2022 Honda CRF300L Review

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Is the CRF300L the most sensible dual-purpose motorcycle in Honda’s lineup? To find out that and more, we ride it in the desert and city streets of SoCal.
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Honda Motor Company has been a major player in dual sport motorcycle development for decades. Dating back to Baja legends such as the CL72 Scrambler and off-road-only XR600R (which Big Red took the chassis from to place in its venerable XR650L), the Japanese manufacturer has proven pedigree in the segment.
Today, Honda’s dual purpose lineup consists of its CRF450RL street-legal dirt bike, the legendary XR650L, entry-level XR150L, and the popular CRF300L-successor to the CRF250L. Since its debut in 2021, the CRF300L has not received any mechanical updates, but still manages to be a leader in the class.
2022 Honda CRF300L Engine
Powered by a fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke 286cc single-cylinder engine, the CRF300L boasts 36cc more displacement than the CRF250L.
Power delivery is extremely linear right off idle before dropping off at 8,500 rpm. Torque curve has a strong initial surge from 2,000 to 3,000 rpm before it dips, picking back up just after 5,000 rpm, and continues strong until peak torque is reached at 6,300 rpm. Rushing from one stoplight to the next is where the torque dip is most noticeable.
Fed by a Keihin 38mm throttle body, the CRF300L starts up easily and provides consistent throttle response in all conditions. A six-speed transmission makes it easily capable of highway miles. Speeds north of 80 mph are achievable, but the small-bore Honda seems happiest buzzing down the road between 70 and 75 mph...
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@NANA-qn8on Жыл бұрын

Got my 2022 300L last July. Have 4700 miles on it so far and I love everything about this bike. 74 year old ex KTM rider here. Nice vid, thanks.

@airadaimagery692 Жыл бұрын

Have you done anything about the twitchy throttle? I had my ECU flashed and that seemed to help with the issue slightly, but it certainly didn’t rectify the issue 100%. I’m wondering if anyone has had any luck with any of the throttle tamers that are out on the aftermarket...

@NANA-qn8on Жыл бұрын

@@airadaimagery692 I don't see a need for any throttle mods as it works just fine for me. Keep it on the pipe and it's all good.

@airadaimagery692 Жыл бұрын

@@NANA-qn8on yes, it’s perfectly fine for joy rides. But I do a lot of technical riding. This bike doesn’t have throttle control anywhere near as good as a carbureted motor. I guess it’s only obvious to the more experienced riders.

@NANA-qn8on Жыл бұрын

@@airadaimagery692 Well, I doubt the less experienced rider comment. I think you're expecting too much. If you ride the bike in a mediocre way it acts up, if you keep it revved, use the clutch alot this problem is little to non existent.

@IRQ1Conflict Жыл бұрын

Throw Perelli M21's on the front with Dunlop D606's on the rear. Then you will have some fun. 😁

@Shinyflubba 8 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you for being my height!

@johnharris7756 9 ай бұрын

Greg review! Really dug deep and tested the things potential buyers are looking for! I picked up a 300l a few months back I love the bike!

@rcm944 9 ай бұрын

Great review and very informative. This is a fantastic example of how an obviously very experienced rider can showcase what this bike is can do. One of the best reviews I've seen so far!

@romangiron9596 11 ай бұрын

The kind of review that i like ! Great job kiddo 🔥

@wsl5585 Жыл бұрын

Nice video showing what this bike can do with no mods. Pretty much the same way I ride with the exception of wheeling on the street. I would have turned around and gone back up that single track trail you descended.

@GrotrianSeiler Жыл бұрын

Say all the good things you want about this motorcycle, but if no one has any for sale, what good is it? So I bought a KLX300, and I couldn’t be happier.

@airadaimagery692 Жыл бұрын

The KLX is a nice machine. Kawasaki has always been a winner in the competition. I just don’t understand why they couldn’t do something as simple as adding a fuel gauge. I street legal motorcycle with no fuel gauge at this day and age is sort of ridiculous. That wouldn’t stop me from buying one though.

@andrewwilliamhorton789 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@toddislandrider Жыл бұрын

The specs are out on the 2024 KLX300 already. And no 2023 CRF300. I don't get it.

@andrewwilliamhorton789 Жыл бұрын

@@toddislandrider my dealer told me Honda stopped production on the 300l due to storage of available parts. They are very hard to find

@caseymack6088 9 ай бұрын

@@toddislandriderjust picked up a 2023 300l , had a 2021 and had to sale it. 2023 is exactly the same as the 21, 22. Has cheap hand guards that are basically for looks but that’s it.

@toddislandrider Жыл бұрын

I have a complaint. They're hard to get. I've been waiting a year and still nothing.

@erichalitsky1285 Жыл бұрын

Hard to get ? More like impossible.

@Clockworrk66 Жыл бұрын

My dealership always has one when I go in. Picked up the klx300 myself tho

@bfighter8930 11 ай бұрын

Me too

@jeanluc5101 Жыл бұрын

it would be great to have a video of a 300SX on dyno. nice channel by the way

@user-wq1hc4rx5e 2 ай бұрын

Great review. I just bought this bike in Bulgaria.

@matthewjimenez1670 10 ай бұрын

great vid man 🫡

@maneatingduck 11 ай бұрын

Nice review. I test rode the EU version of this bike today, ended up buying it :) Previously rode a WR250R, which has a much snappier motor, might be that the EU version of the CRF300L is somewhat detuned due to emission restrictions. The CRF300L I tried still has decent torque, which makes it pleasant to ride on local roads. The CRF300L struck me as a very nice bike for dual-sport use, and as my primary usage for it will be winter road riding (in Norway), it'll likely fit the bill perfectly as the EU version has ABS brakes front and back. Looking forward to getting studded tyres on it, and hope they forget to plow the road once in a while :)

@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын

Good riding and better review. If u ride these bikes as intended, nothing can beat the fun factor of ripping around town and then desert, mnts, trails. Exactly like u said the soft suspension and smooth controls makes them enjoyable to ride offroad, not race. So many people put 90/10 knobbies on these and make them ride like farm equipment on the road, then whine cuz its heavy for hard enduro....They AINT meant for that. Keep the 50/50 tires on, air them down offroad and enjoy it as a small bore dual sport capable of getting u anywhere

@Emily-ou6lq Жыл бұрын

First to say they should stick a XR650R/TRX700 engine in it.

@MotoMission. Жыл бұрын

Or a 1000!!!

@thisandthat1265 5 ай бұрын

Great to see some praise for the honda 300 . We all know the suspension is soft but its not a motocross bike. Great fair review

@davidfalgout7304 Жыл бұрын

T-Up! Nice quick review. Have you ridden a DR650, and would it be as easy ( or easy enough as to not be disqualified) in that technical stuff?

@hal511bm Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent video and information. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda." Paris Hilton does the weather. It's going to be hot.

@hal511bm Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry about "Paris Hilton does the weather. It's going to be hot". It is hard to resist when you are so close to Hollywood.

@jacintofjimenez5342 7 ай бұрын

I was lucky cause I got mine few months ago and it is fantastic for mnts.

@omar0177612 5 ай бұрын

That looks like my hometown Eastlake otay ranch !

@4f00d 6 ай бұрын

im sold, wheelies at 25mph is good enough, crf450l would be over kill for my lazy riding in forest, and the engine is bulletproof ( i meant service intervals, oil, etc)