2025 Honda CRF300 Rally Review

Made for the adventurous dual-sport rider, the new CRF300 RALLY is a small capacity machine packing serious credentials. With styling drawn directly from the competition-specification HRC CRF450 RALLY, it adds long-range ability and comfort to its off-road performance thanks to a large fuel tank and wind-cheating nose fairing and screen.

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2025 Honda CRF300 Rally: RIDE AROUND THE WORLD OR BLOCK.

Introducing the 2025 Honda CRF300 Rally…

Honda’s enduringly popular dual-purpose machines, the CRF300L and CRF300 Rally, receive a range of detail upgrades for 2025, with smoother ride quality thanks to suspension revisions, and improved rider comfort from more efficient heat management, plus USB socket and revised graphics.

Honda’s mini adventurer receives detail updates for 2025, including compact LED indicators (complementing the dual LED headlight) and improved heat management. Specification includes a strong, responsive single-cylinder engine (now EURO5+ compliant) and six-speed gearbox with slipper clutch control. A steel frame with tuned rigidity balance, aluminium swingarm, long travel suspension – featuring revised damping rates – and 153kg kerb weight generate easy handling on any terrain, with generous ground clearance.

A small capacity dual-purpose motorcycle covers many bases: it slips easily through congested city traffic thanks to lightweight and slim proportions matched with superb manoeuvrability, while its suspension, ground reach and seat height deliver a fun and comfortable ride on rough tarmac and trails. In essence it opens up a whole new range of two-wheeled opportunities, whatever the rider’s experience level.

With styling DNA drawn directly from the HRC CRF450 RALLY Dakar racer, the CRF250 RALLY, based on the trail-ready CRF250L, brought something new to the market on its launch for 17YM. It not only looked ready to compete in a desert stage, but also delivered a real taste of adventure to riders looking for a light, easy-to-manage machine.

In 2021, alongside the CRF300L, the CRF300 RALLY made its debut. Lighter, more powerful and even better equipped to explore the CRF300 RALLY was good to go, right out of the box. For 2025 it receives some thoughtful updates that owners will appreciate – whether they’re riding around the world or around the block.

The CRF300 RALLY’s 286cc single-cylinder engine produces 20.1kW and 26.6Nm. Gear ratios one through five are short, for improved response and acceleration, while sixth is tall for more relaxed high-speed cruising. An assist/slipper clutch manages the rear wheel under hard down changes and offers light load at the lever.

A 2025 update is to thermal management, with a redesigned side over mitigating hot air expelled by the fan. EURO5+ compliance has also been achieved.

Tuned rigidity balance between the steel frame, aluminium swingarm and bottom yoke offers excellent feedback and feel. Steering geometry delivers stability and agility, while long travel front and rear suspension – with revised, firmer 2025 damping rates – ensures supple bump absorption and plenty of ground clearance. The riding position encourages the light steering manoeuvrability needed off-road and, just as usefully, around town.

The race inspired sharp-edged bodywork flanks a large, 12.8L capacity fuel tank and comfortable, broad seat, distinctive asymmetric dual LED headlight (the indicators are also compact LED for 2025) and positive LCD instrument display. An optional USB socket is now available.

CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
Made for the adventurous dual-sport rider, the new CRF300 RALLY is a small capacity machine packing serious credentials. With styling drawn directly from the competition-specification HRC CRF450 RALLY, it adds long-range ability and comfort to its off-road performance thanks to a large fuel tank and wind-cheating nose fairing and screen. Now lighter in weight, with more power and torque from its engine, the CRF300 RALLY is the perfect travelling partner – around town, or around the world.

The 2025 CRF300 RALLY will be available exclusively in the following colour option:

• Extreme Red with blue and white graphic set

2025 Honda CRF300 Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• DOHC, 286cc single-cylinder engine producing 20.1kW and 26.6Nm
• Improved heat management from the radiator
• Gearbox ratios set for both acceleration and cruising
• Assist/slipper clutch for light lever load
• EURO5+ compliant
• Handling and agility ready for action on any terrain
• Lightweight frame and swingarm; tuned rigidity balance for both
• Long travel front and rear suspension with revised spring rates
• Ample ground clearance 
• Light, slim bodywork incorporates large 12.8L fuel tank
• New compact LED indicators
• Broad rubber mounted seat for extended comfort 
• Positive LCD display easy to read; USB-C socket now mounted nearby

DRIVING FORCE
More power, less weight and improved comfort set for new horizons.
We’ve cut a full 4kg out of the CRF300 RALLY’s chassis, and built an extra 2.7L capacity into the fuel tank, for greater range between fill-ups. To add comfort for those long days in the saddle, the handlebar position is higher. Seat height is 10mm lower and there are now rubber inserts in the footpegs. And the liquid-cooled, 4V DOHC single-cylinder EURO5-spec engine is equipped with an Assist/Slipper Clutch and produces more peak power at 20.1kW, with improved torque of 26.6Nm, for strong all-round response. There’s also extra ground clearance – always welcome off-road – and a Gear Position indicator in the dash.

GOOD TO GO
The open road beckons. Where will it take you?
The CRF300 RALLY is about the freedom delivered by the lightweight chassis, long-travel suspension and responsive engine. But it’s also about independence; the long-range autonomy that a big fuel tank allows, added to the sense of go-anywhere potential stored away in this motorcycle’s comprehensive abilities.

It is engineered to serve up a real taste of adventure to riders that want an easy to manage machine, whether for the daily commute, weekend tour or global journeys. All of the detail improvements – more power, less weight, larger tank range, improved riding position and extra ground clearance – combine to further perfect a quest-ready package, wherever you’re headed.

CRF450 RALLY-inspired floating screen
Developed from the parts used by the competition-only CRF450 RALLY, the ‘floating’ screen – along with the upper/lower fairing and side shrouds – effectively shields the rider and offers excellent protection from the elements.

Larger capacity fuel tank
Giving an increased range of over 400km the fuel tank grows 2.7L, to 12.8L with a 1.6L reserve. Unlike most dirt bikes, the flat filler cap is hinged for clean, easy-fill convenience.

Asymmetric LED headlights
Piercing dual LED headlights provide excellent forward visibility on and off-road. The indicators are also bright LED.

Larger capacity, DOHC 4V single-cylinder engine with Assist/Slipper Clutch
Extra displacement delivers a healthy and responsive 26.6Nm peak torque, with 20.1kW peak power. The engine also now features an Assist/Slipper Clutch to manage rear wheel ‘hop’ during rapid downshifting and hard braking.

Lighter weight, extra ground clearance and high-quality Showa suspension
We’ve cut a total of 4kg out of the chassis thanks to a lightweight tapered aluminium swingarm and redesigned frame. At the same time ground clearance increases 5mm, to 275mm, while the long-travel Showa 43mm USD forks and rear shock provide excellent suspension reaction.

Floating front disc with ABS
For powerful braking on any surface, the two-piston front caliper works on a floating 296mm wavy disc. For off-road riding, there’s an option to switch off ABS control of the rear caliper.

Wheels fit for adventure
Stylish black Alumite 21-inch front/18 rear aluminium rims wear dual-purpose block pattern tyres. Both wheels will also accept more off-road focussed, enduro-style tyres.

2025 Honda CRF300 Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Engine

The single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine produces peak power of 20.1kW @ 8,500rpm, with peak torque of 26.6Nm @ 6,500rpm. Bore and stroke is set at 76 x 63mm, with compression ratio of 10.7:1.

To match the engine’s punch and for smart pick-up and acceleration, gear ratios one through five are short, while sixth gear is tall for more relaxed highway cruising. An assist/ slipper clutch reduces lever load and manages rear wheel ‘hop’ on rapid downshifts – great for control, on or off-road.

An iridium spark plug, along with precise metering of fuel from the PGM-FI injection system, enhances combustion efficiency and improves environmental credentials. The engine uses an offset cylinder, reducing internal frictional losses, while the piston itself incorporates a special surface material, plus molybdenum coating. The oil pump features an internal relief structure that prevents aeration of relieved oil. The crank journal employs a half-split, press-fit metal bearing while the crank bearing uses a cast-iron bush. A primary balance shaft further reduces vibration.

The cooling system uses a 12.7kW heat-release radiator, sited on the left of the bike. A redesigned side cover mitigates hot air expelled by from the fan.

The engine is EURO5+ compliant with CO2 emissions (WMTC) of 73g/km.

Chassis

Kerb weight of the CRF300 RALLY is just 153kg. The steel semi-double cradle frame’s rigidity balance is tuned to promote handling feel and connection to front/rear traction. The one-piece cast aluminium swingarm is balanced to match.

Extruded aluminium is used for the chain adjustment collar. The bottom yoke is aluminium, saving weight in an area high relative to the centre of gravity for faster steering response. Rake and trail are set at 27.5° and 109mm respectively, with wheelbase at 1455mm, and a ground clearance of 275mm. Turning radius is 2.3m.

The 43mm Showa inverted forks employ a 260mm stroke, with spring weight and damping settings optimised for precise control over a wide range of terrain and speeds. Pro-Link rear suspension also features 260mm axle stroke; the Showa shock absorber is a single tube design. Damping rates at both ends have been revised for 2025 to create a more stable, comfortable platform for riders

The front brake uses a single 256mm disc gripped by a dual-piston caliper, whilst the rear arrangement utilizes a 220mm disc and mono-piston caliper; in common with the CRF competition machines the rear master cylinder is now a lightweight, integrated design. The discs feature a wave design with exceptional self-cleaning abilities in adverse conditions. 2-channel ABS is standard.

The 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear increase stability on rough terrain and allow the fitment of more off-road specific tyres if required. Block pattern enduro-style tyres (front, 80/100-21 51P and rear 120/80-18 62P) provide traction in a wide range of riding situations and surfaces.

Styling & equipment

The CRF300 RALLY is designed to cover distance and its styling reflects this. Derived from the parts used by the CRF450 RALLY, the ‘floating’ screen, upper/lower fairing and side shrouds effectively shield the rider to offer excellent defence against the elements. Knuckle guards offer further protection, both for the hands and the brake and clutch levers. A skid plate protects the machine’s underside and the gear lever features a folding tip.

The fuel tank holds 12.8L; with 32.2 km/l achievable (WMTC) mode cruising range of 413km is possible. The seat is rubber mounted, for comfort and the footpegs also now feature rubber inserts. Seat height is 885mm, 5mm taller than the CRF300L. It features the same narrower profile up front as its sibling, but with 20mm more width across the seated area for long riding days.

The riding position places machine control and manoeuvrability front and centre with an ‘upright ‘rider triangle’ – wide handlebars are pulled back slightly, with footpegs set low and backward to make gear changes in heavy off-road boots easier. And, unlike the CRF300L, the RALLY features internal handlebar weights to minimise vibration. The side stand too has a broad, folding footplate.

Weighing just 70g the LCD screen features large black digits on a crisp white display, for instant readability with large, 23mm speedo numbers. Information includes gear position indicator, fuel mileage and consumption, average speed, stopwatch and rev-counter. The headlight is a compact, asymmetric dual LED unit and for 2025, the indicators are now flexibly mounted LED units.

Accessories

Tailor-made Genuine Honda Accessories for the CRF300 RALLY amplify the motorcycles capabilities, add extra-comfort and peace of mind, and include:

• 38L Top Box, with optional backrest and inner bag.
• Rear Carrier Bracket and Mounts
• Wider Rally Steps
• USB-C Charger
• Heated Grips

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All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

Please note that the figures provided are results obtained by Honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. Tests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard version of the vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. Actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

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