Honda CRF300L Rally Riding 1000 miles in 36 hours from Washington to Montana 

Thanks man👍

I've done 6854 km on a 18=year old honda wave that had 380,000 km on the dashboard already. Should i contact the honda factory ?

@@onhiswavediscoveringthaila6862 Depends on WHERE you took it, and how long it took you to get there. What I like about Trek Ethos video is showing the highway versatility of the bike, something that is not common with small displacement machines.

@@jeffreybobeck9809 when you read my name, you can see where i did it. Sometimes on the most dangerous roads in Asia.

Seriously! This channel has convinced me to the the 300 Rally.

Man i swear since i switched to small bikes instead of big and powerful ones, i never came back, you have all you need to travel, and you have more fun when you go off-road, everything is easier and safer , no worries 100% fun

Awesome! I've really been surprised by how capable the bike is. You should consider posting a video of your trip, I'd definitely watch👍 Safe travels my friend!

@@TrekEthos Unfortunately I don't have a gopro so all I have is pictures of the trip . I can say though that it was a about 70% Road and 30% dirt and was riding with ppl on big adventure bikes and it kept up really well with them on road and in the dirt

Sounds like a good amount of dirt - Glad to see you're getting the full use out of the bike!

Why not have both 😂👍🏻

It only proves how much *discomfort* this one rider, in particular, can withstand, riding a motorcycle that was never designed and built for extended, high-speed (80+ mph), highway travel.

@@kenhoward3512 must be a BMW owner. LOL

@@kenhoward3512 Right. Also, running an engine at 8400rpm for hours on end isn't going to contribute to it's longevity, whether it's a Honda or not. Bikes like that, like you said, are made for commuting around town, riding on trails, or afternoon back road trips.

@@howardelzey2760 I don't know about Ken, but I've got a 1995 BMW R1100RT *and* a 2019 CRF250 Rally, both bought new and I haven't bought any other bikes in between -- I traded a K100RT on the R1100, and I at that point also had a late 80s XR600 which I sold some years later. For sure the R1100 is better for doing 1000 km on highways in a day, but I've done plenty of 200 to 300 mile days on the Rally already, and there are plenty of places in this video I'd not take the BMW, or would ride it a *lot* slower. If my aim is exploring ("adventure") not Point A to Point B then I take the little 250.

The versatility of this bike is really something! And I'd agree that Montana really is spectacular - Thanks for watching👍

Glad to hear the video was helpful! Have fun traveling Europe; it sounds like a great time👍

Get one yet ? I Got a barely used 018 black 250 rally , love the fkr ,i've had 5 other bikes this ones my fav and think about gettin the 300 .

100% Agreed - Thanks for the nice words👍

haha yeah this was an exercise in perseverance through the discomfort👍 Thanks for watching!

Man I know this feeling - Getting a new bike and just waiting to get it out on the road... Best of luck with your new Rally & ride safe my friend👍

Thanks for the support & sub👍 Also you have great taste in motorcycles :)

Watch Itchy Boots she’s in South Africa on her 250l that bike has 34thou KMs on it 👍🏻

@@jamiesteele698 Yessss she is one of my favorite YT! and she got it used, its like a 05 or 06 bike. These bikes are just too awesome!

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! - I agree, the Oregon coast trip should be more laid back & a natural fit for the 300L Rally with 60mph two lane roads. I can't believe how long some people are waiting for their CRF300Ls - hopefully you get yours soon👍

You'll like it !

Thanks for the feedback👍 I'll look into producing more content like this

I'd have to agree with your reasoning here - The Rally does seem like a good bike to pair with a camper for traveling + exploration. I'd also say that the Rally is a ridiculously easy bike to ride: Low seat height, low weight, light clutch, hard to stall, won't wheelie on power, & relatively smooth power delivery makes it a great first bike. Ride safe my friend🍻

Thanks! The bike is at about 6500 RPM at 65 mph in 6th gear. Also worth pointing out that the redline is 10500 RPM and peak power (28 HP) arrives at 8500 RPM

65 to 70 is perfectly smooth and comfortable. I personally wouldn't do 75+ for extended periods on mine because of vibrations and increased fuel consumption (and the highway speed limit here is 62), but then it's only the 250 not the 300 (286). Also note that 65 mph very near maximum torque, so you've got plenty in reserve for hill climbing or acceleration, which you don't past 75.

Thanks for your continual support man! This little bike is capable of big things :)

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I did not realize that was the total length of the UK - Puts things a bit more in perspective. Hope you get to come out to America sometime and experience all the natural beauty here👍

I read the suspension is the weak spot.....I think I want one now too...

Thanks buddy🍻 That was random dirt road exploring in Steamboat Rock - GPS coordinates here: 47.84695510395472, -119.14789960647386

Appreciate the nice & thoughtful comment👍 Ride on my friend

The bike does better on the highway than any other dual sport I've owned. The windscreen, fairing, bar end weights, rubber in the foot pegs, and the large fuel tank come together to make the bike very manageable on the highway for extended periods. I had no issues with vibrations during my ride, seat was comfortable for me for about 5-6 hours. It's also worth pointing out that this bike burned no oil even though I was at top speed for nearly 3 hours.

I actually felt totally normal the next day (in fact I went riding). It's worth pointing out though, that I use my motorcycles as my main source of transportation. Commuting, errands, pretty much everything and in all weather conditions. I probably have more daily seat time on a bike than a typical rider (at least here in the states). If I didn't ride as much my guess is that the 1000 mile trip would have been far more uncomfortable.

Thanks for the nice comment! - bike gets about 200 -230 miles per tank depending on riding conditions.

Awesome, thank you!

It's a Garmin GPS mount for the the Garmin Zumo XT - The mount comes with the GPS.

@@TrekEthos Thank you!

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Thanks! Sure, the tank bag is a Nelson Rigg Hurricane Adventure Waterproof tank bag, the bag I have on the rear is a Givi WP403 Waterproof 35 L Back Pack. I actually ended up replacing this bag after the trip with a smaller 25L REAX Poseidon Dry Bag. The GPS is a Garmin Zumo XT.

Thanks man - I really appreciate your very nice comment, it means a lot👍

A CB500X with the Rally Raid kit would make for a good adv bike setup. The CRF300L Rally is a really versatile thing that works well on and off road but has its own limitations with its 28hp. Both are great bikes in there own way👍 Thanks for watching the video

I’ve got both, it’s the way to go!

@@grindlex9 Me too (250 rally) , I actually prefer the Rally for overall ride comfort and ergo's. but I like the 500 (471 cc) as well. But I hate the wind buffering on the CB, so I am still to sort that out. Ps I have seen you channel and have checked some of your content. Keep up the good work...; )

@@wave6413 I’m pretty happy on both, my CB is a 2013 and I have the screen in the low position, I tried it in the upper position and it seemed much worse. I’m sure they have big aftermarket screens available, but I like the clean air on my helmet, which makes buffeting worse in highway traffic

Thanks Francois - bike gets about 200 -230 miles per tank depending on riding conditions.

I like your thinking👍 Try to make it happen, I'd watch if you publish a vid on it.

Thanks🍻 I still have right around 9000 miles on mine. Over the winter I don't travel and for my day to day riding (commute and errands) I've been using the T7. The bike has not had any issues and nothing has worn out prematurely. The only limitation I've found on the bike was the overheating incident that I made a video about. Definitely no regrets about buying the Rally as it's my favorite light weight adv bike I've owned.

Awesome! Seems like a really cool bike. Looking forward to getting one for myself if dealers ever get them back in stock 😛. Been calling dealers all over the PNW and nobody has them.

Thanks👍 Yeah cruising at 70mph is no problem for this bike as long as the roads aren't overly steep.

Thanks👍 As you're a local, do you have any recommendations for different places to travel around the Spokane area?

@@TrekEthos for sure man. Some of my favorite places around town are Seven mile ORV park, MT Spokane, Green bluff, and I love Couer d’alene for the views

@@ShakeNBlake509 Appreciate it - That's honestly good info I can use on a future trip. Safe riding man🍻

@@TrekEthos you too brotha 👍

Love this comment👍 Thanks for coming along on my journey - Hope you've been able to take your new Kawasaki on your own adventure!

@@TrekEthos Thanks! Lately I haven’t been on the KLX as much as I like. I’m mostly commuting on a Pan America between San Luis Obispo and Humboldt County California these days. I need to get on the KLX and have some dual sport fun!

@@pinkiewerewolf Sounds like you have a sweet stable of bikes! Seems like a Pan America and a KLX would pair really nicely to cover a wide range of riding scenarios.

@@TrekEthos It really is a good combo. I like the lightweight dual sport bikes for true all around riding. I think the KLX and CRF300 lineup are coming really close to giving motorcyclist that unicorn bike that we all dream of.

The 300 is essentially like putting the Big Bore kit on the 250

I'm definitely no better rider than you - I'm just a regular guy. I'd say I'm about 195lbs fully geared up. I don't have direct experience with the 2017 Rally so I can't directly comment on how it compares with that. I will say though that I did dyno test the bike (you can find the video on my channel) and it makes about 28 hp at the crank so not a whole lot of power. The bike did fine at the higher speeds but was at its limit - I think the more natural cruising speed of the bike is around 70-75 mph. Glad to hear that the video inspires you👍

The windscreen comes stock on the Honda CRF300L Rally👍

Thanks man I appreciate that👍 It really is the versatility that makes me love the bike - It doesn't do any one thing the best but it can do it all - Thanks for watching and the sub, safe riding out there!

Sounds like a good ride👍It's a Garmin Zumo XT GPS

@@TrekEthos thank you

Congrats! Hope you get in some epic adventure rides with it👍

You know I thought about this! It would have been such a long day of riding to fit it into this trip but maybe next time round. Hope you're doing well & staying cool in all this ridiculous heat👍

@@TrekEthos we got a hotel for a couple nights!

​@@grindlex9 Smart move! - I on the other hand nearly died of heat stroke trying to wait it out. Glad it's over with for now.

Thanks! For this trip I got about 63 mpg - for my usual riding (less highspeed highways) I get about 67-68 mpg👍

@@TrekEthos Awesome! Thank you! Really enjoy your videos!

Glad I could help, thanks for watching!

I think the Rally and the CB500X fit different riding needs so it really depends on what you're looking for in your motorcycle. The biggest difference IMO is that the Rally is 100 lbs lighter than the CB. This makes a huge difference in being able to ride off-road with confidence - I've always found that I push further and go farther off-road when the bike is lightweight. The Rally also has a significant edge in ground clearance, suspension travel, & a 21" front wheel. Off-road the Rally is stronger in a very noticeable way. But on road the Rally starts to show it's drawbacks compared to the CB. The Rally only makes 28hp and can run out of power going up grades at speed or trying to overtake cars. The low power also will be more apparent if you load the bike up with tons of gear. The 21" front wheel is slower to react on road and wind will push the bike around too. Like I said though, ultimately it's about what you are looking for in a bike. Hope that helps👍

I have a 250rally and a CB500x. If i had to keep only one it would be the 250Rally....!

Me too. He was so psyched to see a biker brother...

Thanks! No the Garmin was pretty straightforward to install. You have to remove the seat, side cover, and the left side fairing. There is a good amount of room to route the cable under the body panels. Hope you get your Honda soon👍