A Commuter's Perspective: Honda CRF300L Rally Review
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- Join me as I explore the ins and outs of the Honda CRF300L Rally from a commuter's perspective! In this video, I'll share my personal experiences with daily rides on this versatile dual-sport motorcycle. We'll delve into its performance, comfort, fuel efficiency, and more to help you decide if the CRF300L Rally is the perfect choice for your everyday travels. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this! #HondaCRF300LRally #CommuterReview #DualSportMotorcycle
Once you see Darth Vader on the wind screen you can’t unsee it!
I see Plank from Ed, Edd, and Eddy.
Lolz. I've just bought one. I guess I'll have to call it Darth or DV now.
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ah, nuts. I can't unsee it now!
Big thank you! Looked around for information on the CRF to be my daily ride. You gave me the answer. I heard they imported this now. Take care and stay safe!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
I havent seen many videos addressing this perspective for this bike. I just brought my '23 Rally w/ABS home yesterday for the same use. I dont plan any modifications to it for at least a year while I acclimate to it. I will gussy up the dash though with a 12 volt/usb plug and GPS or phone holder until then. Good job!
I thought the same thing when I was looking to purchase mine. Glad you liked the video. I still need to add the 12v plug to mine but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Thanks for watching and ride safe!
Appreciate your really nice on board review on a very cool bike!😎
Thanks for sharing.👍✌
I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching.
@@AmpdMoto1 1 year ago today and it still is the the most practical "on road" commuter-tour review of the CRF300RALLY on UA-cam.👍
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Since the stock IRC's are still doin fine, we'll just look forward to an adventure tires swap and/or maybe have spare super moto wheels set-up, just for the "on road" experience in the near future.✌🍻
Vid I've been waiting for. My exact plan for it.
Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
I put a Tusk rack on for only 80 bucks and it's heavy duty , I then used a 30 buck tail bag that expanded for a year, nexy year a 100 buck rhinowalk bag that holds three gallon jugs and a lot more smaller stuff in it, that doesn't even include the side pockets that hold even more..it's awesome.
Yep that’s a good setup. I typically just run a tank bag and my backpack for work.
@@AmpdMoto1 I have a collapsable back pack in it for carrying more if needed and am eying a nelson rigg tank bag .
If Itchyboots can commute around the world on the 250 the 300 must work!
100% but I will say depending on the type of commute you do it may not be the best tool. I still love it though.
Really gotta get the 550 performance tune and a pipe. Frees the bike up. Before it felt like it struggled at freeway speeds, now it'll get there no problem in 5th instead of 6th
I’ll probably do that eventually but I typically use my AT for commuting anyway. Thanks for the input though.
Thank you sir! Liked and subbed!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
I have never ridden a motorcycle before and I keep seeing this pop up as the "BEST" beginner bike. I also weight maybe more than most people so idk if a 300CC would be a good keep bike. My commute is not on the highway, but I do get on from time to time. Would this still be in the running for a good pick?
Absolutely it should still be in the running. I’m at 250lbs and the 300cc can run 70-75mph with me with no problems. I did later upgrade the suspension but it’s not something you would absolutely have to do. That being said even if you factor suspension cost in these bikes are still at a good price point. This would also be a very easy bike to learn on since you mentioned being a new rider.
That’s my commute! Sequoyah Access to Signal Mountain Road every day. I’m on a 390 Adv these days. Pretty sure you can run 85 mph on 27 and never get pulled over, lol.
Most days you can run 85 but lately there have been state troopers hiding along 27 in the mornings.
What tires are you using? Are they the knobby’s that came with it- if so, how do they handle and feel on the Interstate at 65-70mph? Great video!
Stock knobbies. They handle great. If I were only commuting I’d go more street oriented but they are fine.
@@AmpdMoto1 not many 21" street tires
@@joecamel6835 not a ton but there are options. I had some Bridgestone battleax street tires on my AT for a while and they handle great. If I were only doing street I’d probably switch to more of a supermoto setup and change the wheels too.
If you want to have more top-end, just put in new sprockets which will change the ratio.
Absolutely. I wanted to do this review completely stock. I have since modded the bike a decent bit. Thanks for watching.
How much more would it cost Honda (and therefore us consumers) to come up with a CRF400L? One with a better suspension that is adjustable (like its competitor KLR300)? Making it the PERFECT do it all, budget dual purpose bike. Imagine if Suzuki were to upgrade the Suzuki DR-Z400....
Agree but for the money I personally would rather build myself. Since this video I’ve done quite a few mods including racetech suspension and I’ve still got less than $8k invested in it.
Nice info.
Thanks for watching.
Have you ever though about putting road/street wheels and tires on it? (Supermoto)
@@laserbrain7774 no I bought it more for trail use. I do have a friend that did that though. He has two sets of wheels for it to swap back and forth.
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Dark Lens Media How many miles can this bike go before the engine gives up? Or does it require rebuilds like a dirt bike?
It’s not a 2 stroke so doesn’t require rebuilds. I’ve seen people with them at 30k + miles. I think it all comes down to how well you maintain it.
@@AmpdMoto1 Thanks for the speedy reply =)
80 is extremely damn fast on a bike! Better have that life insurance. I'm all for dual sportting and will most likely get one sometime. But just not a fan of high speeds on a bike. Too risky. Id use it for cruising to town and 55 mph roads. I mean i know you can get killed going 35 on a bike! But the faster... The more risk of it being a reality. Edit: i guess id feel a little better on a bike that's made to go that fast.. on a highway. And being 6' 200lbs, i don't know if the rally or 300l is for me? I'm thinking of the drz 400.
Yes and no. Statistically more than 90% of motorcycle accidents happen off of the interstate on lower speed roads. That being said the rally isn’t meant to do 80 comfortably but feels good between 65-70. I prefer to keep it to backroads or trails. I’ve upgraded the suspension on the rally but I’m 5’11” 240lbs and it does just fine.
It's not a dual sport it's an adventure bike, bigger, heavier, taller, windsceen etc, and much more capable on the highway , imho better on regular highway not interstate highway .I've had it awhile and used to weigh 205 but down to 180 now and it handles ok ,stock .
The most dangerous thing you can do on a public road is not be able to keep up with traffic. Their risk would actually go down if they constantly didn't force other vehicles to overtake. So no, 70mph is not only not too fast, it's dangerously slow in this particular scenario.
@@AmpdMoto1I’m really wanting the 300 rally, but Im also needing to go 80 on the highway for like 30 minutes for work so its a struggle for that or something bigger. Im also pretty light at 130 pounds so I’m wondering if occasional highway speeds would be okay for commuting.
@@t.j.shannon5142 I commute all the time on mine on the interstate for up to 45 min averaging around 75mph. Plus I’m quite a bit heavier than you. It’s doable for sure but it’s not a fast bike. I personally find it more fun to find alternate routes but yes it can be done.
Have you considered adding 1 tooth on the engine sprocket?
Actually yeah. I haven’t installed it yet but I will probably in the spring.
Have you had it up to 7500rpm?
Bad vibration, is it cause by the rev limit?
I’ve had it past that. I don’t have a bad vibration issue. Usually that is suspension related.
have seen vids where the rally keeps up at around 85mph
It can do it but it’s much more comfortable in the 65-70 range.
6ft 1 inch about 250 lbs.. would this be good ?
I'm 5'11" 250lbs and it does just fine. I am going to be upgrading the suspension soon to racetech though.
I found the suspension to be pretty soft for taller / heavier people.
How many RPMS you on at 70MPG?
Around town I average between 5500-6000rpm but on my commute which is almost an hour one way of primarily interstate I stay around 7000rpm
@@AmpdMoto1 7000rpm is than at 70-75mph?
@noostNL yes
I found the speedo did over-read significantly at those speeds.
May depend on the tires. I had my wife follow me for a while in the car and it seemed fairly accurate. I plan to mount my gps soon so I’ll see how it compares.
My buddy got one of those and Im like...bro...why didnt you get a Svartppilen 401? You got your neighbors sons bike, it looks like.
I prefer the crf300l. I looked at the 401 first but it felt too small to me. The crf is much taller plus I can use it to explore off road.
@@AmpdMoto1 Well, my friend is like 54...uses it to commute to work every day and will do some off road but not too crazy.
I think for him...he bought the wrong bike.
@@metaldreams3595 if using primarily to commute then I’d agree with you
What would you suggest then@@metaldreams3595 ?
That neighbors son is out there dual sprortin and scoring chicks.
How delusional do you have to be to think this is a small bike.😂
Compared to my Africa Twin it is most definitely a small bike.