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Senior Designer, Simon spent 2021 with the Honda CRF300 Rally. You can read his full long-term report here: www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn-mo...
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@Rob-on5tz 2 года назад

Noraly of Itchy Boots fame is smashing this bike all over South America. And she's a loyal customer of Honda, I think she has done more for the brand than the brand has done itself. In my opinion Honda need to sit up and take notice of the RU-vid Vloggers as they are the ones reaching a wider audience and influencing peoples choices on motor bike sales and branding.

@anxiousappliance 11 месяцев назад

They made the bike.

@James-eo6bu 4 месяца назад

She has a 250l and as for the above statement bit exaggerated

@marcusgeorge1825 2 года назад

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I absolutely love this series, just honest, humble, no BS stuff and packed full of useful information that you just can’t get from a 30 minute to an hour test ride. Can’t wait for the next one. 👍😎🇦🇺

@raphael0616 2 года назад

Agreed 👍

@rickiekm 2 года назад

Itchy Boots is putting this bike to a real test. So far it is holding up really well.

@wagter01 2 года назад

agreed!

@IAmYourReflection 2 года назад

What "real" test?

@rickiekm 2 года назад

@@IAmYourReflection You have to watch her channel for that answer.

@garybrown4854 2 года назад

She put new tyres on then next day got stuck in the mud LOL , But yea proper test as you say

@IAmYourReflection 2 года назад

She cant ride worth a flip. Real test hah

@grays5112 2 года назад

I retired to Wales 6 years ago and came with a 1290 SAS & Z1000SX, I now ride a 250L, a 500F and just bought a 300 Rally, which has only done 500 miles, a great bike, at 65, I no longer have the need for speed, but want the ability to go off and explore this great environment I live in and my 2 trailies are great for this, I agree with Simon on most counts, this is a very good bike !!

@TeslasSecret Год назад

Great stuff. Do you miss the performance of your SAS and Z1000sx on the road ? I have a Ninja 1000 and thought about getting a 300 Rally to complement it. The Ninja is wonderful, but I suspect not that useful offroad 😋

@grays5112 Год назад

@@TeslasSecret TBH, No, I'm 66 now, had 95 bikes, anything from moped to superbike with about 45 sportsbikes inbetween, ex traffic cop and now my CB500F is all I need for the road, the Rally is great for some off road work, and my 250 has been replaced by a Meteor 350, even more relaxed and fun, but I do live in very rural wales, no dual carriageways for 40 miles, and hardly ever use A roads, so for my own personal circumstances, I'm chilled with what I currently own. BUT if I had to do long distance rides, I'd definitely go back to a 1000cc + bike, horses for courses, thanks for the question.

@fixento 2 года назад

Using Itchy Boot's riding alone on back roads in South Africa using a CRF-250L in exploring the country on back roads and racing in a five day rally that she completed. She's back in South America on back roads on a CRF-300 Rally continuing her journey to Alaska. Her biggest advanced with the bike is they are light and she can pick them up if she drops it.

@joecamel6835 2 года назад

I'ld pick it up for her , wink wink .

@BaldKiwi117 2 года назад

@jhdg it's tested, it's also good for her weight. If you were heavy and planning on riding this thing hard, you'd probably upgrade the suspension anyway

@fizzy49cc 2 года назад

seems a genuine guy, no BS

@jaisabai4155 2 года назад

Simon's mention if his XL250S brought back nostalgic memories of touring Central Oz back in the day. Wonderful bike too. Next for my shed will be this Rally.

@RikkyTang 2 года назад

This video made me smile, seeing how enthusiastic Simon is about the bike. I've got no real need for it but I kind of want one now!

@AbhishekTyagi 2 года назад

These are the best reviews. Truly informative and no melodramatic music and crap. Good stuff.

@misterchuck6866 Год назад

did he say whether this was ABS or non-ABS?

@stevesherlockrides 2 года назад

Loving these real life reviews guys. More please

@adaptableadventurerider 2 года назад

Really really enjoyed this, got to be one of the most informative videos on the Rally thanks for doing it :)

@sarahdell4042 2 года назад

Dang, keeping every bike since the first! That’s everyone’s dream! Love my Crf300l rally, I’ve parked my 690 enduro since purchasing.

@dprocter7430 2 года назад

I had an MZ125. So glad I didn't keep that :)

@misterchuck6866 Год назад

oh do tell... i have a 701 supermoto. thinking about the Rally for an enduro/offroad bike in-betweener

@misterchuck6866 Год назад

did you get the ABS or non-ABS

@sarahdell4042 Год назад

@@misterchuck6866 non ABS. I’ve since been through two dirt bikes after realizing I prefer some pretty tough off roading.

@twistandgo3414 2 года назад

Had a 250L myself a few years ago that I then replaced with a Bmw G310GS, bit more poke than the 250 at 34 bhp, but even that, could have done with a touch more. The seat and tank capacity were also improved. , Sounds like the 300 Rally is a good improvement over the old 250L..and it looks great. Loving these videos! 👌👍

@steveh100 2 года назад

Picking mine up on Saturday- 1st ever new bike!

@goldilocks913 2 года назад

Someone won’t sleep very well tonight! Congratulations and all the best with your new bike 👍

@steveh100 2 года назад

@mihai cheers Mihai.

@thumpersquid 2 года назад

Excellent video! I have the Rally too and I love it.

@charliem5332 2 года назад

I've one coming in July. Will have all the extras ready to throw on. Suspension options. Will have to wait and see.

@satchitysatch 2 года назад

I think one of these is my next bike purchase!

@ericwilliams626 2 года назад

I have the 300L and I think the best way to describe it is a bike that is not very street worthy, but sufficient to get to dirt, but when it hits the dirt, if you "get on it" you can have fun for a 286cc. I love 4th gear in the dirt bc I can't wind it too high in 3rd which is a fun gear to ride. But again, you have to get on this bike if you want any rush.

@pistolpete6321 2 года назад

Brilliant video, great upgrades!

@stevenkirkey9796 Месяц назад

Ive had mine 3 weeks Love it Suspension needed badly but im enjoying it in stock form

@leeinwis Месяц назад

Almost 10K on my 250 rally now.. Never a problem , just change oil and filters . Just got new tires at 9K.

@GeordiLaForgery 2 года назад

You can tell he loves it can't blame him it's a cracking bike. I was going to get one but the 300cc wasn't available back then and I find banana seats don't pair well with my derrière. 👍

@40spinup 2 года назад

Need to try one of these. Love it so much. Love a small capacity bike as I need a new XL until I can fix my XL 😂

@tibbsazoid 2 года назад

ItchyBoots likes hers

@firstamendmenttshirt4768 2 года назад

Itchyboot has the wrong one for what she has been doing. It is a girls motorcycle.

@raguhenil377 2 года назад

😍😍

@johnmac.6760 2 года назад

@@firstamendmenttshirt4768 No its not, its a mint bike,. Don't talk wet. 👎

@johnmac.6760 2 года назад

She should get sponsorship from Honda, what a testament to that bike, well done her, great review lads... 👍👍👍😁

@firstamendmenttshirt4768 2 года назад

@@johnmac.6760 yes it is an a automatic. Real bikes have a foot shift lever. Honda junk, she not taken it off 5, 10 foot drops. She fell in the rocks of Nevada that bike not ment for rocky terrain.

@swedbear4035 2 года назад

Really like this sort of down to earth stuff from people with real experience! Would have liked to hear if there were any niggles not sorted by the mods already made as well as a disclosure on who's paid for the mods. I believe transparency in such regards brings it up a level or two, my 2 cents. Thank you! 👍

@cswrighty 2 года назад

Genuinely one of the nicest guys I know. What he doesn’t know about bikes, ain’t worth knowing.

@jaygrafton3048 2 года назад

I've got the 2018 - 250cc version and still loving it. Next year 2023 I will likely sell or trade it for a 300 Rally. It truly is so much better than my previous heavy adventure bike. When I purchased my 250 I wanted the power of the Yamaha WR250 but the bigger bike roominess feel without the excessive weight penalty of the CRF250 Rally. It won me over. Still happy with my purchase.

@NeoMK 5 месяцев назад

How goes it 2 years later?

@1998TDM 2 года назад

This is a really interesting bike category. It's taken decades for manufacturers to achieve what they did in the 90's with 2t trailies. I appreciate the progress in refinement, suspension and the like but the 4t's are still behind when it comes to ooomph. I know these bikes are selling like hot cakes in Aus. I have a DT 230 and CRM 250, might make an effort to compare with the CRF. Great review, cheers

@danielcross9406 2 года назад

can say after years of supersports 600s and 120mph b roads I needed a slower bike and just brought a cb500x and what a great bike. and looking at this I might add this to my to buy list. looks the part and with honda stickers we know it will last a very long time.

@jthelakes147 2 года назад

Simon is perfectly correct. I had the 250 changed to a 300 Rally last May. The 300 is just so much better in so many ways. More mid range power and better spaced gearing. I’ve taken my 300 to Spain as well as doing parts of the TET. It’s a great all round bike ans so much fun. I changed the silencer on my 250, yes it sounds good but the noise gets wearing after a while,so kept the standard on the 300. Getting a K-tech shock fitted next week, the standard spring is too soft.

@honda116969 2 года назад

I have the 2018 250 rally with ECU from 550 performance & slip-on exhaust. I seem to really enjoy my 250 I don't think I would have a need for the 300 my bike does everything I need to do I mostly do Street riding tho... I won't lie I would like to try out the 300 but I have so much fun on the 250 I can't see needing another bike lol 🤷🏻💯% fun

@honda116969 2 года назад

And I hope you enjoy your new shock

@jthelakes147 2 года назад

@@honda116969 New shock makes a big difference. I did put a big bore kit on the 250 from CRF’s only, it didn’t make much difference riding off road. I then dumped the bike in a river and ruined the eco unit beyond repair!

@jthelakes147 2 года назад

@@ultimatepu5h Very well thank you, it does make a big difference to the bike with an 85kg rider and the bike does not ride up as much when you get off. But it’s a relatively expensive upgrade at over £500 and as the bike weighs over 150kg it will never make it an enduro bike. But for me it makes riding so much more pleasurable.

@jthelakes147 2 года назад

@@ultimatepu5h No. too much money!

@liam1666 2 года назад

that or the 250 its looking more likely to become my next motorbike for the great mpg commuting and also the ability to go on little weekend adventures as and when

@briansteele2723 2 года назад

Great stuff, I’m waiting for the long termer who absolutely hated their bike and had to suffer for a bit, as you all see to have way too much fun.

@skaraborgcraft 2 года назад

Im still riding an XL250SB. Hard to imagine spending 6 times the price just for some better brakes and suspension. Will be interesting to see how the frames hold up over the next 20 years.

@wsbygt 2 года назад

I´m actually in the verge of trading my WR450 2004 for the L version. I´ve seen the maintenance cost and I´m sold to say goodbye to the powerhouse 450 and go slower but further with one these. Thank you for the take MCN!

@jscgrey1 2 года назад

What is the brand/model of the GPS mount? Great video. Stirs the wander lust adventure spirit!

@peterncox 2 года назад

I love this guy. I was hanging onto every word he said.

@doublex632 2 года назад

"It will dig its way out", that's what other reviews don't talk about, thanks

@ianlawrie919 2 года назад

What an inspiring interview and infectious, he made it an irresistible machine to have. Best one so far 😺👍

@ihtishamulhaq951 2 года назад

You should please. I have crf250LR 2019 and she is something else.

@naveenkumar-xc4cb 2 года назад

This is like a perfect all rounder bike.

@Youtube_Globetrotter 2 года назад

Is it not to weak for that?

@stodgydave 2 года назад

What size Dunlops did you go for? And which rear spring rating did you get? Many thanks!

@r6mt09 2 года назад

im here because of itchy boots

@toltod 2 года назад

Sat on one last weekend. I did feel like at 6'3", it was still a little too cramped with my knees.

@momchilyordanov8190 Год назад

So, the guy changed the whole suspension, changed the tires, installed an expensive exhaust and makes a review of the bike? I mean - it's pretty much a different bike like that lol

@samsara3694 2 года назад

As the man said, the singlets biggest improvement for these bikes is to sort the suspension, as the existing gear is nothing short of dreadful, with an experience to match. That way, you'll find it will actually steer into and around corners. I'd go so far as to say that if you have limited budget, better buying a 250 and doing the upgrade rather than simply buying a new bike and not being able to afford the upgrade.

@Bazza47 2 года назад

Still on hill hold, my 2018 GS was as you say quite reluctant to disengage and as others have said it was best switched off by dabbing the brake, but my 2020 GS is much much better and unless the hill is really steep you don't seem to have to give it any more revs than when pulling away without using it.

@booshallmighty 2 года назад

I am always amazed how the Long way round made the GS so popular. To me it looked like the worst advert for a bike ever. Ridiculously heavy, frames that snap, suspension that fails, too complicated oh and too heavy. Even after that some people say to Itchy Boots, 'Why not take something like the GS or the Africa Twin 😂 I mean she couldn't pick it up once, never mind every 5 minutes riding through energy sapping sand. In South East Asia the only people you see on a big bike is white tourists. If I went around the world I'd probably choose a this Honda or similar. Oh, I ride a 1200 GS! Just not off road.

@AprendizDeLoQueToca 2 года назад

You know.

@UncleWally3 2 года назад

Especially with respect to suspension, how does the Honda compare with Kawasaki KLX 300?

@bag-of-bones485 Год назад

Buy one you'll love it.

@usbsol 2 года назад

13/42 sprockets and fmf exhaust and ejk makes the 250l more pokey 😇

@grahamdenton5635 2 года назад

hi what Garmin do you use and what bracket do I need ,just orderd one thanks

@Wolfman-me5kd 2 года назад

I've got the 300l great bike

@brianglendenning1632 2 года назад

I hate (not) this series - every bike they speak about I want! Seem like a pleasant bunch of chaps and chappettes @ MCN who genuinely like and know know bikes. Thanks.

@bombidude Год назад

After putting the pipe on did you have to get ecu controller?

@964tractorboy 2 года назад

Such a pity we can't have a long-term review every week. Or can we?

@mfs5493 2 года назад

Which Garmin model?

@SmokinZen 2 года назад

I have a T7 love it but I really like going off-road and at 57 it is getting harder to pick the bike up because every drop is different. I feel a lighter bike to go for light off-road would be better for me. I just can't decide between the 300L or the 300L Rally, I plan on keeping the T7.

@roadwarrior8560 2 года назад

rally

@ihtishamulhaq951 2 года назад

There's a aluminium plate attached to the air filter, if you remove that then you might like it. I did to my crf250LR 2019 with delkevic exhaust/with no spark arrestor, my bike loves it like my dog love me. 🌻

@usbsol 2 года назад

To get more airflow?

@andrewkitchenuk 2 года назад

Love the look of it. Might buy one to put in the lounge. 😉

@joecamel6835 2 года назад

imma come steal it

@andrewkitchenuk 2 года назад

@@joecamel6835 😂😂

@robkcra 2 года назад

Thanks much for this review. May I ask what the seat height is with that new suspension? And also…..might there be a possibility to lower the bike with a custom suspension rather than just using lowering links (by up to 2”)? Thanks again.

@Blockbuster2033 2 года назад

For lowering the front you can always just open the triple clamp bolts and slide the fork up, for the rear Wilbers makes shocks that are shorter. You can get them in lengths that lower the bike by 30mm or 60mm (1,2" or 2,4"), however, the cheapest one is 500€, so lowering links are much cheaper.

@anxiousappliance 11 месяцев назад

Rally Raid makes a lower suspension.

@michaelneale7813 2 года назад

Itchy boots has one these bikes which she is currently travelling to alaska Look on youtube for her adventures

@40spinup 2 года назад

An inch makes a big difference! 😂

@fat_biker 2 года назад

The best real world long term review of this bike is currently being run by Itchy Boots [check her on RU-vid, currently about to cross the Darien Gap]

@hornet224 Год назад

Though it is not his cup of tea, riding impressions from Michael Neeves would be interesting.

@reidspeed77 2 года назад

A warter cooled XR,I'd rather go quick on a smaller than slow on a big bike

@oscarsheen3045 2 года назад

like so many of these bikes, when i taller person buys it a whole lot of money is spent reconfiguring it to suit the rider.

@the1beard 13 дней назад

appears that spending around a grand on suspension is vital

@binoysankar2281 2 года назад

Itchy Boots bike😇🤩...

@burddog0792 2 года назад

Oh wow a 'light weight' adv bike that is only 200kg instead of 225+kg, nope that ain't it. Definitely need more bikes like these.

@samsonman2000 2 года назад

Please get subtitles

@mountainbearoutdoors 2 года назад

why dont honda make their suspension catered for the EU market? always too soft and bottoms out. I would love a CRF300 but with crap suspension out the box i wont touch it

@pauloakes5718 2 года назад

81 forever!

@bens_gone_nomad5299 2 года назад

Is it better than the WR250R though?

@Whos-That-Guy 2 года назад

Can you buy a wr250r new though?..... I bought a used wr250r cos I didn't want to wait the 6 months for delivery for the honda. I think the wr250r would kill the crf off road but I doubt the wr could match the comfort of the rally for long haul black top.

@droflivelife 2 года назад

How did you go getting those handguards on without it hitting the front screen?

@PP-wz7mp Год назад

With 1-inch risers

@claretbuck1882 2 года назад

🤘🏻

@kunzumla94 2 года назад

All we need now is the 450 version.

@1966babysnakes 2 года назад

OMG! Look at the state of the chain!

@zwei0626 2 года назад

讚!!

@fcalin21 2 года назад

@9:28 - "Let us sell crap suspension that will be thrown away rather than giving the choise between different levels of quality" - motorcycle manufacturers motto.

@cubax599 Год назад

Great bike. But gosh that blurb: Honda feeling, Honda engineering... wtf :)

@boyddobbins1369 Год назад

I'm really tired of hearing about the awesome 300L that isnt available anywhere.

@DB-me3jt 2 года назад

Somehow the headlight make me think of “The Beagle boys” . Scrooge MC Duck be aware of this bike!!

@anxiousappliance 11 месяцев назад

Did they ever pry his hands off the bike? LOL

@gregjetnikoff7124 2 года назад

Std tyres are IRC. Truely aweful...everywhere. Completely vague. This bike is really something!!!!! Not perfect but actually perfectable...

@brentfellers9632 2 года назад

They didn't stroke the 250. It's a street bike engine

@leeinwis Месяц назад

true

@Firestorm637 2 года назад

Compare against KTM 390 Adventure. The lighter the bike more fun in the dirt

@usbsol 2 года назад

390 adventure is a street bike dressed for a bit of gravel/ off-road... crf is true dual-sport.

@gregsilver 2 года назад

Looks like a great bike but with all of the additional gear that was replaced, wouldn't it be better to just look for something you wouldn't have to upgrade so much?

@Whos-That-Guy 2 года назад

The problem is, there isn't such a bike... Not new or at the price point.

@maxflight777 2 года назад

“The 250 Honda CRF didn’t have enough power.” This isn’t much better! It’s not the power that gets criticism, it’s the weight. 147Kg About 40 kg more than a KTM EXC 🤔

@usbsol 2 года назад

Also a lot less maintenance... but of course less weight would be nice.

@CCitis 2 года назад

I am a big dude... I wonder if it would struggle with me on it.

@nspinicelli 2 года назад

Hmm I need to be able to cruise at 90mph, living in Utah USA. Dang it! Otherwise I’d get this bike.

@davevernon4993 2 года назад

Itchy boots seems to like hers . . . 8 mins 17, hello Mr Rusty as fk chain :)

@jacobm7421 2 года назад

50% of people say its a better street bike, 50% of people say its a better dirt bike. So what is it really? I can only buy one bike and I'd like a Honda. I have to many hobbies that demand a lot of $. I want to be able to drive on road mostly and just hit a trail, and dirt when I feel the want to.

@bharatmodi6712 6 месяцев назад

i want one, should i go to honda chiswick ? they give apalling customer service - maybe as im brown :~)

@marcs990 Год назад

If you like this bike you will LOVE a RU-vid channel called ITCHY BOOTS, watch from the start n u will be hooked. Trust me!!!

@ecopeland1321 2 года назад

Sorry , can't stay awake. But , I'm still gonna get a new 300 and keep my '18 250 .

@lodendadul2978 2 года назад

Better then review of brand new 100km'sh motorcycle.

@James-eo6bu 4 месяца назад

Very interesting, but putting 2000 miles on a bike is nothing

@thesmithsmaf 2 года назад

I'm in love with Itchy Boots - *sigh*

@John_Neves 2 года назад

Manufacturers need to bring back the 600cc thumpers. This is a nice bike, but with a modern 600cc thumper I'm convinced this would smoke the tenere 700 in sales.

@roughrider9831 2 года назад

What, you mean like a KTM690 Enduro or Husqvana 701?. They do smoke Tenere 700s. I did a rough power to weight calculation Vs the CRF1000L Africa Twin with a 100kg of rider. By my calculations, they are roughly the same. Only the new CRF1100 just nudges ahead!. Go buy one, twice the price of a Honda 300L, but then it has nearly 3 times power, so it’s still worth every penny.

@Vince_vanca 2 года назад

did your guy just put some of his onw money on suspension and exhaust on a long term bike he will give back to honda ? really ?

@swedbear4035 2 года назад

Not very likely, is it? Would be interesting to hear the answer, for transparency nonetheless, don't you think? 😃 I do like the format and review!

@marksimpson5218 2 года назад

He will probably just buy it off Honda.

@Vince_vanca 2 года назад

I love this format.. super informative but I am just wondering ..

@Vince_vanca 2 года назад

@@marksimpson5218 i hope so .. he seems to enjoy this bike a lot :-)

@slakk5093 2 года назад

He would of kept the stock parts and will probably just swap them back and keep the upgrades for his own when he gets it.. if Honda don't just sell him the bike as it is