Why the CRF300L Rally is such a special Dual sport motorcycle

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

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[@atrenthillman]

I found a Rally 30 minutes from home. Sent wife to buy it before someone else got it. Did the 550 performance 91 octane. Black widow exhaust ect. before I ever even got home. 200 miles now and I love it ❤

[@240LTS]

... Just ordered the Yoshimura RS4, the 550 Stage 1 and intake boot plus the DNA air filter. I will open up the air box to let it breath. Can't wait to see the difference it will make. .

[@hankwojo]

Yeah, I have a Rally! I just happened to be in the right place (my Honda dealer) at the right time. There was one left unallocated. I said "I'll take it!" Sold my heavy Africa Twin and never looked back.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Its so much more of a versatile machine. I mean the AF is nice but it would never make it the places where I take my rally, At-least without a ton of effort.

[@allistairneil8968]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad Says it all really, I have a Marathon AT and every time I see a modern crf 300 I'm envious. Funny thing is that the crf riders are envious of me! Silly chumps!

[@alexfloydtorhov9131]

Hey Andrew! I want to point out a very important topic here about CRF300L/Rally - It's a huge development platform if you own a bigger enduro! I have Tenere XT660Z, which is a most angry middleweight single-cylinder adventure out there, and my first owned bike ever.. I started riding it faaaar better after I got 300L since it's not as light as most of dirt bikes and it performs very close to those bigger ones, just with more confidence and ease!

[@SethJayson]

I am fortunate in that my wife basically says "buy whatever you want." I have held out for the Rally (still waitlisted) because I'm a returning geezer and I just want the small, light, simple bike. If I'm going to be doing like 15-55 mph on back roads, gravel, light double and single track, why would I need the bigger bike?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

You are exactly right, I think you will love it.

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Seth Jayson I don't think you will have any regrets buying a 300 Rally. I am 72 and love riding mine and if you do want to go faster it will do it. I have ridden over small passes load down with camping gear and the bike held a steady 65 mph. The gas mileage is great also I never got less than 68 mpg.

[@ericashwell1392]

Good to see you back with a great summary Andrew! Hope you had a super trip and thanks for another plug on the Rally. Watching your summary of mods with the 300 platform helped me dial mine in for my riding style to get the absolute most out of my Roxie. Yup, my Rally Roxie, as my wife said Roxanne wasn’t quite right, lol.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha Roxie! love it. Stay safe and have fun!

[@thumbgas888]

I love my Unicorn, yes would wish it had a little more power,but it does the job. Its a working Donkey!!! ❤

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha the video I made like 2 weeks ago or so, I was at a dual sport event and I showed how mine just climbed everything in second gear no less lol.

[@ericashwell1392]

I was on a motocamping trip and one guy at a convenience store said I need a truck. I just laughed, didn’t get gas, and gave him a wave and a smile only a dual sported would know 😊.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

@Eric Ashwell wait he said you need to get a truck?

[@trd4d]

I think Itchy Boots pretty much answered every question about the reliability and long distance capability of the bike pretty much straight off the showroom floor. Plus, she came up with regular wear item replacement parts in some pretty off the beaten path areas. I recently picked up a versys 300 fresh out of the crate. With the crash bars, skid plate and some better tires, I think it will do ok off-road, and on. The light and low seat factors were huge for me. Twin cylinder was a big draw also.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome, how is it on low end torque? I know usually with twins you have higher RPMs and have a torque curve higher in the rev range.

[@trd4d]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad it can't get out of its own way below 4k, but with the low gearing, it does ok. I really haven't had a chance to do much riding yet. Only have a hundred miles on it. Supposed to stay below 4k until it is broke in, and that is 35 in 6th gear.

[@odsttrooper08]

I've got a versys 300 myself, and I've found that the suspension can be a little lackluster at times. Have you encountered this?

[@charliem5332]

It's like you are speaking my thoughts out loud

[@J8zzy]

Keep on rolling 'n' filming. THÄNX!

[@kenmoist]

I bought one for the exact same reasons. Going on the PA BDR-x next month

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome! I wanted to do that one myself.

[@billcotton1551]

One of things I liked most about my 250 Rally was how great it was right off the show room floor.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

They are pretty well rounded bikes overall.

[@240LTS]

... At 3:27 3:40 and 3:47 I think you are in my head. I could not agree more. Love the channel. Jeff

[@garyausher]

So... money no object, Black Widow or Yoshimura. Got both on my wish list. Tough choice!

[@Jungleland33]

Got mine about 2 months ago and love it to bits. Only downturn is that it isn't a 450

[@snipsdraper7537]

Got the klr650 adventure myself mostly due to hiway usage and have owned the previous model's. If i did more single track for sure the Rally would have been my go to.

[@changkoyingan-eng1925]

may 300L so much fun to ride out there. love it your content sir

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you! and thank you for the support.

[@coreydavis7810]

The CRF300L Rally and the KTM 390 Adventure are the bikes for me -- but I've gone back and forth for months about which to buy.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Well it all depends how much road/offroad you want to do.

[@OnThrottle]

Thanks for the backstory, Andrew! I’ve got a 250 Rally and love the little thing. Yeah it isn’t quite as honed as the 300 Rally with its small gas tank and differs gearing, but it does everything I ask of it. Even with it geared down to a 13T sprocket! I find it amazing that Honda essentially have the small dual sport market all to themselves now (here in NZ we don’t get the DR-Z250 or KLX300 due to their lack of ABS). It will be very interesting if KTM and Kawasaki decide to directly take on the 300L.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Hello at New Zealand! It really is a misstep that Kawasaki didnt include an ABS option on the KLX300, it really is a pretty good bike and more options on the market are a good thing.

[@OnThrottle]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad definitely! NZ isn’t the only place with mandatory motorcycle ABS laws now too.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

@On Throttle yeah I have heard, the manufacturers have to start updating and including it now.

[@samtheman1287]

3:45 The love is Real!!! 😍

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

❤

[@hickokaviation2249]

Thanks 🙏 I love your videos.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you for all the support Hickok.

[@bennettburkholder977]

Great video!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you my friend.

[@WaxedSurf]

What kind of gps system do you use? I never hear people talk about this. Btw your content is great,

[@VermontMan]

I’m hoping I’ll get my rally this month. According to Honda, April is the availability month. I’m first in line, been waiting since October 2022 lol.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Geez, well I hope you get it too.

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

good info.

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

I’ve also owned both 300Ls, first the Rally, now the standard. I prefer the standard. P.S. I’m completely enamored with the T7 and I’d love to see you do a long term review of yours. I’m thinking of selling my 2017 AT and buying a T7.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Im thinking of selling my T7 actually. And not because its bad, its a fantastic bike, but I do more dual sport stuff then adventure things. Have to go where my heart it.

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I do a fair share of both dual sport and adventure riding so I like to have both. I’ll send you a direct message about your T7.

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Do you still have the Tenere 700 ? Mine has been sitting in the garage for a while now as I haven't been able to ride for months . Would like a lighter dual sport ADV bike but 24hp seems pretty weak . Maybe the lighter weight helps with that ? Looks like a fun bike to ride for sure and if you drop it you can pick it up with your pinkie , lol .

[@TheKingsapostle]

I bought a new 2024 Rally with 0 miles on it with no down payment at $2500 cheaper than MSRP! 😁

[@scottsmith1897]

Love my 300 just wish it was a little more freeway friendly to get places.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Yeah its true, but we cant have everything. If it was it would weight more.

[@ericashwell1392]

15T on the front sprocket with ECU…passing at 70. Throw on some 80/20 or 60/40 road bias and it does just fine.

[@scottsmith1897]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I was thinking more money 😀 been looking at a few KTMs same weight and more money........

[@scottsmith1897]

@@ericashwell1392 Want to keep it off road and not the street. just wish it was maybe 10 mph faster if needed on the freeway. Have a 550 in it now and it does ok I just have a little freeway time if going to work with it.

[@ferttcd]

This bike can be on full throttle for as long as you want.. it won't brake. In my case that is 145km/h. (less if its uphill or frontwind).. But I like the easy ride, so between 90 and 120km/h is super enjoyable. . Maybe just a extension or taller windshield, some cushion over your seat if you need and that's it.. the perfect do it all not expensive easy manteinance all rounder loyal bike

[@BraapPacker]

Whyd you switch out the Yoshimura for the other exhaust on the rally? Thanks for the vids

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Well not so much I switched but it was my second 300 platform and I wanted to try something different. I actually have a review coming for the black widow. They are great systems that you can completely customize for low cost. Not bad at all, I talked a bit about it in my Crf300L rally mod video.

[@MotoDash1100]

​@MotorcyclesOffroad Does the Black Widow have any pros over Yoshimura (aside from maybe cost?) Thank you for any reply.

[@yolandalindsay8368]

"Well Said."

[@Jiziguyman]

When are you planning on doing the TAT.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I have been thinking about it for a while, I would have to move some stuff around or wait 4 years and do it with my son when he is of age.

[@Jiziguyman]

@@MotorcyclesOffroadl bought my rally this year with the intention of doing the tat with my cousin and i in the next 3ish years. Problem is trying to find other people that would like to do the tat with if you are up for it around that time period.

[@wrenchmonkey3920]

I wonder how many rallys are made per year at least for the N Amer. market.

[@joecamel6835]

5

[@PeterVred]

Is the Rally THAT much better for distance than the 300L? Is the Rally, as good off-road as the 300L? I have the 300l and a chance to trade for a Rally, at a big cost.

[@scubarubanzaii]

You get a lot more fuel in the rally. The tank is larger.

[@joecamel6835]

The ergos !

[@allistairneil8968]

If it had a kickstart I would buy it.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Why? What is your thinking about that? im not trying to be insulting I am interested in seeing your reasoning.

[@allistairneil8968]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad Try and bump start a motorcycle in dirt.

[@scubarubanzaii]

@@allistairneil8968 my dad has both a 2022 CRF450RL and a 1976 TL250. The kick start isn’t needed on a new electric start bike, never has been a problem. I always ride the TL250. That’s probably just you not able to get rid of the old ways.

[@allistairneil8968]

@@scubarubanzaii obviously neither you nor your dad have tried to bump start a bike in dirt😆😅🤣

[@dr.x4050]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad@MotorcyclesOffroad Kickstarting is just fun, pure connecting to the matching. But also a carb is needed for this.

[@vikingrogaland2844]

I just sold my 3 years old Honda XR150 / 183cc bike in the Philippines. A wonderful bike, by the way. I contemplate a 300L, but what are the main differences between the L and the Rally?

[@Clonyxl8]

Are you to lazy to do an internet search????

[@massimocolli3687]

Hi, I hope to find a Rally in Italy but.... it's ok for two person? My wife Is not so tall and havy...

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I would say for 2 people you will really want suspension done.

[@rawgutt4760]

When is it coming to Italy ? I ordered in Croatia a few weeks ago... Have to wait until august / september.. !

[@rawgutt4760]

and really not for 2 without good suspension upgrade..

[@massimocolli3687]

@@rawgutt4760 also without two lower foot pegs for the passenger

[@simonthomas5367]

Stupid Honda stopped selling the Rally version here in France!! Why Honda, WHY??

[@TheKingsapostle]

You are like 3 minutes from every other country. Just go there and buy one.

[@simonthomas5367]

@@TheKingsapostle Spoken like a true American.

[@mikecarr1484]

Except nora the ichy boots has hers , nothing but problems. Weak suspension had to be upgraded. Motor overheats in almost every episode. Her royal Enfield was more reliable.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

She drove that thing from Ecuador to the tip of Alaska with no issues at all. The bike was rebuilt by garage mechanics at the end of her ride now nothing but problems. Maybe that has something to do with it.

[@joecamel6835]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad 6k on my 250 rally, zero problems so far.