The Rally is an excellent bike once you upgrade the suspension. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you plan to make that upgrade. It’s too limited to really progress on without that. But once that’s done, it has a lot of advantages compared to other bikes if you want a lighter machine that’s road riding capable. The only bike I would rather have for what I do is a KTM 690 Enduro R with a rally shield to help block wind. That’s the next step up from this bike in my eyes, but the price increase isn’t worth it for me right now.
@@NatePoeppel yeah, I’ve already budgeted for suspension upgrades. I’m thinking if it’s something I really get in to maybe I’ll upgrade to a middle weight adv in 2-3 years, and hopefully by that time someone has released a good 500-700cc adv style bike that is sub 175kg 🤞
@@NatePoeppel I think so too, hopefully the success of the 300L/Rally convinced Honda that there is a big market for lightweight low maintenance adv bikes (and I’m sure Yamaha is watching too 👀)
Hey man nice trail. Im a local and ride that area often. What trail was that? My rides are filmed at the rolls north of butcher jones. Is that in the same area?
I haven’t had a downhill big enough lately to know this answer haha. I’m really not concerned about TOP speeds if I can’t reach them in normal situations. It was going around 75 on a flat a few days ago. Since the bike is lacking in power, the wind, road surface, incline, etc play pretty large roles in that 60-80 mph performance. Like I said in the video, the main reason I did the change was to keep the bike under 7000rpm when I ride at 65-70. From a gearing perspective, 15/40 would allow for a higher speed than 14/39. I believe 1 tooth up in the front is like going down 2.5 teeth in the rear.
@@NatePoeppel / OKAY , you need lower RPM ... but the max speed it can be obtained with the original 14/40 configuration only ....because one tooth less at rear (39) I can't rev up (RPM) to get to 140 km/h ( GPS Garmin Zumo) / BEST lower RPM but not max speed /// THX!
im a learner offroad and been thinking of picking up a tuareg, but after seeing your pace through this section, i think the 300rally will do me fine
The Rally is an excellent bike once you upgrade the suspension. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you plan to make that upgrade. It’s too limited to really progress on without that. But once that’s done, it has a lot of advantages compared to other bikes if you want a lighter machine that’s road riding capable. The only bike I would rather have for what I do is a KTM 690 Enduro R with a rally shield to help block wind. That’s the next step up from this bike in my eyes, but the price increase isn’t worth it for me right now.
@@NatePoeppel yeah, I’ve already budgeted for suspension upgrades. I’m thinking if it’s something I really get in to maybe I’ll upgrade to a middle weight adv in 2-3 years, and hopefully by that time someone has released a good 500-700cc adv style bike that is sub 175kg 🤞
@@slakk5093 Nice! I’m on the same plan right now, honestly. I think we’re going to see some really cool options come out in the next few years.
@@NatePoeppel I think so too, hopefully the success of the 300L/Rally convinced Honda that there is a big market for lightweight low maintenance adv bikes (and I’m sure Yamaha is watching too 👀)
Hey man nice trail. Im a local and ride that area often. What trail was that? My rides are filmed at the rolls north of butcher jones. Is that in the same area?
Nice! Not sure what the trail is called, but it’s right by the Superstitions near Gold Canyon.
I’ve explored around the area a few times and it’s super fun.
Hi Nate, can you tell me what's max TOP speed with 15/40 gears ??? PLEASE THS
( I've mounted 39 teeth rear spocket only (with oem 14 front)
I haven’t had a downhill big enough lately to know this answer haha. I’m really not concerned about TOP speeds if I can’t reach them in normal situations. It was going around 75 on a flat a few days ago. Since the bike is lacking in power, the wind, road surface, incline, etc play pretty large roles in that 60-80 mph performance. Like I said in the video, the main reason I did the change was to keep the bike under 7000rpm when I ride at 65-70. From a gearing perspective, 15/40 would allow for a higher speed than 14/39. I believe 1 tooth up in the front is like going down 2.5 teeth in the rear.
@@NatePoeppel / OKAY , you need lower RPM ... but the max speed it can be obtained with the original 14/40 configuration only ....because one tooth less at rear (39) I can't rev up (RPM) to get to 140 km/h ( GPS Garmin Zumo) / BEST lower RPM but not max speed /// THX!