I had one of these. Now I have 2 Husqvarna's, a 2-stroke, and a lightweight adventure bike. As soon as these break I'll go back to the Honda again. Such fond memories of this little bike.
@@DentSideDee71 The 300 exc will be ok at long distance but still not very good on tarmac. It’ll be much better off road but not as capable for mileage as the Honda. Plus there’s the servicing these enduro’s require. But if you’re happy with the compromises, they are fantastic. I’ve now got my FE501 for distance and enduro.
@@LeighTheHuman I know four stroke is good for the tarmac but I already own one and it’s givin me hell so I kinda gave up on them maybe if I get the chance to finance a new bike and had warranty I own my race bike atm I would build her but she’s only for off-road here in the states sadly so either ktm 200/300 or crf230l/crf450 dual sport
Awesome. The best advice I can give if you go off road is to change tyres (606 Dunlop or similar I went and it was a different bike after that). Enjoy your bike
I ride one in the UK the Rally one with bigger tank and more fairings to break, mainly used for the TET and commuting, it's fantastic! Rarely see others on the road, too slow for most I think.
i think its wild that I am that dude on the sport bike, going upwards of 40mph sometimes, zipping between cars in heavy and backed up traffic nearly every day, but watching you ride that gravelly trail at 25mph so close to the edge of that mountain causes me anxiety. I guess its time I learned how to ride in the dirt, because the views just seem to get better as the video goes on.
In response to mention of no skid plate. Even though you are not grinding over boulder's, log's etc. It is quite possible for the front tire to send a rock into the engine case and put you out of business. Zip tie a piece of thin aluminum or steel on there temporarily until you get a good one on it. Have fun.
1if im gonna have one bike for the rest of my life. it would be this 300L or klx300L . its easy to maintain, and enought power for on and off road. easy to toy around too!
Got mine from new October 2023, few upgrades done, absolutely love this bike, I'm out more on this than I am my Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Amazing looking trail, beware of those drop-offs, they look a long way down, I've already had the misfortune of coming off on the deep side, some minor damage to the bike that cost me £175 & bruises for souvenirs 😂, take care, looking forward to seeing more 👍
What damage cost you £175? As I've dropped mine many times now on the lanes and even when it's rocky it's only been snapped front brake lever before I had hand guards, a bent rear brake lever and snapped indicators replaced now with micro LED ones all round, but all that must have only cost maybe £60 in replacement parts
@@Fromatic the black plastic underneath the rear fender that also holds the rear indicator, that part set's you back £145, then there's the new indicators & new reg plate, all adds up to £175.
@@mototripperuk wow surprisingly pricey, how did you break that bit out of interest? I did put the j-tech tail tidy on which may have helped keep things out the way, but you mentioning the plate does remind me on a recent Wales trip I went down and still ripped the plate off, replaced it with a flexible one from Flexi plates which adds another £15 to my replacement parts
I was on a trail that got smaller the further along it I went, there was a drop to the left and an incline to the right, it started to get too narrow and rocky to go any further, however I'm a novice at off road and don't have the skills to turn the bike round in such a small space, so had no choice but to go forward, the bike hit a rock and knocked me off on the drop to the left, bike was okay at this point, when I tried to get the bike up I couldn't due to its position, had to drag it round to face the way I came and that's when the damage occurred.
@@mototripperuk ah sounds a bit of a nightmare scenario being forced to continue into a more and more difficult/risky situation, sounds lucky you got out relatively unscathed minus the replacement part.
I enjoy that you are being quiet. I love to hear the sound of the engine. I’ve been thinking about getting a used CB 300 R for these type of adventures. Do you think that small street bike suspension could handle easy roads like this? I like to ride gravel roads. At 62 years old I’m finding out that my mind is writing checks my body can’t cash.😂
I promise I’ll be more quiet next time! 🤣 I don’t think a street bike’s suspension could handle that terrain without being brutal on the bike and on you as a rider. I highly recommend the XR150R if you want something small, cheap and reliable! There’s a video about the bike here on my channel, but I didn’t take it off roading!
For someone who just getting started with a RU-vid channel, you are doing more than good! Keep going. I believe you will be successful. It is because you come across as authentic. You are also funny and have a cute personality. Your content doesn't contain fluff which is great. Continue! I can't wait for the next video!
Love the road. Just what dual sports were designed for. I have the Rally version as I ride over a hour to reach the forest trails near me. Enjoyed the ride. Best!
Great comprehensive review, I love my 300l, its such a nimble bike, I think the original setup for light that comes out on the dashboard it tells you that bike starts to consume more fuel after the light comes on ,so it helps to maintain a good fuel economy
The brake cable has a PVC sheath that slides down in , pull it up cable and you can heat it and bend at slightly angle and fix that issue ….it pissed me off for a while till someone told me , love Hondas with all my heart but the designer of that brake cable across dash was tripping
Every time you review a bike I then need to go buy it. My garage in London is getting full of new bikes. Thanks for doing all this for us Ananda!!! Cheers
Thanks for this review, Ananda. I have my eye on one of those. Going to take it out to New Mexico so I can write it around the boonies with my grandson. I’ve got a big ADV bike. I ride it here in Texas, but it’s too big, too heavy and really, too much of a hassle to ride a lot of off-road.
I think I'd really like one of these CRF! If I weren't so invested in vintage machines, I'd probably get one. A few things I'd like to hear about in the video are the bike weight, range, and what kind of tires you're using (tubes/tubeless). The audio is great! Nice trail and nice work. 😎 (@9:52 I'm guilty of this when I ride with my gf on our bicycles. Whoops. Shouldn't do it..)
Agreed on all points, just wish they made a 400 or a 450 version so u can ride it safely for longer stretches on the california freeways if needed. 73mph wont cut it… And no the crf450RL doesnt count as thats an enduro. The 300 is a dual sport.
Simple fix is to heat the rubber outer cover with a hair dryer or heat gun and bend it forward to where it is out of the way for you. Just be careful not to overheat it.
Model sticker at 4:37 says CRF300LDAP which should be a LS. However, in some other markets, like in Europe, standard height L comes in this grey color too. So not every grey 300L on is LS.
Just to decipher that code: L or RL stands for model (L or Rally), A stands for ABS, M/N/P stands for 2021/2022/2023. D is used for Thai domestic market which is lower seat height, and also for (U.S. only) LS model which I guess is based on that.
I put some cartridge kits in the front forks, a new rear shock and Pirelli MT21’s on mine. It made a huge difference in the off-road ability. Sad that Honda put such dismal suspension on this bike.
Suspension is too soft, but it's an easy fix . It's better than the Kawi due to how they both did their motors . Team Green just stroked their motor. Honda did their displacement but never touched the stroke . So the Honda motor is still cheap to upgrade the motor . But team green will cost you more motor wise . But Kawi gave you a better suspension in turn .
I ride a 76 Honda CB400F Supersport.. through the yard some times hahaha Been looking at getting a CRF or something dual sporty for awhile though, but no budget
Hi ananda great video, I have the 300 rally, I see yours got a wider/bigger tires ? Mine , the stock ones are thinner, can u tell me if u got new ones ??
Where are you? That's not Rowher Flats. Great review. I've been looking at this bike. My wife just got an XT250 and I'm looking for an enduro to join her. The T7 is overkill and way heavier than I'd like for day trips like this.
Looks like Castiac. There's also a cool ride off the N2 that I used to do that takes you to Lake Hughes. We'd ride out there and have lunch at the local biker bar and then ride back. As long as you weren't being stupid the local law was cool with you riding non-plated bikes into town. My wife would ride her DRZ125L and I'd ride my RM250. We'd have quads and a Honda Pilot 400 along as well. There's another route above Sunland that takes you to the east side of the mountains. Check in with the local ranger office and they'll give you the lock code for the gates up there. When I was living In Santa Clarita from '02-'05 very few people knew about it.
I just got a 300l abs last month :) (first bike!) Can i ask what trail that is? I’m starting to try riding in the dirt but there’s really no good spots where i live (riverside, ca)
GREAT Video, as Always. Most of All be Careful when riding, especially off-road, in familiar or unfamiliar places. Always try to check before You start riding, that way You’ll Never Run Into Dangerous Barriers. That was a Pretty Big Drop Off on the Right, but You and Chelsea both rode it, on the motorcycle in Fine Form.
The reason why I wouldn't buy another one is mine does 153/154kmh top speed. My friends bike is slower and both are stock. If I get a slower one I'd sell it same day! 73mph is not right or you have so much more to go
Without an added fork spring and an upgraded rear shock, it’s pretty shit and dangerous off road. It’s my daily rider and I do a lot of off-roading. You also need some better tires, D606’s are great. Overall solid bike, but fucking sucks on the highway lol
Man, what a nice place to ride. Wish we had mountains here in Florida. I am about to get a 300l on Sunday. Can't wait. By my job, there is a dirt bike and ATV park. But in other places, a lot of sand trails. But I also have Vtx1300c, MT-07, and a Grom. A little bit for everything.
You are to cute ! Awesome video.i just bought a red one and I'm in love with it.i also have yamaha fz09 and even with all the power I might just sell it and stick with this little honda.its just so damn fun and I won't lose my licence on it lol😅
'My shit riding.' If you want to see real shit riding, please come over to the UK where I can show you the true meaning of the phrase. I got one of these bikes two months ago, and I love it. It's certainly faster than me.
Depends on the territory it was sold in. The livery is (was) exclusively LS in North America. But it's the regular LA in the rest of the world, just a different paint.
I Have This Bike in Red Color 2024model. Rally My Commment Because The Exchange where you 2 friends Arguing in the desert Who goes to the front 😂 y@@AnandaNineOne
They suck. Complete dog with no power and terrible suspension. It’s inexcusable for Honda to make that pig weigh as much as it does and the engine is completely gutless. The only thing that is good about these bikes is that they are cheap and available, that’s it.
I had the crf250l and thought about getting the crf300l but when i found out it only has 286cc i felt like it wouldnt be worth the upgrade. I bought the mighty suzuki dr650 and love it. So glad i didnt buy the crf300l. Here is a link to my crf vs dr650 video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lIltGNeSsjg.htmlsi=SycaBSkHhTLhew12
That’s exactly why I bring up the actual measurement of the cylinder volume… because it’s not actually 300cc, and the fact they din’t say the actual number might cloud some people’s judgment in the case of an upgrade! I’ll watch your video on the DR650! I also have one!
@@AnandaNineOne You are sweet for the concern of my hands. Haha. You are right though protection is key. Good luck on your channel. If you ever are out in Tennessee and want to collab on a motovlog or need tips hit me up.
I try to focus on what you're saying but I keep getting distracted by your tight body. Even when you"re driving, I don't think that bike can give you all you need.
The brake cable has a PVC sheath that slides down in , pull it up cable and you can heat it and bend at slightly angle and fix that issue ….it pissed me off for a while till someone told me , love Hondas with all my heart but the designer of that brake cable across dash was tripping
