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FEATURE I HONDA CRF300L RALLY PROJECT
THE BOTTOM LINE>
Our $4500 investment—$2000 in
essential performance upgrades
and $2500 in comfort and
convenience features—trans
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formed the CRF300L Rally into a
genuinely capable adventure ma-
chine. The standard windscreen
and 3.4-gallon fuel tank already
provided touring advantages
over the base CRF300L and other
similarly priced dual sport bikes,
and our modifications elevated
it to a level that satisfies experi-
enced riders' expectations.
The trade-offs remain honest:
the improved suspension makes
the already tall 35-inch seat
height more noticeable since
the bike no longer sags exces-
sively. Power remains modest
compared to larger machines.
But for riders who prioritize
capability over horsepower and
can manage the seat height, this
modified CRF300L Rally delivers
genuine adventure performance
at a fraction of the cost of pre
-
mium alternatives.
(Left) The Yoshimura stainless-steel slip-on muffler reduces weight, boosts performance and sounds much better.
The Yoshimura rear-fender eliminator kit and Micro Turn Signal kits trim up its rear end. The Giant Loop Mojave
Saddlebags are excellent. (Right) We installed IRC's brand-new and lightweight GX20 Gekkota off-road-only tires with
Motion Pro's LiteLoc II Rim Locks. We even tuned both wheels with our Rabaconda tire-balancing tool.
Our project proves that
thoughtful modifications can
create exceptional capability
without breaking the bank—
turning Honda's entry-level offer-
ing into a machine that confi-
dently tackles serious adventure
riding.
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<<< TOTAL PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN >>>
PARTS MSRP Website
Nitron NRT R1 Rear Shock .............................. $635 ........ https://andreaniusa.com/
Andreani Rally Cartridge Fork Kit ................ $829 ........ https://andreaniusa.com/
Fork Kit Installation ....................................... $225 ........ https://andreaniusa.com/
IRC GX20 Gekkota Tires .................................. $320 ........ https://ircmoto.com/
Motion Pro LiteLoc II Rim Locks ...................... $41 ........ https://www.motionpro.com/
ODI 7/8" Aluminum Handlebars ..................... $85 ........ https://www.odigrips.com/
ODI Rogue MX V2 Lock-On Grips...................... $29 ........ https://www.odigrips.com/
Doubletake Dual Sport Mirrors ..................... $127 ........ https://www.doubletakemirror.com/
IMS ADV I Footpegs......................................... $278 ........ https://imsproducts.com/
Seat Concepts Comfort Seat ......................... $360 ........ https://www.seatconcepts.com/
SP Connect Moto Mount ..................................$70 ........ https://sp-connect.com/
Pro Phone Mount
Yoshimura Fender Eliminator Kit .................. $154 ........ https://www.yoshimura-rd.com/
Yoshimura Micro Turn Signal Kit ................. $358 ........ https://www.yoshimura-rd.com/
(2 sets for front and rear)
Yoshimura Stainless Slip-On Exhaust ........ $599 ........ https://www.yoshimura-rd.com/
Giant Loop Mojave Saddlebag ....................... $310 ........ https://www.giantloopmoto.com/
Giant Loop Tail Rack ........................................ $59 ........ https://www.giantloopmoto.com/
TOTAL
