Honda CB500X vs Honda CRF300L Rally (From a Guy Who Owns Both)

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Many people find themselves at a crossroads when trying to decide on the best beginner ADV bike. Honda makes a ton of great entry-level ADV motorcycles, and the competition of Honda CB500x vs Honda CRF300L Rally can be a tough one to suss out, particularly if you haven't ridden or owned either a Honda CRF300L Rally or a Honda CB500X yourself.
Fortunately, I've owned and ridden both of these great beginner adventure motorcycles and I'm here to help you with the CRF300L Rally vs CB500X decision. These two great beginner dual sport motorcycles do a lot of the same things, but there are some pretty significant differences when you compare 500x vs 300L and in this video I'll walk you through all the pros and cons of each bike and hopefully help you decide whether you want to add a Honda CB500 X or Honda CRF 300 L Rally to your stable.
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@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

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@danlevesque8592 Месяц назад

Not sure if I missed it or cant find it, but I didnt see a review on this versus your DRZ

@donnieyoung2774 9 месяцев назад

I own both, 2022 models. I'm 62, 50+ years of riding and racing. I've own many larger, faster and heavier bikes. I love them both for many of the same reasons you spoke of. I don't see anything replacing either of them in the near future. The low maintenance and Honda reliability are key to their appeal for me. Uuuuh, thank you !

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

You, sir, are a very wise man.

@donnieyoung2774 9 месяцев назад

@DorkintheRoad OH and I love your videos. You are definitely my internet riding buddy. I think your views, opinions and experiences reflect more of the real everyday man's life. Keep up the good work my brother !

@donnieyoung2774 9 месяцев назад

@tammymisorski6272 I think the 500X would be the much better commuter. But either would do.

@airadaimagery692 9 месяцев назад

At 51 years young, the Rally is by far the most fun bike I’ve ever owned! Maybe with the exception of my Elsinore 50 that my dad bought for me when I was just 9 years old. I’ve experienced lots of Hondaness growing up.

@cazgerald9471 9 месяцев назад

I've been riding for decades exclusively on beginner friendly bikes - I still consider my self a beginner :)

@bigcornel9302 9 месяцев назад

I returned to riding two years ago. Wanted to go with the Rally, but could not find one and ended up buying a CB500X and a CRF300L. Now I can confirm everything you said. Both bikes are very friendly, easy to ride, no headaches of any kind. My advice to everybody considering these Hondas would be to have them both. 😁 However, if you must pick only one, let me state the obvious, it is all about road vs. off-road and forget about anything else.If you are mainly on paved roads, and I mean like 80/20, go with CB500X and don't look back.. It is far superior, the engine has almost double the power, front brakes are way better, it is smooth, it is more comfortable, etc.. Simply, CB500X is a lot more of a motorcycle then CRF300L but only slightly more expensive. Otherwise, pick 300L because it is like 125 pounds lighter and weight matters when going off-road.

@kevincanfly 9 месяцев назад

This is a solid comparison, the 50/51 rule is a solid way to make a selection. I know I said I was working on a WR450, but I ended up getting a Triumph Tiger 1050. Figuring I'll be on pavement way more than dirt I elected to go that route. We went up to Detroit Lake, then looped back through Brittenbush into Estacada. Was hot as balls but a very epic loop.

@markkennedy5712 9 месяцев назад

I also have both and love them. Had the 500x in the rain yesterday and taking my 300l out today to look for model airplane wood. Great video. Have fun.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

I'm very pleasantly surprised at how many people are saying they also have both. That's super cool.

@johnhoaglun1 9 месяцев назад

I am an old guy so I can share some old guy thoughts: Get both ;-) I am fortunate to be have a couple of bikes. It is mostly because road touring and off-pavement are different enough during long duration rides or events that they each have a sweet spot. I have a R1250GSA for the 5-9 day mostly road and fire trail trips. I have an 890 Adventure (S for street and short) for more mixed terrain long distance activities. I have a CRF300LS (for short folks) when I will be mostly off-pavement and have a good chance of needing to be able to be able to pickup the bike. I told you that it was an old guy comment ;-) Great video

@johnhowells-vaughan5519 9 месяцев назад

Love your review! So positive and down to earth! It's actually refreshing to listen to someone who doesn't just cruelly attack a bike because it's not that person's cup of tea.

@jeffferguson899 7 месяцев назад

I already have a 250l and an Africa twin, still want a 500x . Its an illness

@CraigSmith568 9 месяцев назад

I love you videos reviewing bikes or comparing them. They are always spot on and you give great honest information.

@kawabungah20 9 месяцев назад

Nice job on your comparison discussion as always! I'm excited about the new Honda SCL500. I rode a CL305 back in 1970 and that was a fun, easy to ride bike. Of course, I won't miss the drum brakes that were standard on all those "old-time" Hondas.

@jaminator01 9 месяцев назад

It’s was nice to meet you today at Home Depot! I’ll keep watching and supporting you because you always have such awesome information, insight and great rides!

@MidCoastAdventures 9 месяцев назад

Great little machines the 300 Rally. Very happy with mine, and a joy when adventure riding. Cheers for the upload 👍

@robertkoper3039 9 месяцев назад

I am lucky to have both and use the 300 l nearly exclusively off-road here in Spain.I can not see my 65 year old body lifting the 500 x more than twice a day 😂If I had to let one go it would be the 500 though.

@user-vi2ne7xq4s 8 месяцев назад

I have always wanted to do off-roading in Spain!! Was near Sevilla this summer but was told not allowed off-road due to risk of wildfires and the heat

@MotoGiant 9 месяцев назад

EXCELLENT Comparison Dork Dude!

@user-jn1im8wi6g 9 месяцев назад

Love my Rally and I’ve been looking at adding 500 to the stable great review. 🤟😎

@brianmeer9252 8 месяцев назад

I have a 300 Rally and just got back from a trip from Denver CO to Phoenix CO and back. Hit the MOAB UT section of the BDR and on the way back hit Mexican hat and the Valley of the Gods. With the longest amount of Highway driving lasting 8 hours not accounting for traffic in one day. There was times where you really wished you could stay at a constant 80 mph up hills and dealing with some UT highways having 80Mph speed limits, But Ultimately didn't matter that much. There were plenty of cars and trucks that where going 70-75Mph or slower that I never was worried that I was going too slow. I could for the most part keep up and go faster than traffic. Things to keep in mind though is that I have the 550 performance ECU tune. I cant speak on how much that helps because I got the bike used with the tune already installed from an older gentlemen that never took the bike on the highway so he didn't know if it helped much either. I love the bike I feel confident I can take it anywhere in the CO mountains. A rear suspension upgrade is defiantly worth it, I changed out the stock for a Ohlins rear Shock and the ride completely changed.

@bryrickshillam3403 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. Looking again at the CB500X, 390ADV, 300Rally and the new Triumph 400X. Miss having one in the stable.

@louherman9375 24 дня назад

Outstanding review, Exactly the information I was looking for and straight to the point with it. The description of the CB500x matched my experience up to this point as well.

@TwoFeetDown92 9 месяцев назад

Nice video, love my cb500x. Went from wv to Columbus Ohio round trip last Saturday. Deciding between the tw200 and the rally for my next bike.

@whenindavao 23 дня назад

Thank you, very informative and straight

@paulvanhout9695 9 месяцев назад

Excellent review and comparison for those looking at these models👍. You really have mastered these buying guide episodes.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

Well that's a very nice compliment. Thank you.

@bigred8752 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks for the insight.

@SilentFalcon13 9 месяцев назад

I've put 13, 000km on my 2022 Honda CB500X and I've ridden it both on and off road, it is GREAT. That being said, it is my first motorcycle, I started riding with this bike so I'm as fresh as they come. The CB500X has almost never limited what I was trying to do with, I been on a road trip with it and was comfortable most of the way (had to stand every now and then to get some wind in the sail), I've taken it off road several times as well and the only time I had to turn back was when I was pushing MYSELF further than what I was ready for (some steep quad trail with dinosaur egg sized rocks come to mind). It's capable and it's a lot of fun :P

@henryhawk978 9 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

@ChaiNinja 9 месяцев назад

I have 23’ 500x and put 700 miles on it. I’ve riding in places that I shouldn’t and on stock tires. If you ride carefully and slow down you can get through a lot of terrains. I went up 5700 ft elevation on cliff side gravel rocks dirt road and no problem. Don’t underestimate the 500x

@victoriazero8869 9 месяцев назад

What's the brand of the stock? It used to be Bridgestone T32 until 2018 which was sad off-road. I believe they switched the tire since 2019 into something better.

@oknevals 9 месяцев назад

I've always seen X's with some crappy Dunlops that suck on everything other then on sand. There is not many off road choices for the tire sizes that X uses but, it is really street bike so better get some good street tires.

@joecamel6835 7 месяцев назад

That's the point, it's an adventure bike that can do some rougher terrain as needed , but not as fast offroad because it has so many on road capabilities .

@jutjub22 6 месяцев назад

@@oknevals There are many 50/50 tyres, great choices for front 110/80-19 and rear 150/70-17

@oknevals 6 месяцев назад

@@jutjub22 500x still uses rear 160/60-17 as far as I know. They only changed front tire from 17" to 19".

@mbarr1029 9 месяцев назад

I see your a " Swanky Cat " Patron , I thought that was cool. Thanks for the content It is usually always relevant to me. Can't be 100% in real life but your content is way over 90% for me. Thanks Ben.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

I have to support the other Bens out there on RU-vid! 😉

@durl1963 8 месяцев назад

I like the way you broke it down to the type of riding👍 I lean more off and only ride road for light commuting. I live near my riding areas.

@hiltonmcconnell2563 9 месяцев назад

If you can not make up your mind between the two, get the KTM 390 Adventure, Much better off road than the BC500X and much better on the highway than the CRF300 Rally. Had all three and all are great bikes. I did find the CRF300 L a bit to tall for me, when trying to get on and off on uneven ground. Now riding the CB500X and the Honda Trail125. and most of the time for short rids under 100 km I will take the Trail125 a great utility bike can carry a lot of weight on the rear rack That is one thing I do not like about the CB500X is the weight capacity on the rear rack is way to low. All heavy loads have to go in the side boxes. I did have the CRF 300L and found the gas tank was way to small, ( come on Honda were do you find gas out on the trail???) Looking forward to the CRF300 LS coming to Canada but hopping they will also come with the same gas tank as the Rally dose.

@martincyr7259 7 месяцев назад

I ride a 2022 CRF300 Rally and I love it. Just a fun bike to ride on and off road. Especially off road, its natural habitat. I did the MABDR this summer from Montréal and back, around 4000 miles. Had a blast with it. Nothing stops this machine. Great on the trails and super fun on pavement with twisties. Also kept up with traffic on highways and it was more comfortable than I expected to be. Fully pact with my camping gear, I really enjoyed my trip. What an adventure! I plan to reach Colorado in the summer of 2024 and do the COBDR. The maintenance intervals is what sold me. 8000 miles between oil changes. I could go from Montréal to Colorado and back and than some, without an oil change. That's awesome! Your prior videos on the Rally helped me choose this great bike. Thank you Ben!

@RK-db4oq 5 месяцев назад

Change your oil every 2k miles if you are riding in the dirt, 5k if you are only on the street.

@NoCoADV80521 9 месяцев назад

Very helpful. Still love my ‘16 Triumph Tiger 800, but there are days and easy middleweight bike in the 450-600cc range excite me, and I admit I am intrigued by the CB500X and come close to test riding. But…not quite yet! Dealers, ugh…

@TomtheDilettante 9 месяцев назад

Just getting into adventure riding thanks to folks like you. Heading west on my first trip this coming weekend on my GS Adventure. I started researching the 300L Rally after seeing Noraly (Itchyboots) take hers all over the world and have been wanting it as a first dual sport ever since. I'd love to strap one to the back of my lifted GX470 Overlanding rig as I think that would make a great adventure combo. Anyway, thanks for another great video and continued inspiration!

@jacintofjimenez5342 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Dork 👏🏻 I love the video. I looked the CB500X for 2 years and I ended up with the 300L that I use most weekends to explore the curvy forest roads and doing some off-road too. After a couple of months I got a new 500x and I used as a street bike. The 300L feels like a goat and the 500x feels great. They both are reliable! I need a good tire recommendation 80/20 for the 500x.

@harrystephens1658 7 месяцев назад

Might give the Dunlop munants a look.

@jordanw4260 9 месяцев назад

Hey Dork! You've really inspired me to get into adventure riding. How do you think the 300 Rally would do on the WA or OR BDRs?

@jwhite4907 9 месяцев назад

I had a CB500F, which is the same as the X outside of (I think) clearance and trim, for a few years and loved it. Super fun and friendly engine and I taught several people enough of the basics with it to get them into an intermediate motorcycle endorsement class. Highly recommend the CB line for new folks, or anyone really.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

My very first bike was a CB500F. I very much agree with you.

@jwhite4907 9 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad I remember that! I was still on my F back then and it was how I found your channel lol

@sandwich8909 9 месяцев назад

Ah this is been on my mind for ages

@coyote102076 9 месяцев назад

Nah I just clicked on the video cause I value your opinions and point of views on stuff. 😁 Great vid bro. 😎🤜🤛

@pbfreeman8467 9 месяцев назад

2017 cb500x WA hwy20 trip 2023. Great camping

@jacobfulton5106 9 месяцев назад

Love my new 500x! I do more commuting than offroad. I’d love to see it build up with all the rally raid gear!

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

It's pretty cool that they offer a full kit...but it's so expensive I think it'd be more cost effective to just get a different bike unless you just really LOVE the 500X

@SergeyPRKL 9 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad Yeah, like, go for Transalp? That with suspension upgrade for us that have survival reserve around our waist for 40 pounds?

@alcro38 8 месяцев назад

Not often I’ll chime in to a bike review but I feel strongly about this one. I’m 5’9” tall and average build. I’m currently selling my 500x because in my opinion it is terrible on the highway compared to the 300 rally. At 70mph it feels like I’m hurting the engine and the vibrations are tiring. The seat and pegs position is very wrong! Never known a more painful seat. The extra weight is helpful on windy days and the little bit more power is nice but in every other way the 300 rally wins on and off road for me.

@CarefreeChris 9 месяцев назад

Great vid. Think my next bike is the 500X to get me around the Philippines:)

@gianmott 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video. Could you do another one comparing the Tenere 700 and the Crf 300 rally? Is the Tenere 700 begginer friendly? I’ve heard mixed opinions

@Lowbird00 9 месяцев назад

Random question. As a fellow big dude, I've started messing with preload on my 500x. Before I have to upgrade to Ohlins, etc. What if anything have you done to the x to help highway manners in particular. With a small amount of luggage (haven't maxed the bike out) my front wheel feels like it's off the ground at highway speeds around traffic. Very very light feel overall at speed. Love the content. Now to dig into your X playlist.

@alozborne 9 месяцев назад

Rally Raid is about to release their level 2 suspension upgrade for the 2022/2023 CB500X, which will definitely be an improvement over the stock suspension. I wonder, if you reached out to them, if they would ship you a level 2 suspension upgrade to review for your 2019 CB500X. Seems like a win-win! Come on Rally Raid, get the Dork in the Road a better suspension for his CB500X!

@JimboSRP 6 месяцев назад

As a teenager in the mid to late 80s I had a CR 250, then a CR 500. I think back then they only came as two-strokes, certainly both mine were. Both were awesome, but I have especially good memories of fanging it through the forestry trails next to our farm on that 500 like I'd stolen it, holding on for dear life and doing crazy stuff like only a bullet-proof 17 year old male thinks they can get away with. I didn't end up dead, so I guess I was at least partially right. To me, calling a CR "friendly" just doesn't compute. Mine were motorcross and enduro slaying beasts! I know, I'm stuck in a "good old days" two-stroke big-bore 80s time-warp, but it kinda saddens me to see the CR tamed like it is in this modern version. I've been away from off road bikes for a long time - do they still make a two-stroke CR? Are they still beasts?

@NorthwoodsNomad 18 дней назад

I really wish I could afford both , it’s always nice to have options. I can’t even find a dealer around here that has either one in the showroom to even swing a leg over it . However there is a Kawasaki KLX300 available and so I am thinking about buying it. IDK 🤷‍♂️ I like the Honda brand though and the CRF300L seems to have some better features than the KLX300 ( buttery smooth transmission, slipper clutch, ABS ) but the KLX has a better suspension from what I’ve been hearing. The CRF300L is around $800 cheaper , so that money could be used to upgrade the fork springs and rear suspension and accessorize the bike to make it even better than the KLX . And lastly as you stated, there’s much better aftermarket support for the Honda and that’s a huge plus for most folks who take pride in ownership and like to customize their bikes. Just trying to weigh in my options and looking for feedback . Thanks for the great content here . Edit : and the Honda has a better instrumentation panel than the Kawasaki

@leslilongbottom8304 6 месяцев назад

Cool pugger, Which bike does he like?

@Mycatz 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Would like to see a video about the 690 KTM/701 Husky really considering selling my klx300 to get one. Or I might get a Tenere 700 KLX300 is just too slow on the road for me. I’ve been fearful of a taller bike but after much research it seems it’s definitely better to increase your skills than decrease your bike.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

I'd love to make that video but would have to get my hands on one first.

@danielhoskins976 7 месяцев назад

I’m 70 years old now, & my skills/prowess peaked about half my life- ago! I briefly had -(& enjoyed) an XR 650l, about 10 years ago. I’m not interested anymore in a taller bike with the taller 1st & 2nd (etc) gears. I’ve found that taller bikes are already falling- before I had a good foot-purchase! I’m ‘capping’ my interest at 300CC’s; (however, my older brother’s KTM 390 could possibly be an exception)..?!

@knappdaddy 9 месяцев назад

Anakee Adventures and Wilds work great for the 19 - 17 combo on my V-Strom and readily available. Would work great on the 500. I would love the Rally more for off roading for sure !! I never understood why people needed multiple motorcycles till I got in to adventure riding, now there’s like 3 I want ! 😂

@oknevals 9 месяцев назад

I have four. Wife made me sell #5 🙂

@Ingmar-Berg 9 месяцев назад

Its funny, because all i see is very experienced and capable riders (like yourselves) on Honda Rally's on CB 500 X 's while everyones saying they re beginners bikes, excellent video though👍

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

Both can be true simultaneously

@mitchellbowman4393 9 месяцев назад

I have a rally, but I want both! And they're relatively cheap. That works cause I'm relatively poor lol

@johnw65 7 месяцев назад

Honda Rocks! I've ridden the S90, CB160, Elsinore 250, CL350, CB450, GL1100, and now a VT1300CT Interstate!

@robertthomas8216 9 месяцев назад

I got the 22 klx 300, cant go wrong

@armored-clown 3 месяца назад

Honestly 90% of riders should just go with the 300L.. Once Honda actually comes out with a 400-450 true dual sport with long service intervals that’s a different story.

@sumitino 13 дней назад

I’m interested in the CFmoto 450 and Himalayan 450 vs CB500x

@michaeldenherder3440 9 месяцев назад

Three years ago I bought a Honda CMX500 Rebel as my first bike and I'm really happy with it. But now I discovered motorcycle camping is what I like most and a Rebel is not very comfortable offroad. I'm thinking about the Honda CRF300 or the Yamaha Tenere as my next bike but it's hard to make the choice. Maybe I just wait for next year and see which one is my favorite when the next riding season start..

@alozborne 9 месяцев назад

I wish Honda would make a cb660x - with more clearance, better suspension, and some ride modes compared to the CB500X... In other words, an Aprilia Tuareg 660 but with a Honda nameplate and reliability!

@chrisfromkatunga6245 9 месяцев назад

They did, have a look at the Transalp

@marklescault9429 8 месяцев назад

Hey dork👋 do you think you could bring us a review of the bmw-g310gs? Im trying to figure out which small to mid size bike is right for me. I think a lot of people would appreciate your opinion on it

@koejoe 5 месяцев назад

wish Honda would just morph these together :) great video, thank you

@smiththers2 9 месяцев назад

I've had my 500x since March of 21, and recently got a drz400 last October.. I don't even ride the 500x anymore and it's up for sale. That's because I don't do highway and everything for me is close by. But I can't imagine taking the 500x on any kind of real trails, from my experience with it it's way too low to the ground and needs different tires obviously. Great road bike but I'd rather have something different for just on road, so I'm trying to sell it.

@Rafal1992Rafa 8 месяцев назад

I have cb500x and it's amazing bike, very easy to ride, comfortable, only 3l/100km of fuel consumption. And its also so good in offroad rides. And don't listen people who say it have not enough power.

@motoshark5847 9 месяцев назад

Oh and btw the best thing about both these bikes is the lack of tech. No rider modes or traction control BS. Love it. K.I.S.S. Ups the reliability factor.

@EastBayLife510 8 месяцев назад

thanks.. i was more focus on 300L,, but in reality, the 500x makes more sense.

@danielmoeller8457 9 месяцев назад

The rally is in my short list, have a big, heavy GS now and just isnt what I need or want at this point. Up till now, crf/klx toss up. BUTTTTT.... along comes a 400x triumph scrambler. Kind of a compromise between the rally and the 500x. Just curious, are you like me, waiting for the verdict on the scrambler? I love the retro, tics a lot of boxes but waiting to see reviews and US price. I know you had some fun on the bigger scramblers, what are your thoughts on the 400x?

@motoshark5847 9 месяцев назад

My 2019 500x’s have Rally Raid suspension and a high front fender. Makes it much more capable off road! Bulletproof machine. The 500x can be made much more offroad capable and still be highway capable. The 300L will always suffer on highway due to lack of power. The only better ADV bike for me above a Rally Raided 500x may be the Tuareg 660. ;).

@2fastnlight 9 месяцев назад

I had both and the rally was the keeper due to my dirtier needs and wants. Downsized from larger bikes.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

All depends on use case, for sure. 300X would be my choice as well because of the riding I like to do.

@adambatchelder4121 9 месяцев назад

The only problem i have with beginner friendly bikes for beginners and more seasoned riders is all the added weight. The lower power is fine , the weaker suspension its ok for beginners but the weight is really just more tiring.

@weirdshibainu 8 месяцев назад

Exactly.

@chazdomingo475 8 месяцев назад

I'm trying to decide if I want a CB500X or wait for the Transalp for a first bike.

@robertgoetz2678 3 месяца назад

Thanks! 50/50 for the CB500x, on which tyres ? In europe it seems no open offroad profile can be found in the size 160/60r 17… I am very pleased with mitas e07, some tyre like that one in the correct size, do you have an idea?

@chrisfromkatunga6245 9 месяцев назад

Hey Ben, What did you do to your left ankle?

@victoriazero8869 9 месяцев назад

500X is a road bike in dirt dressing 300 Rally is a dirt bike in road dressing Both are good for their price point, and which one is better depends on what terrain you want to use them for most of the time They also need a little more modification to be optimal, but nothing major

@ukjeeper 8 месяцев назад

Had my Rally Raided X, for just over 5 years, 10 countries and 82,000 miles. Ridden the TAT, parts of the TET, US, Canada and chunks of Europe, plus way too many work miles. (aka commuting, ugh...). BUT, keep looking at the 300 Rally as a 2nd bike for getting the dirt without the X weight. Convince me i need two bikes...

@tomaszjablonka9178 5 месяцев назад

Do U own cb 500x ? May I please what tires do u prefer most ?

@ukjeeper 2 месяца назад

@@tomaszjablonka9178 Hello. I have the TKC80 on the front, and TKC70 Rocks on the rear.

@VonKirda Месяц назад

What about the twisties. For hours on the highway a car is the better choice anyway.

@metaldreams3595 5 месяцев назад

I have a 54 year old buddy that had experience riding for years.He shopped for a bike that gets great MPG that he can use for commuting to work 15 min away via HWY and offroad use. Hes not a prior dirt bike champ or anything. If hes done any off road its been light. Anyway he bought the CRF300l.... And it perplexed the crap out of me. I know people love it and it IS a Honda but he doesnt even off road that much and hes having to high rev like crazy on the hwy Im sure. It just seems like such a crazy move maybe someone can tell me Im wrwong

@charito_ur 9 месяцев назад

How about the heat from the exhaust? Who got the less one?

@Icecold-27 7 месяцев назад

I would be on road more than my 50% of the time but I want to know if the CRF300 rally fit better than the cb500x in heavy heavy heavy traffic Where I live there is traffic everyday even in highways so I would like to know your opinion Thanks for the help

@deardaughter 4 месяца назад

Dumb question, as I’m new to off roading: how does one find off roads to ride on? Is there a site people use? Like if someone’s riding from Mexico to Canada, how do you find where to travel that isn’t the highway? Thanks.

@The88ninjas 8 месяцев назад

Do the nc750x. Great Swiss Army knife of a bike.

@graymangw6016 9 месяцев назад

Crf500? Come on Honda.

@41933 9 месяцев назад

With low maintenance

@TRYTOKPUP 9 месяцев назад

I love my 300 rally. But if honda took the CRF450RL, traded the motor out for the 500 and put on rally trim, it would be my unicorn. Light, high power to weight ratio, low vibration, great suspension, good fuel economy, and low maintenance. I'm tempted just to make it happen myself! Lol

@Pyndle 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, super useful. Isn't weight also a factor? I want to do a long silk road trip of over 15,000km, with a lot of highways, but also a lot of very difficult terrain in the mountains with snow/mud/sand. Buuuuut - I'm 250lbs and I will have 60-70lbs of luggage. Which puts me at the limit of the CRF300 :( Do you think it can be an issue?

@DorkintheRoad 7 месяцев назад

You can always add a stiffer rear spring, but I'm heavier than you and have taken it camping more than once.

@Pyndle 7 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad Oh that's good to know, some people scarred me off about the weight.

@peterpanci78 9 месяцев назад

Hi can you do a comparison between 500x and v-strom 650? Many thanks

@Just_2_Wheelz 8 месяцев назад

I have a CB500X 2020 and have ridden v-stroms 650 a couple of times (1st gen 2005 and 3rd gen 2017 models). The v-strom is more powerful, definitely better on the highway and vibrates less. Suzuki's latest 650 engine is the best engine I've ever tried in my life! But the CB is also pretty comfortable up to 120 km/h. The riding position is more upright on the CB, while the v-strom feels more like a sport-tourer. The CB feels much lighter (17 kg lighter and has much lower center of gravity), more fun to ride on the backroads (subjective) and I do take mine off-road after I've done the suspension upgrade on it (Hyperpro - the same travel but progressive, stiffer and better damping).

@JCrozier1 9 месяцев назад

love that the bleeping of dipshit now sounds like you said dick in the video. it made me chuckle. I prefer the rally over the X. It looks so much tougher.

@helok9 6 месяцев назад

I’m thinking the 500x since I’m only doing fire roads when I’m off pavement. No single track.

@ScoobyFermentation 5 месяцев назад

Put the new E-clutch on the 500x and I’m sold

@uralicdneprov1806 8 месяцев назад

If you want comfort a smoothness of twin cylinder combined with off-road capabilities of dual sport bikes like CRF300LR, then CB500X is NOT the way to go even for beginner. There are bikes that are good at both. Aprilia Tuareg 660, KTM 790 Adv-R, a bit tall Yamaha Tenere 700, and some other. However, each of these good bikes costs twice as CRF300L. On the other side, these bikes are ready from factory, while you have to pour money on CRF300L to get good suspension, seat, durable hand guards, skid plate... so it's not that cheap in the end.

@skymningforelsket1302 Месяц назад

This is a serious question and I'm not trying to be sarcastic. From whom can you buy off road pants that fit? It seems that most off road pants are made to fit teens.

@erttsmaster 9 месяцев назад

I want a Rally but brand new Rally costs 40€ more than a brand new CB500X so that got me thinking…..

@chebha1 9 месяцев назад

The sad thing is Honda doesnt sell either of them in INDIA

@fabioasterix750 9 месяцев назад

500x Is a great bike Unforunately I smashed It on a Wall last year

@kenkayser9337 9 месяцев назад

When you doing "attrition" red shirt ride with Tim

@kenkayser9337 9 месяцев назад

What do think compared to your old DR?

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

DRZ is worse on the road and better off road than the CRF. I don't think it's super beginner friendly, though.

@kenkayser9337 9 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad with all the talk about the new bikes out trying to decide if they are any better then my Dr650... beside newer

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

@@kenkayser9337 There's nothing quite like the DR650 out there.

@kenkayser9337 9 месяцев назад

We just went over wabdr sec3. Way more rocks then last time

@joecamel6835 7 месяцев назад

There are far more OFFROAD tires available for the CRF but far, far more street tires for the 500X , and that's what you want on a adventure bike which is what a 300 is supposed to be but isn't, the 250 was more of one frankly.

@FranfortFamilyAutoAreCheats 9 месяцев назад

Sounds like Honda needs to make a 500 rally

@richardahola692 9 месяцев назад

The new Honda CL 500?

@RPCAFF 6 месяцев назад

Surely a unicorn bike would be that 500x with a bit more off road capability

@keitheberly9667 9 месяцев назад

Itchy Boots (Noraly) rides here 300 Rally across continents.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

REALLY? You're the first person to ever mention that. ;)

@motoshark5847 9 месяцев назад

And a 500x early on. Named ‘Ronin’.

@keitheberly9667 9 месяцев назад

Both are excellent bikes, looked at several reviews on each before my last purchase.

@rsafsalman 9 месяцев назад

Both are cooler and financially better than buying a jeep

@spartancj1 9 месяцев назад

So I’ve been thinking between the cb500 or a KLR 650s? I’m stuck doing a decent amount of road driving regardless. Which bike do you think is better? I’d just do light off roading, dirt roads, and explore some logging/ trail roads.

@DorkintheRoad 9 месяцев назад

Pretty much this video but swap out the CRF for the KLR. Though I'd rather have a CRF300L Rally than a KLR basically all around, personally.

@spartancj1 9 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad well that does narrow it down. If the dealerships let me (most wont, ime) I’ll try out all three. But if I just find a rally well it’ll be just that. Thank you!

@12DisturbedGuy93 9 месяцев назад

@@DorkintheRoad had the same question, thanks for the reply! CB500X seems like it'd pair well with my crf250L for a two bike garage

@falcn12 7 месяцев назад

They should make a CRF500L Rallye

@kalnwi2023 6 месяцев назад

walleye

@leeinwis 3 месяца назад

esoteric

@keithquinn5624 8 месяцев назад

Cb500x beginner street bike with a small but still fun bit of power, 300l dual sport that can go offroad and on road but has no fun power, scooter boring power.

@OxSnowdog 9 месяцев назад

I can't find a 500X near me. (SE Michigan)

@kenbowlus2995 9 месяцев назад

I used Detroit (48265 zip) with a 500 mile search radius and the five closest I come up with within 300 miles are Marysville OH, North Tonawanda NY, North Versailles PA, Lake Villa IL, and Everett PA. There's even VA, DE, and NC.... but no Michigan.

@OxSnowdog 9 месяцев назад

@@kenbowlus2995 Thanks, I had to hit dealer by dearler. Where did you do the search?

@kenbowlus2995 9 месяцев назад

I put it here, and YT deleted it. Sorry, I guess sharing and helping others does not fit within RU-vid guidelines. I didn't even post a link, just a name. Oh well, this is just the beginning of "Big Brother."

@motoshark5847 9 месяцев назад

The 500x seem more rare and hard to find in New England. I own 2 of them though. Both 2019’s. However I see tons of 300L’s around.