Honda CRF300L Rally vs Yamaha Tenere 700
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If Honda built a CRF450L & Rally, with 40bhp & the same maintenance intervals & sensible pricing, like the 300s, they would clean up.
They already have that with the XR650L. Why they haven't updated it and slapped a rally style windscreen on it is anyone's guess.
@@IRQ1Conflict Sadly, we've not had any XRs (or DRs) in Europe for over a decade, hence my comment!
No they wouldn't. The 450 starts at $10K. No way I am dropping $10K on a 450.
Not intentionally neutering the XR650L with a tiny gas tank is the answer.
@@someguy5035 Sorry, I don't think you understood my point. We all know about the crazily priced current CRF450 that needs an oil change every half an hour! I'm asking for a bigger version of the current 300s, to replace the XR range we don't get in Europe.
@@mrsilbo6499 I have read that the single cylinder bikes can't meet your emissions standards.
Gonna test my 300L on Illinois potholes 🕳 can't wait. We have the best potholes. We pay higher taxes for them.
Mass got you beet
You certainly do! As a Brit abroad, I was amazed at the size of the potholes in Chicago - big enough to hide a small dog!
You shall be seeking them out... On purpose soon.....😃
We pay super high taxes here in California, and our potholes are horribly inadequate. Even when we do get one every now and then, they get fixed. Sometimes I wonder why I bother to pay taxes at all.
UK has lots of dreadful roads and dangerous
I'll be 58 next spring, 230 lbs. Been looking for that unicorn. I think I'm going with the 300 rally, up grade the shocks. Take the back roads and hit the trails and be happy 😊
Great work. I think the most significant thing to get from this comparison is that "the best bike" depends on the user's necessities, uses and preferences. 👍🏻
Well said! Which one you prefer depends on how you ride it.
95% people dont need a motorcycle so do your own conclusions
A really balanced review - thanks for sharing. I have had the CRF300 Rally (there is no L anymore) since February and have put 3,500 mostly highway/urban miles on it. 75mph all day is comfortable and returns a consistent 83.2mpg. The SRC Moto luggage system is awesome with the spare jerry can. I haven't had anything under 650cc since the early nineties and was worried about a puny 286cc. It's anything but, and requires very little maintenance. A great, fun bike, and a keeper.
On Honda Canada's website, they list the CRF300L and CRF300L Rally (I thought it was 300L and 300 Rally, but they have the L suffix for both.)
I'm thinking about getting one but I need it to be comfortable for very long road trips of months, riding every day. Do you think it's ok for that? Did you have issues with vibrations?
@@sayuas4293 Go check out the Itchy Boots channel, it's a gal riding from Chile to Alaska on the CRF Rally on every type of road.
I have a Tenere 700 and we just bought my 16 yr old son a CRF300L Rally. Perfect pairing as far as I'm concerned. Love them both!
Preice Honda CRF300L pLese
The perfect father doesn't exis... oh well :D
I think a Tenere 300 based off the MT-03 would be pretty sweet, especially if they biased it a bit more off road with extra suspension travel to go along with the lighter weight.
No, those 300 twins have very little low end torque and are terrible for off-road work. Make it a 300 single or just do a WR300R.
Ive been looking for a comparison video for the 300l and 700, this was perfect thank you!
THIS is the comparison we all have been waiting for.
Real nice comparison!! Lots of very real points being made, all starting with your comment on how many CC's are in play. I have a KLX 250 at moment and a vintage Bonneville but looking to transition into an ADV bike. The Tenere is on my radar because of it's midsize feature thus your comments were key to me. Thanks!!
I think the 300l rally is such an amazing adventure bike.
Very capable. The T7 is as well, maybe even more, but it takes SO much skill to get what the 300 gives you more naturally.
At twice price also
I absolutely love my 250 rally, for use here in the Philippines anyway, where average road speeds are considerably slower. Ill be returning stateside shortly and the T7 is in my sights, pretty excited. Thanks for the video, enjoyed watching...
This was the best review of these bikes I've seen. Thanks!
Your channel is getting better and better, so is your presentation… Great video!
Thank you!
That side x side trail video really highlights the differences well.
Good video. Keep up the good work! 👍
Great video. I went the T7 way. Don’t regret it. Thanks for posting!
DSTV- Real adventure motorcycles have 21" front wheels, 18" in the back.
Me- Has a Dyna Fat Bob with 16" wheels front & back that spends more time on gravel & off road than most people with adventure bikes.
The definition of adventure lies between the ears, not the knees. :)
Though I have to admit, crossing creeks with a 1500 Vulcan was getting a bit sketch. So I only did it a couple times. :D
“most people with adventure bikes”… that you know
why share this
Shit yes brother. My Harley could go anywhere these tonka toy morons couldn't
Great review on a couple wonderful bikes!
If only Honda had made the Rally a 500cc and kept the weight under 300lbs fueled with performance suspension priced the same as the T7 they would own the Dualsport/adventure market for years to come. Great video that shows why lighter is better.
Great comparison. I want one of each. Next year I hope.
I agree with much of which you talked about in this video! My first bike was a sv650 and after that I've owned a lot of different road bikes, until I started driving for the Swedish Armed Forces on our Husqvarna MC258 (two stroke with automatic centrifugal clutch). After a couple of years with offroad riding in the military I sold my road bike to buy my own better suited offroad bike, and that was the CRF300 Rally. It was a really great bike after changing suspension and adding a real bashplate. But, it was only great in the woods. On road(gravel and tarmac) it was lacking, and rightfully so. It is a 286cc single after all. So after 1120km I sold it... and this weekend I am picking up a used Tenere 700 from 2019 with only 1500km on the odometer. I am quite sure that this is the bike I should have bought in the first place... but you live and you learn!
Anyways, thank you for many hours of entertainment. I wish you all the best.
Great video again - your bad influence made me order a T7, LOL. Went for black, found an Ontario dealer with a few on order who was not price gouging & ordered it (now sold out) - so look forward to adding this one to my DRZ400 & TW200! No room or cash for a Honda Rally - looks like a great machine. Safe riding to you & your wife! Cheers, Ronny.
Congrats on your T7. On the road you’ll find it puts your DRZ to shame. It’s a fun bike.
You don't need a 300L when you already own a DRZ
Great video! Love the delivery! :)
Thanks a bunch!
I owned a T7 fantastic bike, but I wanted a more 2 up tourer so I brought a BMW R1250gs, but love going off-road so I brought a Honda crf300l
Nice complement of bikes :)
On the other hand if money is limited then T7 does both but with a little compromises.
Fantastic and honest comparison video of two of the most popular bikes out there. Many thanks. On the Rally, did you have to shorten the kickstand after having it lowered? Thanks again.
Thanks! I didn’t modify the kickstand because I found it to be way too short to begin with. Now it’s slightly long but usable.
Thanks for the good review.
I have the CRF300L Rally, and love it.
I also have the Kawasaki KLR650.
They both excel in their nitch.
Rock On
*niche
I bought the Rally, simply for the weight since I had zero offroad experience.
Ordered Wilbers suspension today and even with that added cost it still makes sense to me.
But ofc that is because it's the only lightweight dual sport available in Europe.
Already did some proper offroading, following a friend with tons of experience in Enduro and motocross.
Ofc I couldn't keep with his pace but I did manage to follow the trail he was creating without major issues.
No way, as a novice, I would have pulled off that on a heavier bike :)
Great video guys!
This was a good vid, enjoyed.
Really nice comparison video, thanks! I believe my Super Tenere ES would share the garage nicely with the little Honda. Deposit placed, still waiting....
good honest review by obviosly well experienced riders.
Thank you for the good jobs on these reviews. I’m leaning towards a CBX 500. I would love to see an honest review from you on this machine
I did a short one in 2019 but just on the road. It was when I was just getting started so the quality isn’t as good.
Karl, have a set of spoked wheels made up!
CBX is great but way less offroad than these both...
Love yours vids bro
Thanks!
My first bike was a Honda CB 750 and was a great bike to learn on here in the Uk
These two bikes are awesome.
I live in Brazil, own a Tenere 250.
I'm planning to move to Canada someday, when I do, probably I would buy one of these, or a CB 500 X, since it is "kinda a halfway" between crf and tenere.
Good work on this video man, congrats.
Not really half way between them. Just as heavy as the Tenere with road focused suspension and rim size.
Thanks. I wish Yamaha sold the Tenere 250 here in Canada.
Can't find specs of the Tenere 250, is it much different from the XT250?
sorry wrong
Great bake-off mate. Thanks for posting. I agree with Hugh Silberrad: Honda could even use their 500 cc engine from the cb500x and make it more trail friendly for the WIN!
Très bonne revue! I have riden the T700 in the desert of Morocco for 5 days and it’s a great machine but man it’s heavy in the sand, full throttle and don’t drop it, which I did numerous times! I have a CRF 300 Rally on order in Montréal and should put my hands on it next week (July 2021). Will let you know my experience with Honda. I also own and off road fantastic BMW GS Adventure 1200 and now this is heavy in the single tracks! No wounder I just added the 300 Rally, enough sweating in trail with that 600 lb horse, but love them all. Keep the good reviews guys!
You will really like the Rally in the tight stuff. Congrats on your new bike!
So how do you like the CRF?
Finally I did get the CRF Rally and love it. Did about 2500 km of track in 2021 and some road and it’s a great machine for the price. Can go up to 110kmh on highway, quick to get to the trails and a lot lighter in the tracks. My only concern was the height which was too high for me. I did not feel comfy in very technical stuff. I asked the dealer to lower it and they did! 2in less and now it’s a charm. Does not look as great but man I’ve got feet on the ground in heavy trails.
@@robertberthiaume7301 Thanks. I am thinking about buying one for a long trip in Africa. Do you have any problems with vibrations and how do you think is the long distance comfort?
I bought the CRF 250 rally and I love it, I have rally tires on it and I can still do all my highway driving on my way to the trails. You're right, it's a matter of what you prefer, I've ridden the tenere and if my primary riding was on the road I would stick with that.
Love it. A good honest review. But as a trail rider, I know which one I would take. Hint: Starts with H. But it doesn't mean that Y doesn't make some great trail bikes too. Except, that it is also great to cruise on the highway. So, now I don't know what to believe. Lol :-)
Thanks for the comparison.
Great video. I would choose the yamaha tenere because I would spend 90% on the . I do love the little honda though. I ride a kawasaki zx9r but would love an adventure bike to add to my collection 😀
Thanks for the video. It did ensure that CRF is the one to go for
Good review - I would want both.....; ) But the 250 rally I have is awesome so just the t7 on the wish list
Yep, no need to get the 300 if you have the 250 all paid off.
Always thought the T700 would be the perfect bike to have. And maybe it is if you only have room for one bike in your life. But honestly, the best is having a road oriented larger displacement ADV for most road rides, touring and two up riding while having a light dual sport for the single track and back roads riding. (Also a great commuter).
The Yamaha is so overpriced in Canada because demand for it is so high. You can spend less on 2 slightly used bikes that are better suited to on road and off-road duties.
But that’s just the approach I took and it works for me.
Nice! Why have one when you can have two?
The whole point of dualsport is to have a bike you can ride and enjoy on the road and ride and enjoy off road. For me the klr650
plus a full enduro bike to go really fast on!
@@nickg2431 yeah. That is why I also have a KTM200EXC ;)
Lucky you are, t go offroad legally in your country.
In Germany it is not allowed to go offroad. In Baden Würtemberg it is even forbidden to go on a single track with a bicycle!
So I own an electric mountainbike to go forest roads legally and I also own a Honda VFR 1200 F for streetriding.
On the motorway we are allowed to go as fast as we can: 22o km/h is my maximum, although my Honda woul go 250km/h.
In fact a Tenere 700 would be a good choise as well.
But what about the Africa Twin ? This bike is very popular in Germany!
Another to throw in the mix: The new KLX 300. Better suspension than the Honda. Incredible maintenance intervals. I bought a KLX250 (didn’t know the 300 was coning out) and sent the suspension to Noleen for tuning and to drop it 2” front and rear. Very affordable. Because it’s tuned to my weight and riding style, I don’t notice the ground clearance issues at all. It is no less than perfect now. All I need is a larger tank. I do love my KLX.
Great vid by the way , can I just say your voice reminds me of the narrator from the dukes of hazard 😂😂
Ha, ha. Thanks!
Wait .. is that where that guitar phrase at 1:20 is from? I knew it was familiar but couldn't place it. I was thinking Firefly.
Great video!
oh wow! those forest trails you're riding look amazing! wherabouts are these?
The 701 Enduro blends the best features of both of these bikes. A properly outfitted (skid plate, barkbusters, pannier rack,etc) Long Range model with its 6.5 gallon capacity and 330 mile range, weighs only 383lbs WET and produces 70hp. Light enough to toss on a hitch carrier, powerful enough to cruise all day on the highway, and more competent in the dirt than either the Honda or the Yamaha.
Wow.! You're still putting out Professional MotoVids even when on Vacation. That's dedication.! (salute)
One day in the future, can you maybe do a smaller then Baby-Bear Dual-Sport Video.
Bikes like the XT 125, KSM 200 (with Knobby's added) XTR 200, VanVan 200, DR 200, TW 200, XT 225, CRF 230L, CRF 230m & the new KXL 230.
Can you limit you video to the year 2000 & newer plz. Is there No Market in Canada for a Tiny Street Legal Dual-Sport.?
Thanks Angel. Got another one out today in record time because it was time sensitive. I’m planning on doing a dual sport breakdown soon and including those bikes. Cheers!
The Sportster S Video was or is very Time Sensitive.! DS-TV, what if I have an simple but maybe an excellent video idea for you both. I know you two could do much better job of it then we ever could.
Awesome Video!!! I just bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan which is in the middle of these 2 bikes. Well, almost! I plan on doing some BDR routes here in the US and the Himalayan will be perfect for me. Capable yet cheap enough to not care if I trash the bike. My regular ADV bikes are my new Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX and my new Harley Davidson Pan America S. The Triumph is superior for more highway dirt roady stuff, the Harley is better for dirt roady desert stuff and the Enfield is better to beat the crap out of on serious crap roads and yucky stuff.
Great video Sir!!
🙌👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂
Himalayan's are nice bikes. You should watch the everide review. He rated it highly
The Himalayan will beat them both on the BDR :)
Two different classes. Nice info on both. I'd choose a KLR over the T7. I'd choose a Hymalayan over the T7 as well. I've ridden all of them.
This is a bit dated. The Honda is now CRF350. Price wise this bike is a champ. Kawasaki has a KLX 300 is on point with the price. Both are a blast to ride but the KLX 300 can be bought in super moto or 300sm. The tires are also tubeless. I'd tend to lean towards the Kawasaki in either model.
May I ask what two motorcycles you & Brooke were riding before you bought the 300 & the 700? I'm guessing she must be 5' 10" or taller, to be comfortable on the 300, even after you lowered it?
The biggest takeaway here, is the benefit of less weight.
Those are the exact two I want but couldn't find the exact tenere you have so I bought that Honda of your wife's last week to go with my MT-07.
Riding both.
Now own a CRF - so much fun, to wring the small thumper, lightweight on the trails wins hands down.
Thanks buddy for the video . Where is this nice trail ? Thanks
Hi Different Spokes !
Can you tell me what brand of wheels mounts the CRF300L OEM ??? DID or Takasako Excel ? Thank you !
I don't ride any motorcycle,but I think that both bikes are very good. It depends on what you are looking for in a motorcycle. Cheers from Canada, snow country.
I need a t7 in my life , for now my 650 transalp with hyper pro suspension bike will have to do
Nice ride!
I take my Africa Twin Adventure Sports on single track and it is a hell of a workout. I was surprised, actually.
Can you advise where the hydro allowance with trails in your opening? I'm in the K/W area, and riding a DRZ-400, I'd like to find some of your spots :-)
I couldn’t see what the luggage system was on the rally and it’s not in the notes. Looks ideal and I’d like it for for the new rally I collect on Thursday. What is it? Thanks for all the great videos too.
Great video.
Just picked up my Rally last week. Very nice.
Did you change your handlebar?
If not, was it difficult mounting the handguards? Did you have to tap the bar ends?
No serious modifications needed on the Rally. Just pull out the counterweights and install the guards. A UA-camr called Ladybug Adventures has a video installing Barkbusters on a CB300F naked bike. The procedure for the Rally is similar.
@@DifferentSpokesTV Thanks a lot for referring that video. Without it there is no way I would have known to keep on prying the expanding bolt out of the Rally's handlebars. Worked very well.
The T7 top heaviness can be resolved with a simple idea; learn the bike and develop your skill based on that bike. The road capability is necessary for most who must ride to a location to get to dirt and the 300 Rally just can't ride nearly as confident on the road with the wind and blow back from trucks and natural gusts. I wanted both, the 300 was not available and the T7 was so I scooped it up and I've had to learn the bigness of the bike but over time it feels smaller and I feel like a ninja on it now. Again its always about skill.
Whatever the skill top heavy is top heavy . Doesn't go away .
Spoky,
I hoped Honda would turn their CB 500 X into an offroader. I liked their choice to introduce a second frint disk for a better bite.
I am totally on the fence on which to buy. I had a KLR 650 than a GS 1200 and recently going around town on my neighbors vespa scooter. I realized that the smaller vespa is more fun which made me want to buy a 300 Rally.
I am also a bigger guy at 6'2 so ....
Nice vid. Try a KTM 690 or Husky 701. Same hp as T700 but 50 kg lighter. Better suspension too.
Choosing between two is should be depending on your type of riding you wish 😏, 300L will not harm your heart when it falls, more offroad , less maintenance,less wight..T7 for more tour,better quality..smoth powerful ,better look and techs,..
I am awaiting the delivery of my Honda CRF 300 rally right now......spend my time watch videos and thinking about mods ! Ahh well, its paid for, and will come when it comes ! Im not TOO excited ! { I LEAP at the phone when it rings in anticipation of its arrival !]
Since you have taken over the 300 for your dirt bike & are only using the 700 as your street cruiser, cuz of its weight & top heavy weight distribution, I suggest getting your wife a Yamaha tt200 or XT250, both have very low seat height & plenty of power for even the largest woman.
Does the very small front fairings take the crf300l rally from duel sport to adventure status
Dear Honda and Yamaha, PLEASE build a bike that's 400-500cc's with maintenance intervals similar to that of the 300L. The CRF450L doesn't hit the mark because most adventure riders don't want dirt bike-level maintenance. The KTM 500 and Husky are awesome but expensive and don't have reliable and simple Japanese engines and overall reliability. One day this bike will come and will absolutely crush the dual-sport / lightweight ADV market.
Meanwhile, it is no secret that an aftermarket rear shock needs to be added to the purchase price of an CRF300 from the very first beginning. Once this is sorted out, the bike turns into a surprisingly capable trail bike. I own the 300L (not the Rally) and it took me to places I wouldn't even dare to think about when sitting on one of the big adventure bikes I owned in the past.
Plus being only 140 pounds and picking up that Yamaha is not the easiest for me but I would use it more as a tourer especially with the newer dual tank rally one coming out till then my MT-07 works good too.
T700 was bust for me after demo ride. CRF300 is something I could pick up in the future without much thinking.
Ha! Same bike combo as me and my girl, except she got the L , I’ve ridden both and prefer my Tenere, the 300 could use better suspension ( adjustable ) but otherwise it’s great. And it’s hard to compare the power difference because it has situational limitations , I am not even tempted to aim at a single track on the Tenere, mostly because I don’t want to drop it and have to pick it up.
What a great comparison! I considered both bikes and ended up with the 300 Rally. I have been gravitating towards smaller bikes the last few years.
I grew up riding dual sport bikes and eventually switched from a KLR650 to a big sport tourer (FJR1300) and then 12 year ago started on my path to smaller bikes by getting a V-Strom 650 and then another newer one. I regressed and went uber big in the ADV world with a Beemer 1200GS, then an Africa Twin, and then a Tracer 900GT, and back to a V-Strom 650. All were amazing street bikes (the Tracer being dedicated to that), but none are brilliant off road.
In the meantime, I have been toying with smaller dual sports and coming to the realization that I don't do much long-distance riding. The dual sport meets most of my needs.
When Honda came out with the 250 Rally a few years back, I was intrigued...until I rode it. It just didn't have the power and I wondered why Honda didn't put the 286cc mill in there since it was already in use in the CBR.
I considered a CB500X, but at the time it was still rolling on 17's front and rear and doing the Rally Raid treatment was expensive. Functionally, a KLR650 makes more sense than a kitted 500X if you are ok with a carb (I'm over them thanks to crappy ethanol fuels). Either bike is too big for me alone to be able to throw in my truck.
Ended up with a XR650L a couple years ago, but never bonded with that bike and replaced it with a CRF450L. That think was a hoot on the trails, but almost too rowdy for my to enjoy on a more casual level and I hated its street manners. I also had picked up a little Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 project bike and got it going. While it was an old, neglected, and tempermental bike, it renewed my interest in smaller dual sports. I had to decide whether to keep it and replace my 450L and DL650 with a T7 or sell the Sherpa and sell/trade-in the 450L on a 300 Rally.
As much as I'd love a T7, I knew it wouldn't get ridden. I hardly ride my V-Strom, but it's 13 years old, paid for, and also not worth a whole lot of money. The Rally is much more useful for my purposes. I can only ride one bike at a time, anyway.
Nice list of bikes youve owned. How many do you tend to keep at any one time? I only have room in my garage for one, 2017 African twin fully accessorized. Wish I had a bigger garage for a 250-300 cc enduro as well.
@@oldtimer3824 I've had as many as 5 bikes simultaneously, but that was only a short time and two of those bikes were minis (Honda Monkey 125 and Kymco Spade 150). Fairly recently, I had the V-Strom 650, CRF450L, Super Sherpa, and Monkey. Started selling off the bikes I didn't ride much. First, I sold the Sherpa because it sat unused 90 minutes away in storage. Then I sold the Monkey. In June, I traded the 450L for the 300 Rally when my local dealer miraculously got one in that wasn't spoken for. Ended up selling the V-strom a few weeks ago after realizing I could get by with just the 300 Rally. 2 bikes in my garage was very manageable, but I love having all the extra space now that I'm a one bike owner.
LOL, yesterday I thought about trading/selling my Triumph Scrambler 900 and mused about the T700 vs the CRF300L. Today, UA-cam presents this video in my feed.
Damn, I'm predictable..
Thanks @Different Spokes TV for creating the content YT wants me to see!
Great vid :)
Well done comparison. The unicorn adventure bike remains elusive. Either gonna be better on the road or better in the dirt. The one that can run highways speeds and overtake without concern, yet handle the rocky trails out west (i.e. super slab it from the east coast out west to take in a BDR) would be the closest to being the perfect adventure bike. Maybe the KTM 490 Adventure or 690R?
or Husky 701
I think the world is ready for the unicorn and Honda could easily be first if they added another variant to the CRF 450 line. Realistic intervals, windscreen and 3.5 g fuel tank, leave off all the side plastics, keep it at 330 pounds with 40 hp and I would trade my Tiger 900. I've had a 300 Rally now for 2 months and it's far and away my favorite. My off road skills have improved far more on this bike than a year on the Tiger. Being able to go out in the woods alone helps as well which I won't do on the 900.
Yes, but for me it needs to be Japanese. I’m done with dealing with breakdowns. CRF450L Rally with 5000km service intervals.
@@DifferentSpokesTV Fair point, I have never owned a KTM, but I have consistently heard about reliability issues. Maybe the updated KLR650?
What I would love to see from Honda... Scaled down Africa twin with CB650 motor is the CRF650L Transalp. The CRF300L with CB500 moto the CRF500L Rally.
Personally, I’d like a mini bike with a 200 hp single piston with pro off road race suspension, 26” of travel, 146mpg a 15 gallon tank and built in water desalination plant. Oh and a 32 “ stand over height. Ayeeeee....and 275 lb wet weight.
Doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen.
I had a 660 Tenere and now a CRF300L not rally and the 660 was only better on longer trips but I didn’t like it at all off road and I love the little Honda it’s all based on your needs.
2 good budget alternatives would be the drz400s and the klr650. They're old, cheap on the used market, and they both have something these two bikes don't have, 20 years of aftermarket support for any build you ever wanna do.
I was just watching another video on this Honda and the graphics decal had a lot of air bubbles in it, how about yours?
Thesnatchy T7 throttle is not chain. It is the same problem (to a slightly lesser extent) as the MT07. The fuelling is quite poor. Reflash the ecu properly and the snatchiness disappears.
I am looking at these two for Australian conditions. I have to take in to consideration the long stretches of highway - T7 wins that, and also the fact that I'm exploring remote ruff trails solo - Rally wins that. I'm leaning more to the Rally with YSS suspension upgrade for now. I know I will be more likely to explore a hard looking track on the Rally vs on the Tenere (keeping in mind that I will often be by myself)
A Sydney Aussie here! Which part of Oz are you in, as there’s no remote trails near north west Sydney unless I’m mistaken?
@@slakk5093 Nice! Wish you safe enjoyable rides on the multiple conditions you have access to. This channel's better than most locals. Ride safe matey 🦘👍🇦🇺
Just spent three hours on the Rally on a scenic highway going 100kph. It did fine, not as well as the T7 but I can’t complain.
@@DifferentSpokesTV yeah I think the 300 Rally is better for me. From what ive heard it is more manageable in the sand (and there's a lot of sand around here 😬)
@@darylclifford cheers Daryl 👍 same to you
Hi! Thanks for your video! Honda's gonna lounch the CRF 450 this autum. But it won't be a real competitor for Tenere beacuse of the price.They're gonna sold it in Europe with only 1000 Euros less than Tenerre costs....
Thanks! I’ll have to look into that. I hope the service intervals are better than the 450L.
I want a lightweight ADV bike for highway AND offroad, with good torque. But a heavy 600cc+ bike makes NO sense whatsoever. What happens if I drop it during a long 6-8 hour ride. I'd be too fatigued to pick it up or the machine could get bogged down? I'm not looking for all out top speed. I need lightweight with good torque. Honda CRF300 Rally looks like a good fit. Nearest alternative?
Have you had issues with vibration on the 300L?
Link for Honda panniers ? Just got this bike so finding hard to source parts. Living Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Slow and light bike is honestly more fun. Keep the engine in it peak torque range and you will love it. Don’t rev it out as such. The value is brilliant. Cost + reliability + capability. Only real upgrades in my opinion would be seat, suspension and tyres. You only need the seat if riding road for more than 2 hours (in the dirt you will be standing). You only need suspension down the track when your riding abilities get better. You only need new tyres when you are doing more than fire trails. To me, this is the closest bike to the magic unicorn.
Where are the trails you typically ride?
Hi, good comparison....I saw that because Im thinking one of those two bikes, yesterday I tested t7 but I have a little problem, my right leg touch the piece that cover the cloutch cable and for me is very disgust drive a motorcycle with these topics. Do You have the similar problem? When You ride the bike for long period You will forgot rhe touch? Thanks i advance by Yours advice
When I first started riding my T7, i noticed this issue. I have over 2500 km on it now and never notice anymore.
Yeah I haven’t really noticed that. I guess I just ignore it.
Two wildly different bikes imo. No need to compare. Two different parts of the segment.
Got the T7 need the 300L now
The KTM 690 Enduro R is the best of both of these machines. Yes I do understand it is more expensive, but it’s a no compromise best of both of these bikes!!!! It weighs less than both at 321.9 pounds, superior WP suspension, 74 horsepower, more than the Yamaha T7 & still gets depending on how you ride it, between 45 to 60 MPG. The only sacrifice is the extra $2,000, but way better in every other way.
That's the dry weight. No oil, gas, antifreeze
Still better though imo. Except for long trips
People always say that certain adventure bikes (like, say, the CB500X) with19" front wheels "can handle some gravel." Can't any bike handle the gravel? Even a cruiser can go on gravel. I've taken my G650GS with a 19" front wheel on single track and it's been fine.
I say the Rally. especially if it's more about the fun factor and not going 70mph everywhere. but must be willing to wait 3 months for the dealership to get it there!