Honda CRF300L Review For Joining Motorbike Tour
A good motorbike not only ensures the safety of the riders but also makes the experience better. Besides the price and brand, you should choose a motorbike based on its features. Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert always strives to provide the newest and best possible bikes for all our tours in Vietnam. In 2023, we invested heavily in importing a new fleet of Honda CRF300L motorcycles from Thailand to ensure that we continue to offer the best possible experience for your motorcycle tour in Vietnam, just as we always have. Please take a moment to read the article below for valuable information about this new motorbike.
Motorcycle Outward Features For A Great Tour
Honda CRF300L is improved from the design of the Honda CRF250 which is one of the best-selling Dual Sport Motorbike in 2012. The Honda CRF300L motorbike easily shows Honda’s soul through its design, such as durable, easy-to-use features. With a red and black color, presenting for strength, the Honda CRF300L will be your best companion on every road.

Honda CRF300L review for joining motorbike tour
The Honda CRF300L’s Size
This Honda CRF300L motorbike is 32.2 inches in width x 87.8 inches in length x 47.3 inches in height. The height of the seat/saddle is 32.6 inches, thicker and the width is updated and suitable for the long and hump road. Its ground clearance is 9.6 inches, and there are latches available to attach additional undercarriage. Moreover, it is equipped with footrests for one to ride a pillion. In addition, the front tire size is 80/100-21 and the rear tire size is 120/80-18 suitable for a variety of terrains.

Honda CRF300L’s height and width are suitable for a long trip
The Honda CRF300L’s frame
The Honda CRF300L’s frame serves as the crucial structural foundation for the motorcycle’s engine and transmission. It plays a pivotal role in defining the vehicle’s overall durability and performance. This particular motorbike boasts a robust double-tube steel frame construction, ensuring strength and stability. With a weight capacity of up to 138kg, this motorcycle is designed to comfortably accommodate multiple riders
The brakes system
For a Honda CRF300L review, it is impossible not to talk about the brake system. This motorbike has a single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256 mm disc at the front and a single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc at the rear. Moreover, this Honda has a single rear shock absorber with hardness and soft adjustment levels for the most comfortable motorbike tour.

Honda CRF300L has a safety brake system
Motorbike Internal Features For A Great Tour
The internal features are equally crucial to external features for the motorbike to operate safely and smoothly. The part below is about the Honda CRF300L review of internal features. Read more to have more helpful information.
Motorbike’s engine
Regarding the engine, the Honda CRF300L is equipped with a 4-stroke DOHC single-cylinder engine block, 286 cc capacity, water-cooled, and PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. The engine produces 27 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, a maximum torque of 26.6 Nm at 6,500 rpm, 6-speed Assist Slipper Clutch gearbox – anti-slip clutch. The transmission of the Honda CRF300L has also been upgraded to have a new gear ratio, making the motorbike more substantial for long trip.
Cylinder volume
The DOHC single-cylinder engine block has been increased in capacity from 249cc to 286cc, along with tweaks to the gearbox. With this cylinder volume, this Honda CRF300L provides a capacity of 27 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, a maximum torque of 26.6 Nm at 6,500 rpm, 6-speed Assist Slipper Clutch gearbox – anti-slip clutch. In addition, the engine for power The Honda CRF300L’s transmission has also been upgraded to have a new gear ratio, which helps this motorbike more efficient and powerful even on difficult terrain.

This motorbike fits well for difficult terrain
Countershaft and transmission ratio
For this Honda CRF300L review detail, we are providing you information about the countershaft, drive system, and transmission ratio of this motorbike.
- Countershaft: It is redesigned to suit the new handlebars, reducing the vibration and increasing the smoothness of the motorcycle when joining in the high tour range.
- Transmission ratio:
TRANSMISSION: The transmission ratio consists of 6 gears. Check the table below for detailed information.
Level | Ratio |
1ST GEAR | 3.538 |
2ND GEAR | 2.25 |
3RD GEAR | 1.65 |
4TH GEAR | 1.346 |
5TH GEAR | 1.115 |
6TH GEAR | 0.925 |
Thanks to this updated feature, the Honda CFR300L becomes a vehicle that can overcome all terrains. With 6 levels of transmission ratio, it can not only run smoothly in muddy terrain but also uphill with ease.
Suspension system
It has a front suspension with an inverted telescopic type and its size is 43 mm. The rear suspension is Unit Pro-link so it has a good damping ability for the riders. Besides, with its Pro-link single shock with string, riders can adjust it easily to achieve the best rigidity that suits their need.
Read more: Top 10 best Honda Motorcycles for Motorbike tour in Vietnam
What are the advantages that make CRF300 suitable for a motorbike tour?
The CRF300 is considered a great choice for a motorbike tour due to it has many advantages that make it suitable for both on-road and off-road riding.
Thanks to the big tire of this motorbike, it can be ridden on every kind of road. Its big fork Moreover, it helps to absorb more bumps on uneven roads. This can also make the ride more comfortable, especially over long distances.
This motorbike can go uphill easily thanks to its 6 gears transmission ratio. This motorbike integrates a 7.9-liter fuel tank and a monochrome LCD screen that displays gear, speed, engine rpm, and fuel level, making every trip incredible.

LCD screen that displays necessary information when riding
What do riders think about CRF300L after using it?
Most of Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert’s riders are satisfied after using this vehicle. Check out some of the riders’ Honda CRF300L reviews below here.
“Honda CRF300L is sturdy, well-maintained. When participating in the Vietnam Motorcycle Tours, we are also guided with very useful riding tips from experienced tour guides.” – Said Dan M from Hong Kong.
“This dirt bike is one of the best bikes that I have ridden in my all life. Using it makes my tour the best” – said Jamie G.
“We are using the most efficient bike ever, it suits a lot of retains. With its color, it fits every outfit when traveling” – said Henry.

Brand new CRF300L at Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert
Honda CRF300L Review Summary
Honda CRF300L is rated as one of the best off-road motorcycles of all time. At Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert, except for this motorbike, we also provide others, such as Honda XR150L, Honda CRF250L ,Honda CB 500X, and Honda CRF250 Rally. Contact us for more information about this Honda CRF300L review or motorbike tour in Vietnam.
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