Testing our Luck on Dual Sport 300's | KLX300 vs CRF300L ADV Lite Motorcycle Shootout

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The lightweight adventure motorcycle scene is increasing in popularity, and with good reason. With their low cost of entry, well-roundedness on and off-road, and a high fun factor being just some of the reasons riders are picking up smaller ADV motorcycles. Within this segment are the Honda CRF300L and Kawasaki KLX300, both of which embodying what a lite adventure bike should be. After getting our hands on these bikes and doing a head-to-head in their stock form, we decided to throw some parts on these motorcycles and take them on a real adventure through western Utah and into Nevada for a real comparison. Take a closer look in our Lite Adventure Bike Shootout as we pin the Honda CRF300L vs the Kawasaki KLX300 and put our bikes and bodies to the test.
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@flattopwill Год назад

Seems like a big bike ride

@rmatvmc Год назад

With the wind we experienced, the KLR had almost the same top speed as the Honda 😂 -Nick

@flattopwill Год назад

@@rmatvmc haha it’s about the same power to weight ratio 😆

@jaywhoisit4863 Год назад

Gotta be careful riding without a jacket in that heat. The dry wind will dehydrate you in minutes. Jacket keeps the sweat on you a bit longer and you can soak your jacket with spare water to cool off a bit! Cheers from Sub Saharan Africa! 🇰🇪

@rmatvmc Год назад

Thanks for the tip! The video really doesn't show how hot it was during this ride. Still, a good time 😎 - Wes

@marcochavane3124 Год назад

Tell you what, my little Honda 300 is blowing me away now. I added CBR300 cams ($80), CBR300 velocity stack ($28), and a tune for $150. Feels like a totally different bike. I was neck and neck with a stock 2022 DRZ400SM this past weekend for reference. Also threw on Rally Raid Level 2 suspension. This thing is an absolute weapon now. Also does 85mph all day with stock gearing, tall rear tire, and my 260lb self on it.

@davebennett5069 Год назад

what's the total investment

@xzouix Год назад

I am wondering, would the softer Honda suspension be enough for a 115 pounds light rider? (115pounds without the gear on)?

@Tony-zp8xn 9 месяцев назад

@@xzouix From things I've seen others say about it, the suspension sprung for about a 160 pound rider. I weigh 195 and my Rally loses a fair bit of travel with me, plus riding gear, plus whatever else I put in my bags, whether it's camping gear or some groceries. 115 might be a little light on it, but you definitely won't struggle with it sagging too much. I'm hoping to get the suspension done in the next year.

@steve00alt70 8 месяцев назад

your not gonna be on par with a 400 no matter what u do to a 300

@machupikachu1085 3 месяца назад

What if they put hot cams, short gasket and a rejet on the Dr.Z?

@SmokinZen Год назад

Two of the most fun and reliable bikes out there can’t wait to take my KLX300 farther into the wild

@rmatvmc Год назад

Agreed!

@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999 Год назад

This is so cool to see long adventure rides on modern small cc dualsport bikes. To be able to travel several hundred miles for just a few bucks of gasoline is where it's at. I'm going to do something similar on my DR650 this summer to Elk County, Pennsylvania.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Sounds like a good trip. Have fun and be safe! Thanks for watching - Wes

@ndlsjk Год назад

Hey fellow Pa rider here on a CRF250L. I do weekend rides from the Erie area to the Allegheny National Forest in one day and ride fire roads til I find a camp site, then ride back the next day. It's good for about 400 miles in the 2 days and gas costs are like $15. Great cheap fun.

@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999 Год назад

@ndlsjk Awesome! I like that, fun with a low cost. I have to install the petcock rebuild parts on my DR and I'll be back out on that. Those trips sound fun except I would be from the other side, NE. Keep on enjoying every minute, that's what it's all about.

@distilledfreedom1840 Год назад

Pretty great. You guys should do more of these adventure vids. Maybe in the Fall. I'm debating selling my Husqvarna 501, it's just not much the long traveler. Too much vibration, and the box of gravel noise, even w ear plugs it's mind numbing.

@walkerskii Год назад

I own 2 Hondas (1 is an 87 quad) 2 Suzuki's (a 1978 RM125 & an SV650) & 2 Yamahas hahaha but if I ever bought one of these bikes you're showing, it would (finally!) be the Kawasaki!

@rmatvmc Год назад

What are the Yamahas? I've got a 1970 CT175 that still RIPS. -Nick

@427walrus Год назад

I must admit, my mind was conflicted watching this with all the snow we got this week. I have the CRF300L Rally and I love the fuel range on it. Keep up the good work and cheers from Utah County!

@VincentRayWorking 3 месяца назад

good to see kobee as a regular rider for this type of content. hope to watch more videos like this

@rmatvmc 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback and views, much appreciated!

@AdventureGlide Год назад

What a great area to ride. I love riding in Northern Nevada and Utah. The High Desert is defiantly a great place to test out a Light ADV Bike. There is plenty of miles to ride, for sure. I usually cover about 300 to 400 miles of dirt road each time I go out on the GSA.

@rmatvmc Год назад

With more time I would've loved to find more dirt between the pavement. We'd just need to find a solution for packing extra fuel. That's a problem that you don't really have to deal with on the GSA lol. Thanks for watching - Wes

@seisamigos397 Год назад

Great video you guys! Well put together, good music, nice editing, great graphics and humor. Well done!! 👍

@kosmoman54 8 месяцев назад

I always called it The Knolls. I remember riding my dads KLX 300 out their on the sand dunes back in the day.

@paniccg Год назад

Love these moto travel videos!

@woundedtiger7547 Год назад

Really enjoyed 😉 ☺ thanks for sharing. I'll be riding my 230klx. Here we go.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Thanks for the watch! Have fun!

@techies_gaming8091 Год назад

This is what I've waiting for so long.... Adventure trip. With your bike builds 😍👍

@rmatvmc Год назад

Glad you like them!

@techies_gaming8091 Год назад

@@rmatvmc make it again dude 😸👍

@advorlando9855 10 месяцев назад

Last video was good, and I agreed the KLX was best. The jumps and Wallowy suspension on the Honda was obvious. This video was more like a long-range ride which I did want to see. It gives a more rounded assessment of the bikes. I don't see your opinions as being swayed because I think the soft seat and soft suspension of the Honda makes it better for this kind of riding. A gas gauge vs gas light when the next gas station could be far off is important, so Kudos to the Honda. Two different bikes and two different rides = a more complete story. The KLX Camo is my fav. Great job on a tough video.

@calcrappie8507 Год назад

Great trip! Both good bikes. Wendover is a nice oasis for the weary traveler. Nice to pay for your trip on the casino's dime.

@evopwrmods Год назад

I've got an 2008 klx250, couldn't find a new klx300 to buy. But the klx250 does do well with much weight, I drove through Death Valley ntl park loaded w extra fuel tiny amount of gear, and the little 250 worked hard to the tune of 18mpg at one point. I noticed anywhere from 80mpg to 30mpg to the pitiful 18mpg lugging up crockscrew pass....

@renebeland4837 7 месяцев назад

Great job guys! Thank you for doing this for us. Very Very helpful in my decision making,

@rmatvmc 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@SethJayson Год назад

Interesting reversal for the more travel-oriented use even though you did some jumping and tire-spinning too. I put a deposit down on the Honda Rally version because I won't be shredding trails at all -- too old for that, too unskilled. Maybe I'll stop worrying about that suspension (though upgrades there seem pretty simple and not all that expensive). I can live for weeks out of a 20 liter backpack, so I think the little Honda should have everything covered. Only trouble is actually *getting* one delivered to a dealer.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Good luck on the bike hunt! They are great little bikes. I really like that new 300 engine. It really shines when being compared directly to the KLX. As far as suspension goes, there's no harm in riding it stock and testing the limits. If you find that it isn't disappointing you around every turn and obstacle, then run it! - Wes

@brownneedles6968 Год назад

Question: do you think the ‘kawi wag’ was due to maxing out the preload & overpacking, or was it just inherent in the bike? Everything else I’ve heard talks about it’s superiority vs CRF in this category.

@joethompson297 Год назад

The Honda has hazards, the Kawasaki, doesn’t. Make of that what you will! 😂

@rmatvmc Год назад

Lol that is a good point! - Wes

@TomorrowIsNow Год назад

Great Video! Too bad there is no love for the XT250 at RMATVMC.

@rmatvmc Год назад

We need to up our game for the XT's. I'll pass the word along and see what we can do. Thanks for watching! - Wes

@machupikachu1085 3 месяца назад

@@rmatvmc xt250 vs. Klx 230s please!

@TwinsRider_Vlog Год назад

Big fan from Nepal 🇳🇵

@rmatvmc Год назад

Thank you for the support!

@panic-revv85 Год назад

There's dirt roads from 5 mile to eureka, and eagle mt over to soldier pass and Elberta.

@rmatvmc Год назад

If it wouldn't have been so hot on the day we traveled home, we would have hit more dirt! -Nick

@davedonedis 2 месяца назад

😂 watching the Honda bounce for days after each jump!

@AceCarleton Год назад

My Honda crf300l wagged like that when new, it was a badly our of round front wheel. New wheel no more wag

@Scantcity Год назад

Great job guys, really enjoyed this video.

@ericredpath3908 Год назад

Great video, I enjoyed it a lot, thanks for sharing.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it! -Nick

@osimnod Год назад

Wes, you said you over-packed for the over-nighter. What did you bring? What would you leave behind next time? That context would be invaluable. And, any reason why you both didn't use an evaporative cooling vest to help battle the heat?

@rmatvmc 10 месяцев назад

To be completely honest, I packed for it to be cooler at night. With a bit more research I would've found out that the heat wave we were in was only going to let temps drop to 90 degrees at night. Knowing that would've allowed me to leave a bunch of the extra layers home to save space and weight. With bigger bags you are ALWAYS temped to fill them up! - Wes

@mhilde7744 Год назад

RM....NICELY DONE! I enjoyed that👍

@rmatvmc Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to watch! -Nick

@jeff.pitts. 7 месяцев назад

32:12 the flickering of the tach sorta syncs with the beat 😅

@davejoe2592 Год назад

I would have to go with yhe Hinfa myself as I just think it's gorgeous. My fingers are crossed that Yamaha will come out with a WR300R or WR350R soon

@rmatvmc Год назад

We hope so as well! They are due for an update 😬- Wes

@beetfarmer8933 Год назад

I wanna know how the KLR did on this trip. Also, when's the next big RMATV trip? Idaho was one of my favorite YT videos of all time.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Honestly, this was my first long trip on a big bike, so I don't have much to compare it to. It was a really nerve-racking experience getting used to the "wag". If I were to do another ride on it, I would definitely be looking for a remedy or another bike... The SAND was a humbling experience to say the least, I need quite a few more hours of seat time on that bike before I even feel close to comfortable in the sand. It's quite a bit heavier than my 2003 KX 250 but I love the KLR electric start. 😂I wish I would have adjusted the shift lever before the ride, but that's more user error. Ran the Tusk D sports and loved em. I think I would have had a little more fun on one of the smaller bikes, but overall, I still had a great time on this ride. Thanks for watching -Nick

@Hoser1mVm 9 месяцев назад

Dudes - At running out of gas point 18:45 - shake that thing up down, Side to side! The fuel pick up may not be seeing both sides, all areas of the tank.

@race8427 Год назад

Great adv video guys, what was the Honda push start about? Not sure if I missed something. 40 mpg, that’s in KTM/BETA 500 territory. I thought bikes in this class got 55+ mpg?

@rmatvmc Год назад

Kobee accidentally left his heated grips on overnight and drained the battery 😂 - Wes

@trapskilla Год назад

KLX = more off-roady CRF = better at road

@MOBStreet83 Год назад

This weather was not three days ago.......But, I am gonna take this route when I take my TW200 to Bonneville! Wes, You guys wanna test those machines against my TW200?

@rmatvmc Год назад

Lol! I'd take my adventure ninja on that trip! It's always ready for some adventure. - Wes

@MOBStreet83 Год назад

@@rmatvmc Sounds good! I let you know when I plan to head out there, but it won't be while it's 105° out.

@vaerenbergh 4 месяца назад

acerbis larger tank would not have been worse for the crf weight wise, its lighter because it is from plastic, the oem tank is metal and heavier

@hal511bm Год назад

Very nice. Thank you.

@vmax-cv1ml 5 месяцев назад

I couldnt enjoy myself in that heat. Huge buzz kill.😮

@MHix63 Год назад

I want to see a video of how the KLR did in comparison.

@rmatvmc Год назад

@MHix63 I said this to someone else but heres a few of my thoughts. Honestly, this was my first long trip on a big bike, so I don't have much to compare it to. It was a really nerve-racking experience getting used to the "wag". If I were to do another ride on it, I would definitely be looking for a remedy or another bike... The SAND was a humbling experience to say the least, I need quite a few more hours of seat time on that bike before I even feel close to comfortable in the sand. It's quite a bit heavier than my 2003 KX 250 but I love the KLR electric start. 😂I wish I would have adjusted the shift lever before the ride, but that's more user error. Ran the Tusk D sports and loved em. I think I would have had a little more fun on one of the smaller bikes, but overall, I still had a great time on this ride. Thanks for watching -Nick

@JoeJ523 Год назад

Too bad you can’t find any Honda 300l

@mattsloop2736 6 месяцев назад

To make the honda what it needs to be you'll have as much in building it as you do buying it

@IRON_D 11 месяцев назад

Would not have liked that heat or the asphalt highway miles on a 300… seems like Honda more road winner commuters, Kawi won the offroad riding

@rmatvmc 10 месяцев назад

You are exactly right! With some suspension work the Honda could be the best 300 option out there IMO - Wes

@liviosinibaldi3632 8 месяцев назад

Cheap and heavy. Reasonably affordable and decent overall.

@stlskybob Год назад

Too small of a fuel capacity/range for a dual sport bike.

@georgemikodesigns 28 дней назад

outta gas...but made it to the furthest pump...LOL :P

@6Twisted 8 месяцев назад

These seem like nice little bikes until you look at the weight. They're 30kg heavier than a 450.

@collectiveleak 6 месяцев назад

It's almost like they are a bigger bike or something

@6Twisted 6 месяцев назад

@@collectiveleak Typo. Meant to type 450.

@JoeJ523 Год назад

It’s pretty irritating that the klx doesn’t have a gas gauge………

@collectiveleak 6 месяцев назад

Dude just shake it and listen, it's not that hard

@JoeJ523 6 месяцев назад

We are in 2024 this is not a dirt bike it’s a dual sport

@collectiveleak 6 месяцев назад

@JoeJ523 your point being that we live in modern times and so we need conveniences that come on more expensive motorcycles on a bike that costs 7k? I like the price how it is, I don't want it any higher. Plus it's a 2 gallon tank? It's not hard to keep track of 2 gallons. You want a gear indicator too? A dualsport is meant to be a simple, rugged machine that be flexible for almost any task. If you want a gas gauge, get an adv bike that actually carries enough gas to warrant it

@JoeJ523 6 месяцев назад

@@collectiveleak Honda 300l has a fuel gauge at similar price……these companies can afford it and still sell the bike at the same price.

@machupikachu1085 3 месяца назад

Use your trip meter. That's what it's for.

@mattsloop2736 6 месяцев назад

Why did the honda need a bump start?

@panic-revv85 Год назад

You should ride from Hobblecreek to strawberry.

@b.hessing1182 Год назад

Does that actually go all the way through? I've been up shooting at the gravel pit a hundred times but never any farther than that.

@panic-revv85 Год назад

@@b.hessing1182 I've never made it, but have heard of others who ride it regularly.

@rmatvmc Год назад

@@panic-revv85 @b.hessing1182 Chance loves this route. He plans a ride for everyone to do it annually.

@codyswope85 Год назад

I just ordered the pannier rack for my wr250r. Is there an advantage to soft vs the hard luggage on a small dual sport? I see alot of small bikes using the soft bags but i like the ability to lock my stuff up.

@Nomadic_Pigeon Год назад

If you're mostly doing street or groomed dirt roads hard boxes are nice. If you're doing more technical/challenging terrain and have a few spills or be dabbing, soft is the way to go because it won't hurt your legs if you catch it between the ground and the bike in a dab.

@Bugoutnow589 7 месяцев назад

GREAT VIDEO GUYS!

@rmatvmc 7 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching - Wes

@Wesley.. Год назад

Cool shades, what are they called?

@rmatvmc Год назад

Wes was wearing the Oakley Sutro Sunglasses. You can check out all the different options we sell here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search/go?w=oakley+sutro Thanks for checking out the video!

@Reviews-Tidbits 2 месяца назад

You can’t find a bigger tank for the KLX anymore.

@rmatvmc 2 месяца назад

Check out the IMS Fuel Tank: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/ims-fuel-tank-p?v=18930

@Reviews-Tidbits 2 месяца назад

@@rmatvmc Our Price: $411.85 for .7 gallon Hard pass that’s CRAZY!

@VlastPojman Год назад

Which one of the Fox jackets is the black, red and grey ones Looks really nice as an overcoat.

@rmatvmc Год назад

That was some older Fox Racing Legion Gear. I've really enjoyed it for lighter weight, but still protective, aggressive off-road Dual Sport gear - Wes

@Hoser1mVm 9 месяцев назад

On the KLX wagging - what about adjusting your fork height? Did u compensate for what y did with the rear shock?

@rmatvmc 9 месяцев назад

You could definitely drop the forks in the clamps to compensate for the added preload, but that wasn't the best way to do it. You'd be better off buying the correct spring rate for your weight and luggage, and then set the bike up right. I wouldn't recommend cranking the preload to try and compensate for the extra weight in luggage. Wes

@lizdg3892 9 месяцев назад

Gotta have some fuel canisters. ❤

@grubalcava 10 месяцев назад

What kind of addition led light light is that?? I'd like to get one for my KLX

@rmatvmc 10 месяцев назад

Baja Designs Squadron Pro, check out the KLX300 buiild video for more info: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hL1gQve5agw.htmlsi=IU0tbT204KPlHzv5&t=147

@TheZakkmylde Год назад

You didn’t mention size of tusk on the Honda ?

@rmatvmc Год назад

The size of "Tusk"? - Wes

@benlinberg2821 Год назад

What mount is being used for the single Baja Designs light each bike has on?

@rmatvmc Год назад

These bikes used custom mounts for the Baja Designs Squadron Pro. The KLX has a mount from a KTM 701 and the CRF uses a custom bracket that uses the handguard mount. We also sell a clamp kit you can check out there: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-bar-accessory-clamp-w-baja-designs-p

@bjwilliams6115 Год назад

Was this last fall?

@rmatvmc Год назад

Yep, in the middle of that heat wave 🥵 - Wes

@bjwilliams6115 Год назад

@@rmatvmc yikes! Yeah looked kinda miserable. Excited for your future work on this

@richardchang9740 Год назад

Did the camera bike / klr650 have to fill up?

@rmatvmc Год назад

I filled up every time the other guys did just as a precaution. I had quite a bit more range though. -Nick

@schaerem Год назад

Cool video but a trip through some of the shittiest terrain/scenery in Utah to a dump of a town in Nevada.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Aw man! The diversity and variety of roads and trails here in Utah is what makes it such a great place to live and recreate. I love it all!... but you do have a valid point with Wendover 😂 - Wes

@deltabravo1257 Год назад

25:51 The tent appears to have a Rocky Mountain logo on it - is that a tent you will be selling soon? I can't find it on your website.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Hey, this was actually a Christmas gift from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC to our employees a few years back. Sorry, we don't sell them, make Wes an offer though 😂

@Desert2snowoffwego Год назад

Drama with fuel consumption? WTF you've got KLR along that has a 6 gallon fuel capacity! Siphon hose gentlemen! Who's zooming who??

@rmatvmc Год назад

Accidentally left the siphon at the shop... We'll remember next time! -Nick

@stubabyfuora5280 Год назад

Amateurs, first mod is lithium battery

@jimperry4420 Год назад

And never black gear in the sun.

@rmatvmc Год назад

Quickest way to shave weight! 😂- Wes

@rodneyhull9764 Год назад

So jealous of your environment,here in the UK it seems you are never more than 2 minutes from a town or city.Just about zero trails of any length either🥲

@rmatvmc Год назад

We are trying our best not to take any of it for granted! Thanks for watching - Wes