KLX300 vs CRF300L Dual Sport Shootout | Dirt Bike Test

Trevor Hunter breaks down the how the 2024 CRF300L and a KLX300 perform after completing the 30th annual Big Bear Trail Riders Big Bear Run Hard Route in near stock trim, comparing the bikes with just Dunlop knobby tires, mousses, and a Ricochet Off-Road Skid Plate equipped on each.
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[@Mjr1348]

Great vid. Thank you. I had a 21 300L and a 24 Klx 300 for 1 summer. Both great fun bikes , but I kept the KLX and sold the 300L.

[@DirtBikeTest]

Glad you found the video helpful. We are all about having fun on these bikes!

[@Mjr1348]

@ totally agree

[@stug77]

The problem is shocks are expensive compared to foot pegs. And the low end power is identical if you do the throttle plate delete on the klx.

[@machupikachu1085]

Really? Interesting.

[@StubProductions]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@mt1885]

One thing the Honda CRF300L has a huge aftermarket options, along with Big bore kits, ECU, suspension. Hoping Yamaha builds a YZR350 as might have a WR350! That would be AWESOME!

[@joshdoddadbod]

I'm having flashbacks to a couple years ago lol. Looking forward to seeing reviews of the drz4s and 390 adv R. I can say that as a klx300 owner it's a great bike for the price and the suspension for me was perfect. Having good suspension from the factory is a big big deal. Sold the klx as it just didn't quite have enough power for me. I am not a novice rider so for others it will be fine. I am looking forward to the drz for this reason.

[@d1aman]

With the right (yet cheap) mods klx300 is 30+hp from the wheel (23hp stock). Mine is 32hp now! The key part is JDM ECU from klx250 which has good ignition timing and not limited by new emissions restrictions..

[@joshdoddadbod]

@d1aman I had mine with the bdsb ecu flash and it made a good amount of difference but just not enough to keep me happy.

[@toddsmith8608]

Are you talking about the new DRZ with fuel injection? Should be good.

[@joshdoddadbod]

@toddsmith8608 yup.

[@ih8momjokes1]

i agree its got crf450rl power with 40 extra lbs is NOT BAD

[@mikeschlup5279]

Now that was a test....

[@notgamingwithmax]

Next time add in the new Rieju Aventura 307 Rally.

[@mt1885]

Also, for 2025 in Europe Kawasaki has a KX300X model so hoping Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha at least get in on this and offer it in a 6 SPEED as could tag and put lights on it.

[@Sloberdog]

Just for kicks....remove the 2nd throttle body plate on the KLX300 and then compare the power delivery again. I'm guessing...based on my experience with my KLX300...it will be better than the CRF. There was major difference when under 7000 rpm. The KLX300R dirt only model does not have this 2nd plate. Would be a great follow up video to this one. For "off road" use only...of course.

[@DirtBikeTest]

We have a "mods" video coming soon for the KLX and the CRF

[@leanit5756]

Isn't this video a repost?

[@DirtBikeTest]

The last one was more of a recap of the big bear run, this is more focused on how the bikes perform comparatively

[@KentwoodWarrior]

KLX is superior to the CRF, had both for extensive time on and off-road. With that said the drz4s will outsell both quickly and easily if they don’t bump up the power

[@danielgreen7159]

Except that it's guaranteed they'll bump the price on the drz, significantly. And still no 6 speed.

[@machupikachu1085]

@@danielgreen7159 who needs 6 speeds when you have 50% more hp and torque all across the rev range?

[@mt1885]

Be interesting to see how it goes, hoping Yamaha has an option soon as well.

[@H0ONE]

390 enduro R

[@danielgreen7159]

They just lowered the price on the KLX.

[@Deertracks123]

The suspension is horrible on both Race Tech $250 solves problem.

[@toddsmith8608]

and yet they finished top ten overall on stock suspension....

[@terrarecon]

The point of them riding these stock was to see how the bikes would do. Pretty awesome considering both the terrain and the competition and dedicated enduros they were up against and finished in the top ten. Fixing the suspension was not part of their plan. If it was their test purpose would have been pointless.

[@machupikachu1085]

I've seen guys take the stock KLX to a motocross track and clear table tops. If you think the suspension on both is 'horrible', maybe you're not the beginner to intermediate rider that these bikes were designed for?

[@Skatefishofficial]

Wrr 250

[@toddkurtz2310]

My crf300l will easily go 70 down the freeway. And it will do it all day long.

[@shaymtbrider7244]

Same klx 300 will do too