HONDA CRF 300L REVIEW! IS IT WORTH IT?

[@LeighTheHuman]

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]

300cc?

[@LeighTheHuman]

@@DentSideDee71 A TE300, a FE500 and a Norden. The CRF will always have a place in my heart though.

[@DentSideDee71]

@@LeighTheHuman I have a crf250r but I’m looking for Ktm 200 Exc or 300 exc looking to do long distance riding

[@LeighTheHuman]

@@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.

[@DentSideDee71]

@@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

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Welcome to the 300L family. I love this little bike, I have owner and reviewed both the rally and standard L.

[@DavidJosephBoth]

I'm a tall guy and still would buy the gray one. That bike looks good in that color.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

My favorite are the dual head lamps, those tiny light bulbs are amazing

[@lreids]

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.

[@speckitis]

Ahhhh! Nothing like In and Out Burger after a day on the trails! Excellent ride! Thanks for sharing!

[@AnandaNineOne]

❤️❤️

[@philipfreeman72]

Here in Thailand the roads are mostly concrete slabs , so rough so the dual works .

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

For someone who just getting started with a KZbin 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!

[@spring9603]

You're living my dream, getting to dual-sport with your love ❤ I have just ordered my 300L. Waiting for it 😊

[@AnandaNineOne]

Omg that’s awesome!! Let me know how you like the bike once you get it?

[@spring9603]

@@AnandaNineOne absolutely!!

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

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

[@CrazzyMaisi]

Du wirst lachen, hab letzte Woche auch unterschrieben und warte auf die CRF 300 Rally....🤗

[@andysmerdon1]

Excellent vid. That cable across the dash would really annoy the shit out of me 😁. Awesome track you have found 👍

[@robertmitchell6080]

Same on the CRF 300L that thing sticking up at the front.

[@icandsc]

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.

[@acebenedicto]

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!

[@AnandaNineOne]

I love the KLX! Rode that bike through some crazy terrains about a year ago! Reliable, simple, real bike!

[@karlfonner7589]

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.😂

[@AnandaNineOne]

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!

[@steven.h0629]

I'm 67. on a 08' Goldwing 😎

[@karlfonner7589]

@@steven.h0629 I was thinking about a used Goldwing as well. But I was thinking about stealth camping.

[@kevinbresnahan3394]

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.

[@AnandaNineOne]

That’s such a great idea man! Thank you!!

[@timstanton2241]

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!

[@ThreeLAdventures]

Correct me if I m wrong but this is the 300 LS not the L , the LS only comes in this color and it is a lower seat height as well for us shorties .

[@uralicdneprov1806]

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.

[@uralicdneprov1806]

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.

[@mototripperuk]

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 👍

[@Fromatic]

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

[@mototripperuk]

@@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.

[@Fromatic]

@@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

[@mototripperuk]

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.

[@Fromatic]

@@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.

[@tinho0202]

Amanda, these lines in the sticker are intended to represent height contour lines on a relief map.

[@ahmadfullheart-yc1vn]

Been into dirtbike recently this video surely helps thanks

[@evolvnyc]

Great video! The spraying was intense that day - so many trails! Enjoy and stay safe!

[@insatiable_mind]

I think everyone hates that cable or hose in front of the dash. There has to be a way to reroute it.

[@AnandaNineOne]

Indeed! It’s so annoying!

[@jeffsadowski7759]

Can you string it under a barpad cover? That was always what came to mind to me. Looks like there might be just enough cable for it:)

[@chrisvonkleist3984]

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.

[@aliceanat2051]

This is interesting thank you; love the review; I’ve been on the 450 and found it too much for me; this would suit way better!

[@ericcournoyer1595]

I prefer this color scheme. Less flashy. Isnt this the LS ? Low seat ?

[@char.9101]

Yes. LS is the grey one, shorter seat height

[@jimmydickson8854]

I do bush roads on my CRF LS as in a short rider same engine love it

[@MrCN173]

Thank you for the close ups👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevescala8034]

I love that bike. I just don’t get the long break cable over the dash. My Crf 250l had the same one and I found it so annoying.

[@ferkuzuel]

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

[@danielhansen7542]

I always love your comprehensive reviews. 👏👏👏❤

[@AnandaNineOne]

Thank you for the loyal support, Dan! You are the best!

[@bobberyank384]

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

[@bushpigtrent]

Love your Senna helmet ❤ I have a DR650 and a CRF300L for the dirt. '24 Street Triple 765 RS for the Street.

[@thegreat1548]

Such a showoff 😂

[@bushpigtrent]

​@@thegreat1548lol, but she asked what we ride, 17:45.

[@thegreat1548]

@@bushpigtrent Just jokes man. I'm saving up my pennies for Crf250f hopefully I get it In 2 to 3 years. 😂

[@bushpigtrent]

@thegreat1548 no worries mate, I took it as a joke. Hope you get your bike sooner than you're planning, good luck 😀

[@thegreat1548]

@@bushpigtrent thanks dude 😎

[@pneumaticman5927]

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.

[@Robert8455]

I didn't know they made an L model until today. Looks nice and that was an amazing trail ride.

[@randomoto928]

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..)

[@AnandaNineOne]

It’s there! In the beginning 🤣 313 pounds, and when I’m presenting the dash I show the range (71mpg) Thank you!!

[@randomoto928]

@AnandaNineOne Well, there's a good excuse for me to watch a second time!

[@AnandaNineOne]

You are so kind! 😂

[@TheRealSykx]

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

[@ThaElMongo]

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

[@spitfire83]

Great video, wish you luck in your YT adventures!

[@insatiable_mind]

My old stomping grounds! I used to live in Santa Clarita.

[@Weltbummler23]

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.

[@n8bradley1972]

Great review! I'm looking for some easier trails to start out on. What road number is that one?

[@WolfRaged]

That’s a 300LS

[@CB19087]

Didn't realise they did a shorter one! This is great news

[@phantomshtter]

Women are such a bad joke.😂

[@alexreyes3869]

From what I’ve read it is the only one to come in gray.

[@Maximius38]

@@CB19087 it's shorter in seat, but the great thing, is it have more clairance than the classic L

[@JRDNGIXX]

​@Maximius38 classic L clearance 11.2 in and the LS 9.6 in

[@wolfnstrings]

That cable across the screen… could it be moved? That would drive me crazy.

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

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.

[@SercanYatan]

Great review. I really enjoyed the trail parts, it was relaxing.

[@kiddfpv]

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)

[@ctjanney]

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.

[@Motorep146]

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.

[@alijalali5729]

Very thanks I don't know how turn off abs in trail motorcycle 🏍️🏍️....

[@insatiable_mind]

The DR650 also has a slipper clutch. It’s probably not as light as the CRF300 but is it lighter than your XR600’s clutch?

[@AnandaNineOne]

The DR650’s clutch is quite light! But yes, not as light as the CRF’s and not as brutal as the XL600R 😂

[@insatiable_mind]

@@AnandaNineOne thanks! I still want a DR650 but first I need sell the little DrZ125L green sticker. Three bikes are my limit right now.

[@jeffferguson899]

you have some good points

[@9lives1966]

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😅

[@jaimericardoaltamiranoreye9538]

Thanks for the review, such a nice bike, and you are the best showing all the features needed to know, thanks a lot 🥰🥰🥰

[@inlikeflynn673]

Mine has the 550 performance ecu, dominator exhaust, so much fun , lovemine

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

How does this 550 performance ECU work with this bike? Do you need extra parts for it to work? And what does the performance increase amount to?

[@inlikeflynn673]

It works with exhaust and more air, just wakes it up,

[@brianrahuba6919]

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 .

[@bretthoffman2128]

When Will You Be Reviewing The CRF 450RL?

[@AnandaNineOne]

I’m not sure Honda is willing to let me borrow one to review 😂

[@ryanelliott1650]

I think this type of duel sport bike review would be better if you included some single track riding Keep up the good work 👍

[@johnokeeffe1097]

Is there anything can be done about the stupid cables.

[@Limewire1984]

Is this the LS? The color and seat.

[@ozamudio2012]

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 ??

[@slayerace5637]

Is this the 2023 model or the 2024 model?

[@RafaelG.t.o]

How tall is this woman?

[@majorlee1]

I like Honda’s too. They are nice you really have to mod it to get everything out of it. Cool vid subscribing

[@markbelcher2754]

You are funny, what's the fxxking cable in front of your dash?

[@aknmtbr]

How tall are you? I have this version (LS) on deposit for my wife. She couldn’t sit on one as nothing in stock.

[@tbirdrob]

How tall are you Amanda? Thinking about this but I am 5'7" and wondering if it's too tall. I am comparing between this and 300LS.

[@1990-t1j]

I live in Thailand. 4,376 USD for the base model here.

[@silo3com]

How tall are you dear?

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

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

[@bretthoffman2128]

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.

[@AnandaNineOne]

You are absolutely right! Chelsea and I are super chill and we usually just wing it as we go… but yeah, it can be dangerous!

[@appymarley]

What a condescending comment the lady looks perfectly capable to me and probably doesn't need your advice

[@joesephjoestar4449]

3:08 this made me laugh. a lot of people have mentioned how much they dislike that but no one's SHOWN it.

[@PaulSalomon-r3l]

Qtal ananda boen día disculpa una pregunta porque la moto crf 300 L no llega a México? Cuando va a llegar la moto crf 300 L a México? Disculpa ?

[@roddielopp]

Rev limiter is red light. Great video and I love red hate gray. Lol

[@shutupandance]

Good job, keep it up!

[@tihomirborovski5661]

Ananda, are you Bulgarian or coming from a Slavic country? Your accent seems familiar... BTW nice reviews, I have my CRF since last summer.

[@moulin680]

Great review! Are you from Brazil? 🇧🇷

[@lonememe]

Eu acho que sim tambem! I heard her accent and was like...dang I think I know that accent!

[@alex-rx2vu]

hello, thanks for the vid...where do you drive?

[@sboy1955]

I like that color scheme 👍🏽

[@David-v8k9e]

Smooth ride on this honda with Ananda

[@ryanr4181]

It’s a LS??

[@azzogathor]

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.

[@SiamTatt]

It's so beautiful. I like it. ❤

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Sold!

[@MariaRamos-jg6mp]

Sensacional !!!🤘🤘🤘❤❤

[@joelchevalier1940]

Quelle magnifique région pour la balade en moto tout terrain, j'aimerai rouler avec vous

[@moturcu4226]

I got mine today.

[@guzzidelgado]

@Ananda NineOne how tall are you ?

[@cliffordjordan9577]

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

[@luiscardozo0000]

its good but need a little more power to jump in the highway

[@steven.h0629]

In n Out for the win! 👍😎✊

[@PauloCFarias]

Gostei 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hernanvidaurre4258]

This is the most popular bike ever made

[@philippeparis8447]

Moto cool ! Mais pas disponible de cette couleur grise en France ! ??😢uniquement rouge apparemment Moto de chemin😊❤👍👍 Bonjour de France 🇨🇵 😊😊

[@SlipperyJack60]

'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.

[@SanjayKumar-le4ro]

Sadness is its not available in my country india 😢😢😢

[@Camera1931-p5v]

Great bike! Yes I own one! Are you cold? I would ride with you!!! My new Itchy boots!

[@automotriztechnica]

Nice one Ananda 💐🌷Subscribed to your Channel 👍

[@glennt3207]

The cables remind me of a broken windshield..Honda come on.

[@UncleFjester]

SAme Price a a good Ebike!

[@1122redbird]

This is the LS.

[@ericbaumgartner5742]

These little fuel tanks need to go away. Stop buying them until they put 12 liter tanks on all these little dual sports

[@samtech79]

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.

[@donproper3632]

You know what they say about opinions

[@samtech79]

@@donproper3632yup but this asshole has years of experience with this platform. It’s a clunker.

[@KentwoodWarrior]

Bike sucks, went back to the superior wr250r

[@jorgedominguez7259]

Why

[@coburna5]

I own a DRZ but KLX all day over the 300L.