With age comes wisdom . Lots of younger guys riding 200kg plus big cc bikes ,that when they drop them …wait for help to lift them back up. I am nearly sixty myself and just cruising a back road on a sunny day soaking up beautiful scenery is a blessed thing to do.

Sorry about that! I did really like the Trail 125...I just realized after owning a year that it wasn't ideal for what I wanted to do with it. I will say, it was a great bike to really explore off-road on crazy trails. I was never worried about dropping it.

I bought a Honda 125, and love it, (I watched Sterling Nolen and learned this is a nice adventure bike) however I am going to also get the Honda 300 LS for all of the reasons stated on this video. Still waiting for it since it takes so long to get it.

I’m 66 and just bought the Honda 150L. I used to ride the big bore 400’s and 450’s. After a 15 year hiatus I wanted to start riding again, but at a much lower speed and just putting around. Perhaps after I get more comfortable riding again I may upsize to the 300LS as your review was quite thorough and my old riding buddies are now getting new bikes themselves, albeit in the 450cc range. Anyways nice review and I do most of my riding in the Flagstaff area near Mormon Lake.

@@Veer1958 It's been a really fun bike so far. I've very likely seen you out on the roads/trails as I ride in that same area a lot.

Indeed! This bike has certainly checked all of my boxes, but likely not everyone would rate it so high.

I've really been enjoying it. Great bike to learn and build skills on

I hadn't seen about her spill...but yeah, I imagine she's not much taller than me (if at all)...and I had a hard time reaching confidently on the Rally.

That was a nasty job she did on her collar bone. I think a lower bike would definitely suit her better.

Yep and she’s alone. I’ve been a BIG FAN of hers since India. SMH, I wish she’d take some company!

I do miss my trail 125 from time to time, but I am ultimately glad I made the swap/upgrade.

It's lower by 2 inches from the standard L. This comes from a combined 1 inch reduction in suspension, and a 1 inch reduction in seat thickness).

Yamaha 250

I came really close to getting the Rally, even had one come in with my name on it...but I'm glad that I ultimately turned it down and got the LS instead.

Same here. Rally, 5'8" 30" inseam. upgraded to Ktech rear shock, the short version, and the low pro seat concepts seat, and its hardly a noticeable difference in height.

@@airadaimagery692 A lowering link here in Australia sold for the 300 L and rally costs about $300 …installed about $500 in total including front fork adjustment . Have been told it reduces seat height by 40mm . That would be a game changer , I find wearing stiff Kevlars or padded pants , restricts the ability to stretch the legs,885 mm for rally stock height , 875mm on the 300 L …

The LS actually only comes with ABS. You can’t get it without (at least in the states anyway)

@@On2FeetThanks.

Yeah...it's possible I change my mind about the ECU....but for now I'm going to at least get through this year as is. Regarding the 5k rattle issue, I don't seem to have this problem (I know it's somewhat common though).

Yep...Northern AZ (Flagstaff Area). AZ dealerships really take you to the cleaners out here.

@@On2Feet they really do! Your like the 3rd creators I’ve spoken to who has said that. Chasing trail paid 7500 for his Rally. But people like Woodsman ADV, when he lived in Missouri he paid 5400 for his L. And I’m in LA/MS and I paid 6400 for my Rally. Woodsman lives in AZ now, and he took a road trip all the way back home to pick up a new trail 125. He showed the sticker prices on all the bikes in that video too.

I put on a a kickstand extender that adds a smidge of height. I also carry a small wooden block with me for when the lean is really bad.

It holds up fine. But like most bikes just watch the slope of the ground.

If you’re inseam is 32 or greater you’ll likely be comfortable learning on the CRF. 30 or less you may want to consider the Rebel. Both are super ideal to learn on, great choice!

I spoke a little about it early on, but did remove a lot of what I had originally said. Basically I said that for a 286cc single, it hums along really nicely and doesn't vibrate too much. Performance was all sort of bundled into my other categories, but the short of it is other than the occasional twitchy throttle, the bike performs beautifully. No matter what terrain I've been on, it just goes. Shifting is smooth, and the engine is more responsive than you'd expect for the 27 HP and 19.6 ftlb of torque it delivers. It really pulls when it accelerates. One thing I did forget to mention in the review is that the bike is also liquid cooled (and a 6-speed)...both things that the XT250 is not.

It's been a real delight this past year. My Himalayan is definitely jealous! ;-)

Yeah, I've heard this from multiple people. I have the page bookmarked for it, but I decided to spend that money on soft bags instead (right now at least). I've gotten used to the throttle for the most part.

Check your throttle free play adjustment. It is supposed to be around 3mm. Mine was way off almost 12mm .Once I made the correction, it got much better Cheers

I just ordered a basic one from Amazon I believe. Nothing special.

I think at 6'1" you'd probably bit perfectly on the standard 300L. What is your inseam measurement? If it's like over 33...the standard L is probably better.