Just installed a rear rack on the Honda CRF300 Rally. Heavy duty, from B&B Offroad Engineering right here in Australia. 🦘

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Finally took the Honda CRF300 Rally down a small dirt track, including a little bit of mud.

The soft suspension is super comfortable, even on roads that were brutal for the Grom.

Feeling the back end slide through mud is a bit disconcerting.

Of course, I dropped the bike again - without breaking anything this time.

I keep underestimating how heavy that Rally is for a "light" adventure bike. My lifting technique must be wrong. 🤔

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Finally dropped the Honda CRF300 Rally - onto rough concrete when I came to a stop without straightening the bars. 😅

* Broke the tip off the brake lever.
* Bent the brake pedal (easily bent back into place).
* Scuffed the right fairing, hand guard, and mirror.
* Knocked the right bar end into the handlebar, at a lopsided angle.

Nothing serious. I think it's time I got some Bark Busters though. Maybe an engine guard too. 🤔

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One of the surprising things about the CRF300 Rally is how good it feels to be seated so high. The Grom wasn't low, but the visibility on the Rally is so much better. I can almost see over lifted 4WDs, and I feel like motorists can see me much better. It's a great riding position.

I can also safely lane filter now. The Grom just didn't have enough torque to out-accelerate a car, but the Rally has plenty. My work commute is now a few minutes shorter. 😁

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I've now had the Honda CRF300 Rally for 7 days and 400 km, and I'm absolutely stoked. I definitely picked the right bike for me.

I've gotten used to the vibes now. I like the way it sounds, rattles, and shakes. It has character.

The seat is decent. I've gone on 100 km street rides without discomfort.

The soft suspension is amazing on the road for my weight. This bike can ride over ANYTHING. I don't ever want to go back to short travel suspension again.

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First impressions on the Honda CRF300 Rally:

* Suspension is great on the road. Roads that make the Grom chatter like crazy feel like nothing in the CRF. Potholes just feel like a minor bump. Riding up curbs is easy.
* It's top-heavy for 150 kg. Need to be careful moving it around.
* Feels very stable at low speeds, perhaps due to the large tyres and heavier weight.

Overall, very happy so far. Looking forward to doing a small trip soon.

2/2

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First impressions on the Honda CRF300 Rally:

* Sure vibrates a lot more than the Grom. I'll add some Grip Puppies.
* Seat height isn't as much of a challenge as I expected. I wouldn't want to start out on this bike, but it's very approachable after 1 yr of riding experience.
* Power is amazing compared to the Grom. No trouble doing 100 km/hr, even uphill.
* Gets blown around a lot more than the Grom did at 80+ km/hr.

1/2

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