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with how well the L's engine (the same that's in the Rally) could take so much punishment with- out a hiccup. This might explain why this tour company chooses the CRF250L, which is also a little nimbler and significantly more crash-tolerant than the Rally, to conduct their tours. The Rally's 27 horsepower engine may not impress you when you wick open the throttle, but you knew that going in: after all, it's just a 286cc four-stroke single designed not to win races but to comply with EPA regula - tions for street legality. Howev- er, the Rally's engine is a signifi- cant upgrade from the 249cc engine that pre viously powered the Rally. At least the 300 offers a hint of torque and can now better keep up with traffic flow on the highways. The CRF300L Rally is an easy and enjoyable motorcycle to ride. Aside from its somewhat tall 35-inch seat height, the Rally is non-intimidating. It features comfortable ergonomics, and the seat is wide and well-cush - ioned. Additionally, the rally-style windscreen provides significantly better protection than a standard dual-sport bike, which helps reduce fatigue on long rides. You can expect to travel over 250 miles on a tank of gas, which is a huge plus for the Rally. With a full tank, the Rally weighs about 330 pounds, considerable for an engine that QUICKSPIN I 2024 Honda CRF300L Rally P186 2024 HONDA CRF300L RALLY ($6199 / $6499 ABS) ENGINE 4-stroke, single DISPLACEMENT 286cc TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE 6-speed/ chain FUEL SYSTEM PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 38mm throttle body FRAME Steel FRONT SUSPENSION Showa 43mm inverted fork REAR SUSPENSION Showa Pro-Link single shock, preload adjustable WHEEL TRAVEL, FRONT / REAR 10.2 in. / 10.2 in. FRONT BRAKE 2-piston caliper, 296mm disc (ABS avail.) REAR BRAKE 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc (ABS avail.) TIRES, FRONT / REAR 80/100-21 in. / 120/80-18 in. WHEELBASE 57.2 in. GROUND CLEARANCE 10.9 in. SEAT HEIGHT 35.2 in. FUEL CAPACITY 3.4 gal. WET WEIGHT 331 lb. / 335 lb. (ABS) So pretty! But don't crash it. PHOTO: KIT PALMER S P E C I F I C AT I O N S