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Hmmm. Me again and that CRF.
I have been so wanting one of those for a couple of years now. Been eye'ing the 300L and the 300 Rally. I just can't get my mind wrapped around that price tag just yet!!
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The 300 is an improvement in several ways over the 250. However, realize that the displacement increase is only 37cc, or 15%. I have a 250L Rally which I really enjoy, but I decided not to replace it with a 300 until the engine grows to 350 or there are more significant improvements. Although the new engine size increase is all in the stroke, which is good, I would have hoped for more displacement increase, say 30%. The point I want to make is that if the cost of the 300 seems high to you, there should be some lower priced 250s on the used bike market that could work well.I have been so wanting one of those for a couple of years now. Been eye'ing the 300L and the 300 Rally. I just can't get my mind wrapped around that price tag just yet!!
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Good to hear that the 300 is much improved. While the 300 is a step in the right direction, I still think Honda is using the wrong engine in both 250 and 300, as it is still a short stroke engine that needs more stroke and better bottom end.I was reluctant to change at first from my 250L. It was well set up and I was happy with it. It is indeed a good bike. I also found it difficult to believe that 37cc could make a difference. Then I saw the various reports. I have learned in general to take many reports with a grain of salt. However I saw some further reports from sources that I respect, and eventually I was persuaded to make the change. In short, at least from an L point of view, the 300 is a significantly better motorcycle. The changes are several, and together they have (imho) succeeded. The motor is torquier with better overall gearing. It can now hold its top gear respectably on slopes where a drop to 5th would have been necessary on the 250. I too would have preferred a 350 but that also would have meant more vibes and probably more weight.
Be thankful there wasn't an add-on administrative or dealer's procurement fee for no other reason than plain old greed.When I called to price one, it was full MSRP plus freight, which is not what my dealer ever did in the past. Now is the wrong time to buy new.
Good to hear that the 300 is much improved. While the 300 is a step in the right direction, I still think Honda is using the wrong engine in both 250 and 300, as it is still a short stroke engine that needs more stroke and better bottom end.
For my 250 Rally, I have added or modified:
Oxford heated grips with power relay
Shorter sidestand to fix lean problem
Sidestand foot enlarger
Rear suspension lowering links (Rally was taller than the L)
Luggage rack with custom top case
Reflective rim stripes
Speedometer error corrector
SAE charging port
Mating fairing 12 volt accessory plug with Garmin GPS power supply
GPS bracket and a mobile phone holder
Wheel/chain servicing stands.
Added additional flashing brake light.
Heavy bar end weights to reduce vibration
Upgrading to the 300 is very appealing but I guess I just don’t feel like moving all those modifications over to a new 300 Rally. I’d rather go ride. When I called to price one, it was full MSRP plus freight, which is not what my dealer ever did in the past. Now is the wrong time to buy new.
No. But, displacement creep is the name of the game in keeping old motorcycle models alive. We’ll see what happens in a few years.Yep, I can understand why You are reluctant to change with all those accessories, especially as they may not fit the newer bike. I'm not sure if they will ever do a 350 though or have You some insight that You might be willing to share ?
I'm jealous, I don't know of a actual dirt/gravel road within 50 miles of my location.I rode as many dirt and gravel roads as I could find in my local area.