2022 Honda CRF300L Comprehensive Review (Best Entry Level Bike?)
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@Yammie Noob, Sup yammie, Im getting more and more into bikes and want to get one in a year or two. I know what I want out of a bike but I have know idea which one to go after. I watched many videos and just figured I’d ask the expert himself. I’m a brand new person to bikes so obviously I need a beginner bike. But I’m looking for something sporty, fun and fast. What would you recommend?
You should do one of these on the crf450
@Yammie Noob
I fucking love my crf300l. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Hear me out. Ducati monster 1200s. Ducati monster 1200 r Yamaha Mt09, Suzuki vstrom 650 Yamaha vstar 1300. And now this. I’ve experienced 75% of the different types of bikes out there and I love my crf300l as my number one. When I was a kid I had a Honda xr200 and I literally beat the ever-loving snot out of it I think i even lubed my chain with gear oil. Anyways my riding has come full circle. Back to where riding is simple. Safe. And an absolute blast
How does the crf300l feel compared to your xr200? My first bike was a honda xr70, bulletproof. My brother still has his.
@@JohnnyBoy919 from what I remember 20 years ago the 300 is sprung similarly. The back shock at least. The front is better than the xr200. The engine is way more pokie but still very constricted from the factory but still way better than the xr
@@JohnnyBoy919 I had multiple bikes and 4 wheelers growing up but I had the most memories on my xr100. Can’t wait to get back into it.
@@jd5507 my first bike was an 02 xr70, I loved that bike they are bullet proof. My brother still has his.
how does it compare to the crf 250, and the suzuki/yamaha equivalents?
I took the MSF course and passed a few weeks ago and just got my m2 license in the mail today I rode Honda CRF250L and I loved it so much. Yam, I've been watching your channel since I was 16 and now I'm 22 and saving for my first motorcycle. Thank you so much for your videos bro.
Marc Marquez was 4 time World champion when he was your age. What are you doing with your life??
yeeee nice buddy. What bike are you hoping for?
@@collinmc90 Just maybe something like a Honda Cbr250r or a Kawasaki Ninja 300 just something forgiving for a noob like me. Already got a full face helmet and gloves and I'm saving for additional gear.
That’s sick bro
@cantfindneutral, I’d need it to make a 70 mile commute at 65mph two or three times a week. Would that get old?
Beginner bike ….. been riding 52 years. I have a 21 base (non abs). Actually sold my 450L for this bike and love it !
My son bought one last summer after getting his full license.. fun bike , forgot how fun light bikes are to flick around after years of heavy cruisers.
He keeps up with me in my Talon on the trails at reasonable paces.
I bought a 250L new in 2016. I love it. Fisher price plastics, you can drop it and break just levers. I liked that it was efi, and it replaced an ‘82 XR250L that had been through hell and back. I fully intend to keep the little CRF as a second bike in the future, or maybe as my off-road bike and pivot to more street (I have too many hobbies). But so far I can’t say I’ve been unhappy with it.
It will never be a better entry level bike than the TURBO BUSA
can i put trackers on it and go across the fields? thanx.
I rode dirt bikes as a kid but they were eventually sold as we moved out of the country and into more urban areas. I have been looking for an excuse to start riding again now that I can buy my own, this seems like the perfect choice.
We have just introduced a fleet of the CRF300L fpr our new Trail Courses. Great bikes. Great video.
Bought mine today. Thanks for this!
Great review. Not a new rider but wanting a lightweight, street legal bike for commuting and low key exploring. Still having a hard time deciding between this and the KLX
Great review for a fun bike. One recommendation - add a Low Cut (high pass) filter on the voice over. Ride on!
swan lake at the end was totally worth the wait!
Honda should make a supermoto version.
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They should, but Honda hates fun
I agree Yamaha should bring back the wr250x also!
If Kawasaki was able to keep enough out there, Honda might.. in Michigan, the nearest Oriental Blue/ebony model is 72 miles away..
Whats the difference? Innit just the tires on the bike?
Totally sold on the idea of a small dual sport, but it's gotta get in line with the other bikes I want and I'm fresh outta garage space.
Great video. Too bad the youtube algo has led it astray. I had to dig to find some offroad stuff from you guys.
Ya ive been eyeing this one
I usually recommend the 250-500CC Honda and Kawasaki ADV or enduro or whatever style street legal dirt bike to beginners and everyone in general honestly just because they're the most versatile and fun AND light as hell, usually easy to work on and parts are easy to find. Biggest obstacle is most of them are fairly tall but other than that nobody ever regrets buying one, they usually only ever regret selling them or just upgrade to a bigger ADV bike
I like my BMW G310GS for similar reasons, highly recommend and having owned much more powerful bikes in the past, can't see myself getting rid of this any time soon
I will go with dependability! I am not racing Ricky Carmichael! Its fine for me at 65 !
If it's good enough for Itchy Boots to ride from Ecuador to Alaska, it's more than good enough for me
I wish Honda made a trail only version of this similar to the Kawasaki KLX 300R. If they took this platform and got rid of the street legal stuff and improved the suspension, it would be lighter and have the longer maintenance intervals with better suspension. Honda is holding onto the 250 trail bike, when it could easily upgrade it or at least offer an option like Kawasaki gave to the market. There are so many people that want a reliable trail bike. Not everyone races at a track in California, yet we don't want to bottom out over a root. KTM and Husky make a better woods bike that can lug and be snappy, but their maintenance schedule is that of a race bike and they are tall. Hell, even if Yamaha made a $6k reliable trail bike with good suspension that would be great. If they sold the WR250R for $7k, they could have traded the dual sport street legal stuff for better suspension and sold it for $6.5k. The WR250R weighed like 290lbs; I wonder if it were just a trail bike with better suspension if they could get it down to 250 lbs?
Will you be doing any test on cfmoto line of bikes wondering if the bang for the buck is there
My first bike was a Honda XL250. Great bike! This one of course is way better than that old air cooled carbureted antique. Lol! That being said, the only thing about the CRF300L that I don’t like is that floppy front brake line constantly moving back and forth in front of the display.
I’m sure you can fix this
just cut it off, who needs brakes
@@yourchava lmao! 🤣🤣🤣
About a year late but yeah... it's a good bike for almost everyone, including beginners. Most dual sports around this size are.
I think Yammie's minor was in Classical Ballet Production.....Please do another Swan Lake production.
How far can you turn the handlebars on the svart401 compared to a proper dual sport like the crf? Can you perform proper 90 degree u turns on the husqy??
When you say the KLX has better suspension, its better how? Now that I am older, I would appreciate the softer spongey suspension, and softer seat. Which bike wins that war?
I’ve not owned a motorcycle in years, but I’m considering one. I grew up with the Honda motosports from the ‘70’s. The SL’s and XR’s. At my age, I can’t afford to take a tumble, so my off road riding would just be putting around my land in the country. What I really need is the best dual sport that will run for an hour and fifteen minutes at 65mph, so that I can get to my place in the country. Would that 70 mile commute get old on this 300, or is it doable?
27 HP. Same as 1962 305 Superhawk graduated to after the 1965 S-90.
27 HP was Superbike territory then..especially because it put out reliably at max power over time... by then nuts, bolts and pieces invariably started falling off HDs and Brit bikes during those not to friendly races.
Miss these days when the yammie noob team had a few more members
i think you should do a dual sport hayabusa at 10mil or dedicated of road maybe
Why did Yamaha discontinue WR250R? I want a brand new one. Hope they make it again or a 300,400cc version .
Some mods can make it work as a highway bike; and the rally package adds some comforts.
Which ones are the must list?
Forget the rally package just add a zeta front windshield Corbin seat ims tank
@@MrBlaze256 rally has quite a bit bigger fuel tank tho and bigger bars
@@CalebBoender my 250l has a 3.5 gallon tank. Power increase over 250 and 300 wouldn't be much noticable
@@CalebBoenderI think I found my beginner bike 😮 lmao
i wonder how the royal enfield himalayan scram 411 will sit with you guys
In my country (🇳🇵) this $6099/- dual sport touring bike costs close to $16000/- after taxes. It's more expensive than a BMW GS 310S. 🤨
Holy shit usd?!? How much is a HD like $80,000 with that ratio?
I have the G310GS and while it's not as capable off road as the CRF300L, it's much better on road. After two years, my baby GS has been 100% reliable and I love it. It looks a lot better too, although that's subjective.
@@oliver6287 HD Iron 883 costs above $37,000 here in Nepal. It's crazy out here.
Does this bike have tubeless spoke rims Tyres? Or tubed ones?
That brake line was pissing me off the whole video. I'd have to slap a loose zip tie on the bar to hold it out of the way.
You mentioned the suspension in the video, the rear shocks, can you give me a more detailed explanation of how it actually feels? I live in Vietnam and started out with a tiny little 135cc yamaha but want to upgrade to something nicer, needless to say the suspension on my current POS is AWFUL every bump on the road rattles my spine. How does this bike feel?
Hi I live in the US and own a CRF300L Rally and found the suspension to be very soft. I you are not a aggressive rider and weigh less than a 170 LB ( 76.5 KG ) the suspension will be ok. but if you weigh more than that or carry a lot of luggage you will want to buy stiffer springs or maybe a new rear shock. I bought a new shock for mine and springs for my weight end has worked grate. It is a great bike.
This was great. I am considering this or the Ténéré 700. You said that the Honda isn't so good off road. Is it better or worse than the Ténéré off road? Thanks!
there's a better version of this for off roading, it's called CRF300 Rally, a beast!
@@reverend481 So it is good offroading? :D
@@LivinProoof definitely a very versatile bike
@@reverend481 They mentioned the rear shocks in the video, wanna know more about that, are they as bad as he says?
@@LivinProoof Only if you weigh more than 170 LB and are a aggressive rider. I am 72 and put a new yss shock on the back and a new springs rated for my weight for the new shock and the front forks because I carry my camping gear on the back and it was to soft a suspension. I weigh about 175 LB in all my gear and carry about 35 to 40 LB of luggage.
Almost 6 grand isn't a small amount of money man you could get a nice used Harley off marketplace for that. Or a really nice Honda vtx 1800.
why cant they make something between this and 450rl. like 250RL with an mx inspired motor and aluminum frame.
You missed at least one competitor: Yamaha XT250. It’s a bit cheaper, lighter, fuel-injected, air-cooled, and most important of all, made in Japan (unlike the CRF).
Ive owned both. The crf is heavier om paper, but feels lighter than xt. Also, the seat height is pretty low, making it easier for shorter riders, but taller riders may feel a bit cramped
Is it hard to drive a manual bike? I never learned how to ride manual I just went with scooters for the longest time.
Im REALLY stuck between this and a honda grom... The whole idea of me buying a motocycle was to group ride with other minis... However... This looks to be an AMAZING piece of bike... ugh! LOL
Is it the same with crf 250 rally?
How is it a beginner bike? NCX 750 is, with DCT.
Hope Yamaha takes some hints and looks at maybe doing a TW 300 or like you said the WR 350R. that would kill. and seriously what is up with that brake line? Why is the 300 cc range lacking in options! there are like a million street bikes to choose from and hardly any 300 cc dual sports. I have a TW200 and love it for what I do but lets face it shes a putter and a farm bike not much of a show pony haha.
When exactly is the giveaway?
If you grew up on dirt bikes your going to definitely want a liter bike and up unless slow and questionable unsafe in traffic is what you are looking for.
Better start on a turbo hyabusa to be safe...
How's the suspension on this bike?
I just found change exhaust, ecu flash, put cbr 300 cams & shims
& you'll get 30% more power.
From 24 to 30 hp
Thank you🎉
@@jmoney3752 I wish I could say the same for my XT250 2016
Why did they run the brake line in front of the instrument cluster? 🤷♂
The only problem with the 300l is finding one. The waiting lists are killer around here.
I didn't have an issue finding one but I did have an issue with the price. Here in SC I was quoted $8,300 OTD 😵
@@traviskimbrell1209 Yeah, I know. Here in Maryland it's about $7500.00 OTD. I am looking at the new 150l as well. Good luck!
@@markkotishion2379 I got them talked down to $7,700 for the ABS model (its all they have in stock) but it still seems crazy. Good luck to you as well, hope you get what you want!
Absolutely yikes, these bikes have no business being anything over $6500 out the door lmao
@@areyou0k98 I don't worry about money ever. I don't have any.
Honestly seems like a dope first bike. The fun of a dirtbike but its also street legal? Honestly would have considered something like this as a first bike if I knew how restrained I felt riding on public roads. Less fun to be had
That brake line was pissing me off too
I’m 5’5 or 5’6 on a good day 170lb would this be ok ?
What's with that brake line that you mentioned? It seems that Honda would have improved it by now.
The brake line is not a big issue. Just zip tie it loosely to the handle bar or the fork.
Trying to get my hands on a husqvarna svartpilen 401 still lol 😆
It is worth waiting for.
Kick/electric start?
Can you clarify on why you think the ABS isn’t needed?
More experienced riders will learn to feel where the point of maximum traction is. No matter what anyone says abs is technically safer.
This is the bike Spite should have bought rather than the KLR. It is not only a better bike, it is small and sounds like a little kitty purring. Maybe they have it in a special My Little Pony version for Spite.
crf300L or rally?
The Honda turns pink after a while wish they had other colors and a little better suspension
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My crf250l was the best beginner bike. It is tall which is ironic because it's made in Japan. I'm japanese, you can chill. Just got a Ducati scrambler but still miss my crf.
I believe the crf250l was made in thailand. If you think that is tall,.you should sit on a crf450l, which is made in Japan.
@@JohnnyBoy919 I sat on a 450l that thing was a lot taller
@@CoKanet-no2jt yep, for dirt bikes/dual sports the crf250l isn't that tall, although there are shorter options like the tw200 and xt250.
@@JohnnyBoy919 haha my legs haven't grown since freshman year. I bought the bike online from a dude in Oregon, never sat on it before. It was a learning curve I have a Ducati scrambler with a more forgiving seat height now
5’-6”, ride a 650L. Yeah it’s stupid tall for me.
You CAN NOT get your hands on one of these in the PNW right now! Dealer told me that even when they get one in that isn't already bought or pre-ordered, they fly out the door within the first day on the floor.
Can’t get them up here in Maine either, been looking for a year
DuaL Sports RULE!!!!! LETS MAKE DUAL SPORTS AND FANNY PACKS GREAT AGAIN 🤓😎
What about the xt250?
what about the Kawasaki versys 300x?
Ugghhh I want a 250cc dirtbike but it has to be a dual sport
yes ,if your 6'2, 110 pounds with full gear on
1:13 😃
I couldn't explain my appeal to the "REDS"(not my favorite color sorry), until now!
The resemblance is MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!........
No?......
Just me then.
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Why not compare this bike to the other Honda dual sport, the XR650L? Come on Yammie Noob, we need some air cooled XR goodness!
Other than both being Hondas, they’re apples and oranges. CRF is modern and light, the XR is old school and heavy. I ride one and it’s a big bitch off road.
This entire video was just a really long shot at the ninja 400 because Yammie hates Kawasaki
I had a cb300fe same motor
Not good in the city heavy steering
You speak really fast rofl, I’m pretty quick but I’m barely keeping up 🤣😂
Hi! Is a good for touring and long distance? 😊
Tom
I live in WA state and have ridden my CRF300L Rally on long trips and it works fine. It will do 80 to 85 mph on the flat but it can purr along at 65 mph all day just fine. It is a tall light bike so side winds are going to push you around a bit. I was able to hold it at 65 loaded with camping gear even going up some moderate hills. If you are looking for a supper comfortable bike to ride long distances this is not the bike but if you are a old guy of 72 years like me it works just fine because I take a lot of brakes so it works for me.
@@johnpagejr.7628 Hello Sir! Thank you very much for your answer and sharing your experience. I really appreciate. I have never been in USA but hopefully that someday I will have opportunity and ride across your place.
God Bless you! Best regards from Thailand.
Tom 🤝👍♥️🫰
@@zarabiaj-oszczedzaj-inwestuj. You are very welcome!
65 Miles per galon?
Be great is the seat was 4 inches lower Same as mt03
Most of your turk is around 1 snd 2 gear
This video, but on the "crf450
im gonna make this a sumo....as my first bike
This or KLX300 SM for a 300lb 6'3 rider?
Klx due to the better suspension at your weight. You’d bottom out the crf in a heartbeat. Also you would benefit from the little extra seat height.
Beginner? The way fuel prices are im not considering anything over 500cc anymore.
if you have to consider fuel prices then you can't afford a motorcycle
@@ChrisG1392 My livelyhood depends on a motorcycle was considered a bigger bike upgrade , but considering the shitstorm thats about to happen its good to be frugal.
I wish I lived in America just so I could join the give away
my 2002 dr200 has a 3 gallon tank. 😂🤣😁
Turbo Busa with some knobbies.
Ultimate off road machine.
W800 when?
I want it sooo bad😢🙏🏻🥺
More dirt content!
This entry level bike costs 18k USD here in Nepal 🙄
Is there any bikes under 150 cc
Honda trail 125
Robots in disguise
I’ve never heard anyone pronounce “sans” that way.
a young woman is riding one to Alaska (ralley)
But seriously wtf is up with that brake line. Is there really no better place to put that. It looks like a windscreen
I know for most of the rest of the world this might seem crazy, but living in rural Texas (not THAT far from Yammie) my first question of any motorcycle made for street use is: Can it easily cruise at 90-95mph (145-153kph) for hours and hours on end? If the answer is no, then it isnt usable on the highways here, and automatic pass.
No.
Lmao! Love your thinking… if I can’t take it on TX highways and not get ran TF over.. it’s not safe!!
@@Birdz_Hustle I mean, that isn't true everywhere, I just got back from Costa Rica and I never saw anything higher than 80KPH there, although a guide said some places it gets to 90KPH (about 56MPH). But here in rural Texas, if I can't cruise at 90MPH, and preferably have enough acceleration potential to left over to escape forward if needed, then even in the slow lane I am going to have lines of cars passing me. The slower I go, the more cars need to pass me, eventually one of those cars wont be paying attention and run me over, I call this freeway roulette.
There’s some truth here for sure. I ride a 650L, but it’s tall and heavy, so was considering a 300L. This is one thing that keeps me hesitant. It’ll be lighter sure, but won’t have the legs like my 650 does when I need it.
crf rally the best
Kawasaki klm300sm!