal? Got a link to that?
@aussiesam01 Yep, they make a street legal kit for the xr400 that's old news. Investigate
@@hosssdualsportadventures5774 Ah, so you can't actually go to a dealer and buy a brand new crf400 then because they don't make one. Thought so.
Love the slow mos
one of the best motobikes
Great Good power on off road Philippines it's a good bike to think about Honda 🇵🇭🥰
I wish they made it a 350 cc just for that little bit more power for the road but besides that it’s a great bike for what it’s used for and the main thing it’s reliable
Had an oil analysis done on my bike at 2k miles. Here's what the lab said:
Check for source of FUEL LEAK. Fuel is at a SIGNIFICANT LEVEL. Fuel dilution may be caused by component faults related to injectors,
ignition/timing or excessive blow-by. Additional causes include heavy throttle application, engine lugging, frequent short trips, and
excessive idling. FUEL DILUTION has caused viscosity to decrease moderately; FUEL DILUTION reduces the viscosity of the lubricant
which decreases FILM STRENGTH and LUBRICITY and may lead to increased wear. Lubricant and filter change acknowledged. Resample
at half interval.
Not sure if this is normal or what.
Nice upload, Dude! Subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
I wish they made it a true 300cc with just that little bit more power.
Great review. Is the subframe removable or welded to the mainframe?
Thank you.
You forgot to mention the chassis is totally different from the 250l..the 300l is a totally new bike from the ground up
I guess that's what he meant by "Major Update"
They love a slow mo wheelie over a puddle these guys!
Where is the bike actually made I know it’s assembled in Thailand but where is the motor made or the frame etc.
Down to this and the KLX 300 DS. Which would be the ideal bike for roads and some trail rides occasionally ? Love to get some feedbacks. Great vid so far!
GOD Bless!!Honda Lovers!!
i like honda..i have already crf150rosswhite ..next soon crf 300l...👍😎
If it wasn’t for the suspension, I’d definitely consider one. As is, I’ll keep looking for an old wr250.
Smart move. I really was hoping Yamaha would come out with a new WR. Got tired of waiting and bought a 300L.
There is nothing sophisticated or modern about this bike. My 2000 xr250 was better in every way. After 4 months and 3000kms I am selling it. Overweight, underpowered and and horrible suspension components does not make a modern bike.
So, just watched another channel dyno the bike stock, with just the Yoshi slip on, and with the slip on/tuner. The biggest gain came from just the slip on, per the charts. Unless I read them wrong.
What's the video ?
@@guzzidelgado It I don't remember. It was one of the motorcycle channels on YT. Just look up crf300l yoshimura dyno.
@@TommyNitro cool
They build specific bikes for different things . And people compare them to all out race bikes or trail bikes
As if the leaves on top of the rocks and in between the roots weren't slippery enough. Now there's snow 😥
I think the reviewer got something wrong here.. it‘s not all about price! It‘s about a great concept.. and of course you can and should invest a few more bucks to make it for your liking
In Nepal this cost around 1.8 Million NPR here due to high taxes and company profit margin is high
I wish i could afford this beauty 😭
So I’m experienced (raced for 20yrs intermediate level) but that was 18 yrs ago and now I’m 59yrs old 230lbs and just want to get out there again and explore and cruise around. Is this bike enough?
Will this be launched in India to compete with Hero Xpulse , i own Hero Xpulse which is the most affordable offroader bike in world
The 2023 Modell will be available in grey color also.
I like the bike, but I really hate red. Think I will go with a Kawasaki.
I like motorcycles.✌🏽
Fantastic, can u compare with kawasaki klx 300?
I’m 6’4 can I fit on this bike comfortably or should I leave it alone
I’m about to buy one and piss my old lady off again with another bike lol
how about this engine in a CRF40l chassis and frame. anyone done that.
Does'nt seem like its much or any improvement over the 1984 xl250r I had one time. It had about the same hp. with the twin carb RFVC engine with 6 speed, was decently suspended, and could handle short bursts of 75 mph plus. The looks of those old Honda's were classic too!
I have both an XR250 1999 and the Crf300l and the Crf kills the XR even though I love the XR as well the Crf with an fmf exhaust has way more power and torque although heavier
Please... Who is the Beautiful Music artist from the Opening Montage? Thank you.
Explain the engine noise on the earlier models
I think it would be cool if Honda would just put a detuned 250x engine on this. That way the sky is the limit for engine performance for the owner. 🤷🏻
I like this video😊👍
I almost killed myself on a 250L and I'm 150-160 lbs 5'8. Sticking to quads.
How, my granny could ride it. Quads are death traps
Can you elaborate as to how you almost killed yourself? Are you saying you're too heavy for the bike and it's a suspension problem or something?
@@JohnnyBoy919 Inexperience as I grew up on quads and although I had CRF50 time as a kid I hated it so I begged mom for a quad by the time I got big enough to reach the clutch I was 15 didn't learn until 20-21.
@@abbybonilla4511 I personally find motorcycles safer compared to quads. You can easily flip quads.
motorcycles aren't for everybody 😂😂
Can you give advice,how you clean it?Is it OK with water under pressure ,water Jet or only with cleaning cloth?
Naah, don't clean it. It's butch.
How much it weigh
What does the CRF stand for though?
Honda should throw the engine of the XR650R in it....with injection.
And e-start. No more kicking...
@@johnnyblue4799 and 6 speed
Nah , hyabusa engine
Can't find these anywhere near me....
when this bike launched date in indian market
Avete montato 90/90 21, invece che 80/100 21 OEM 🤔
nice bike,
can you ride on highway?
one day soon.....
that back is bouncy asf
same old same old from my crf230l too heavy suspension to soft low power come on honda do better
I once saw a woman ride this thing across North and South America
Movie on meaning Big money 💰 the 300 just fine
How much,money Philippines,thank you
I sold my cr and bought a klx.
Id this Itchy boots bike????
WR250R still better.
lol, i like this level of bike for my reasons... why I watch is level of drama... wow. so its fun.
I'll stick with an XR650L
27 horsepower not 23...
Damn y'all are late with this one.
Ι suggest if someone needs more power can always buy a drz 400😁
Those things are dinosaurs and still come with carburetors. But yes, they are fun...
literally didnt tell me anything about the bike
I was having a nightmare the other night so I woke up and in my sleepy stupor I opened the wardrobe door and pissed in it and went back to bed and sleep, when I got up in the morning I wasn't sure if I had dreamt everything so I looked in the wardrobe and Gary Lineker was sitting on his haunches grinning soaked in piss, these nightmares are getting worse, where do they come from I wonder, 🤓
Wow that headlight 🤮
Yeah, the LED they equip it with in Asian markets is a bit more attractive
Think you have some of the potential of this bike badly
...honda bring a REAL 450 RR then we can talk....;-)