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    Honda CRF300 Rally

    Here's an Australian review of the 300

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpWrdIekcGg

    Has anyone heard when this is available in NZ & pricing ? thanks

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    Available to pre-order now , wow !!

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...7?bof=Fe7Vzbc9

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    $10,000 does seem a little behind the $$$ 8 ball compared with the likes of the KTM 390 Adventure and it's feature / spec loading.
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    Does anyone have updated info on when these arrive in country?

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    i'd be really interested in either the standard or rally but my local shops don't have demos. They'll order you one but who on earth would commit without having seen, touched or tested one.
    Its a big risk for experienced riders that it could be too underpowered. Would welcome owner opinion

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    If not already, check out Itchy Boots channel on teh tube.

    She's riding a CRF 300 rally from South America to Alaska. Seems to be doing sterling service.
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    Also MAD TV on YouTube in Oz have bought one for long term testing - they mention how hard they are to find over there as well.

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...jH5eyA6ocp6BGe
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    Quote Originally Posted by nerrrd View Post
    Also MAD TV on YouTube in Oz have bought one for long term testing - they mention how hard they are to find over there as well.

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...jH5eyA6ocp6BGe
    Yup, I'd forgot about that.

    Latest episode of I Boots, she's nearly at 4000 mtrs and the wee thing is struggling. Probably not an issue in the Kerikeri mountains..
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    Quote Originally Posted by george formby View Post
    If not already, check out Itchy Boots channel on teh tube.

    She's riding a CRF 300 rally from South America to Alaska. Seems to be doing sterling service.
    Yep. I'm subscribed. How easy it looked for her to get that bike and test ride a CRF450 just for a laugh!
    It's probably rude to ask a lady but wonder what her stats are, height, weight, inseam?
    I'm 5ft 8in, 70kgs, 29inch inseam, so I'm guessing her opinion and experience of the CRF300L is quite relevant.
    I'm also getting too old to kick start my XT400. I need either a modern CRF300L or a KTM 390 Adventure.

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    I have watched Itchy boots on that bike, don't forget she has done a full suspension replacement, would have cost a fortune.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwikk View Post
    Yep. I'm subscribed. How easy it looked for her to get that bike and test ride a CRF450 just for a laugh!
    It's probably rude to ask a lady but wonder what her stats are, height, weight, inseam?
    I'm 5ft 8in, 70kgs, 29inch inseam, so I'm guessing her opinion and experience of the CRF300L is quite relevant.
    I'm also getting too old to kick start my XT400. I need either a modern CRF300L or a KTM 390 Adventure.
    I'm pretty sure her stats are on her website, she puts up a lot of background info on other platforms.

    Get that XT400 into a local Vinduro! Always quite a few folk having a lie down before they start kicking the bike over again.



    Quote Originally Posted by Laava View Post
    I have watched Itchy boots on that bike, don't forget she has done a full suspension replacement, would have cost a fortune.
    I never nude that, cheers.
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    Sure Miss Boots is carrying everything but the kitchen sink with her. I plan on little trips round the block so literally no baggage.
    I reckon the factory setup will suit my intended use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwikk View Post
    Sure Miss Boots is carrying everything but the kitchen sink with her. I plan on little trips round the block so literally no baggage.
    I reckon the factory setup will suit my intended use.
    Are you intending using the bike on our local gravel twistery? If so, I totally agree.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwikk View Post
    Sure Miss Boots is carrying everything but the kitchen sink with her. I plan on little trips round the block so literally no baggage.
    Does she though? No camping gear, cooking gear and so on as in all the episodes I have seen, she always stays in accommodation and eats at restaurants (some pretty loosely defined as such), no doubt the laptop, drone, batteries and spare gas count for something.

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    There's lots of fun to be had on small bikes. That said small 2 strokes always feel more fun at the limit than a wheezing foul stroke.

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    Do you avoid exploring that single-track because you know you will do yourself an injury trying to pick up a 650? Or will you smugly care not as people pass you on the road?

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