2024 Honda CRF300L long-term review︱Cross Training Adventure

http://crosstrainingenduro.com Our 2024 Honda CRF300L long-term review! The good news? It can wheelie. We got to ride the Honda CRF300L a lot in Canada recently. I reviewed the 250 model last year and the bigger engine does make a difference in this CRF300L review. It's still very user-friendly especially for beginners, but it does have that extra punch. The CRF250L was released in 2012 and very little changed for a while - just the usual 'bold new graphics' every year. In 2017 a few engine tweaks gained two more horsepower. Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia.And the CRF250 Rally was released with a large fuel tank, rally fairing, and longer suspension. In 2021 the 250 was replaced by the CRF300L which was upgraded to meet the EURO 5 emissions standard. Check out our reviews of various adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. If you like dual sport riding in Australia then you might like our adventure riding vids. There was a corresponding Rally model too. A few years ago we rode the CRF250L and the extra power of the 300 is definitely a plus, even for beginners. It's still a very gentle linear power delivery and won't get you into trouble. But once you hit the higher revs the little Honda moves along quite well. The handling on dirt roads is fine with plenty of stability if hitting loose gravel. Like most dual-sport motorbikes the suspension is very basic and soft. On-road performance. The CRF300L is surprisingly good on the highway compared to other 250 dual-sport motorbikes. You have a bit of extra power for overtaking. Keen on adventure riding in Australia? Check out our vids. It would definitely be a fun commuter if needed although the snappy throttle at low revs could be annoying at lower speed. Longer trips? Overall quality? While Honda still makes a lot of its premium models in Japan, the CRF300L is made in Thailand along with many other Honda motorbikes. The good news is their quality control appears to be excellent in the Thailand factory. I scoured the forums and the only quality control issue that appears regularly is the thin paint on the frame. Some owners complain that their legs wear through the paint after a while. The Honda CRF300L motorbikes we rode have a lot of mileage already and the mechanic reported zero issues with overall quality. The seat is much better than an enduro motorbike but we found it gets uncomfortable after about two hours. The suspension! As mentioned we think it's adequate for everyday riding if you aren't too heavy. The lack of adjustment is a real shame and many feel Honda should have provided this and just raised the price a little. You can easily spend loads of cash with various upgrades from Race Tech, K-Tech, YSS, Ohlins, Wilbers and Hyperpro. My opinion? Why not put that extra money into a CRF450RL which has infinitely better suspension and way more power too? I think it's better to look at budget modifications first. Quite a few owners say a thicker fork oil can make a big difference for the front. And just add stiffer springs if it still feels too soft. The rear shock? Find the cheapest valve kit possible and fit this along with a stiffer spring. Do your research. There's plenty of discussion out there! Let us know about your modifications and the cost. How does the CRF300L compare to other motorbikes in this class? Many regard the Honda as the best dual-sport all-rounder in its class. Owned or ridden any of the 250 or 300 dual sport motorbikes? What did you think? Any mods? Thinking of downsizing to one of these pint-sized thumpers? Let us know in the comments.
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