Lovely video. Sound advice. Great bike too, I'll be buying one soon. 👍🏻

Great video, it's nice to hear people's stories, i am sorry for your loss my friend, you seem like a nice guy and your mum sounded really cool. All the best. Great review by the way, I'm waiting for my rally.. 6 weeks hopefully. Last bike was a 950adv so I know where you are coming from with the weight. Thanks again for sharing your story.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

New subscriber here!! I love the way you explain the reasons why for your choose, your speech is very inspiring as I also have familiar affairs wich prevents me to vanissh mysel making dirt trips . I'm sorry for you mom passing away, finally she deeply understand your passion and you achieved to spread her the satisfaction about discovering the world on a bike.You will allways take her clorer to you on your trips. My new T700 will be at home next week, and I am planning to get a CRF300 Rally to my couple...i fear that i will took more often shes crf300 Rally than my own T7, and just fort the reasons you are exposing. Fantastic review! Thanks for sharing dude!!!

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments!

I've got my Harley for the freeway and my crf300l rally for everything else. 👌

Perfect timing. Trying to decide between these two bikes for BDRs this year...and I sold an XR650L last year that I should have kept for the very purpose.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I sold a nicely modded XR650L that I wish I had back too!

I went with rally as well sold my Ktm 1090r I’m the same age the T7 was on my radar but glad I chose the rally great bike I also have a Csc Tt250 as my river bar bike great info vid 👍🤟

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Quite interesting how many have moved down from larger bikes. Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you for that review. I'm wanting to get back into riding adventure bikes. But it's been forty years since racing motocross, an very little street riding. So trying to glean all I can before purchasing. Weight, size, height, tires, an gear. So it's nice there's KZread video's . An Itchy boots. Just 3yrs ago I started riding ebikes.To get out. But I wanted to go further. Maybe a fishing adventure? Take care. See you over the mountain.

I just retired at 62. I raced flat track and motor cross in high school (1976-1983). I am not near as strong as I was but I'm gathering all the info on both of these bikes. And yes it's not pretty but I can pick up the T7. Thanks for this vedio.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 58 and with my dirt bike background, never felt comfortable with the weight of the T&. Wonderful bike, but too much weight for what I hope to do... Good luck!

I had a deposit on a T7 and still may own one someday but when I was adding everything up I was going to be into it for at least $14k by the time I set it up the way I wanted and it was still going to be a 450 lb bike. I ride solo mostly and that weight could get me into trouble. The 300L Rally meets my needs and is the right bike for me at this time. When used T7's start showing up down the road though, who knows...

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Your perspective is in line with mine. I may get another T7 someday...

My experience was very similar. Love the T7 and miss it on the road, but the lightness of the Honda more than makes up for it1

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree. Some haven't been happy with my opinion, but this is what's working for me.

Good video Sir. You’re correct these two bikes by comparison are a bit off. Having said that, I’m living a similar story with my Mom. She has ovarian cancer. She celebrates her 80th tomorrow. So I have a XR650l project to complete the TA ride. It’s a work in progress. Thank you for the vid!

@jonmarchilgers384

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences 💐. My wife (Susan) and I are out in Vegas hit us up if you’re in the neighborhood.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear. My Mom lost her battle at 79, a few months short of 80. She fought for 23 months... I wish the best to your Mom and yourself! I built an XR650L as well. Loved it, too tall and not enough wind protection! I'm going to ride the 300 Rally on the TAT...

Nice Vid! Very few ppl say: I wish I hadda worked more... 6:05

Very touching story with your mum Ride safe V

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

May God bless her soul and give you strength to support your Dad as well!

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

For me, I am a one bike garage and enjoy solo rides. I rode the TAT and some BDR's on a WR250R and thought the T7 would be a natural progression. After some thought and I only ride pavement to get to dirt, I chose a 701. I did the MABDR on the 701 and it was a lot of fun, and I definitely appreciated the power with all the pavement on that route. I am planning a month-long summer ride out west so that will be the real test. So why am I posting on a 300L video lol, I am still attracted to the simplicity of a Honda or Yamaha 250/300 bike...

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

There really is something to be said for light and simple. I did consider the 701 as well...

I'm in a similar situation, used to ride back in the 80s-90s and both parents passed away in the last year and half. Crazy thing, the bug ride a dual sport has hit me again! The CRF300L Rally is my first pick and the KX300 second. I'm afraid the wait time ordering either is going to be months.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I got luck and found a 300. My Tenere' took months to come it. Shop around and I'm sure you'll find one.

You are a good son. Ride safely and enjoy life.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I’m picking up a rally this weekend; I’m trading in my cb1100 so the rally will my only ride. The reason I’m trading the CB is because I’ve become so bored with just road riding. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏

@TripleB6036

4 ай бұрын

Same here. Adventure, trails and off road are way more enjoyable.

Understand your situation completely. I bought a Tiger 900 in early 2020 which is an excellent bike overall but so heavy in the woods. I bought a Rally in May 2021 and immediately realized that it was the perfect allrounder if you prefer lightweight over amenities. In August I bought a 300L so my son can ride with me on a similar ride. We have 2000 plus miles on each and the Tiger has under 1K. It will probably be traded later this year once I figure out what I want to compliment the Hondas. By the way we are just down the road from you in Sanford, we ride in Ocala 2-3 times per month as it's only a 40 minute ride from the house. I have taken the Rally on a trip to the mountains with some friends (trailered the 4 bikes up). One T7 and 2 Africa Twins plus my Rally, 200 miles per day of mixed forest trails and twisty pavement and the Rally really shined.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually surprised how many have shared experiences with larger bikes. We'll have to connect and ride sometime!

@misterchuck6866

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tiger in South Florida. Thinking about the same thing. Really like the look of the Rally. You are happy with the on road and touring performance of the Rally on Florida roads? I will do almost no off road down here unfortunately. Cheers

@RedC63AMG

2 жыл бұрын

The off-road advantage is the only reason why I prefer the Rally over the Tiger. For touring and forest roads the Tiger is an awesome bike.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

@@misterchuck6866 If you're not doing offroad at all, I wouldn't get the Rally. Tiger or T7 would be my choices.

Got rid of my Klr and bought a new Drz400 and what a difference! It’s so much lighter. What year is your Yz100? That was my first serious dirt bike when I was 14.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

The YZ100 is a 1983. Just sold it though!

Damn I really like the idea of the rally, the only reason I did not buy one was because Honda decided not to import them to South Africa. I ended up buying the Zontes 310 adventure and it handles 75 miles per hour (we use km/h which would be 120) at about 7500-8000 rpms easy. I hear him talking about the Rally being about all out at these speeds and it is franckly disappointing. I am a huge Honda fan with my first bike back in school being a honda. The Zontes is a great commuter but I find the cc's laking for highway overtaking where you need the power to accelarate in overtaking. Seriously looking at the Honda cb500x as that mid size bike.

@user-fm7dz9kc7y

2 жыл бұрын

voge 300 rally

mans whole accent flipped when he talked to the harley rider😂

They are apples and oranges. Both are awesome for different things.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and I was hoping I made the same point...

Damn, that was a long light.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, had time to have a long conversation! LOL

What GPS are you using?

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Garmin Zumo XT. I'm still getting use to it, it's very capable.

That’s funny. Even dude on the pig called it out. The Tenner IS clearly top heavy.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great bike for what it is. It just isn't quite right for me right now.

@billyarsenault1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@motourge3061 yeah it is.

Nice vid. I have a CRF300L Rally too. Only thing I’ve done is install handguards, a tank bag, and a rear rack. In addition to Itchy Boots, Trek Ethos shows just how versatile and capable the Rally is kzread.info. Regarding the T7, if I’m going to get a 450+ lb off road bike, I’d rather get a used Africa Twin for the same price.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I'm not a tank bag fan as I ride forward on the bike due to my racing background. I do get why so many like them though...

@johnpagejr.7628

2 жыл бұрын

@@motourge3061Sorry to hear about you mom. Go out and ride for her as part of your grieving process. I got back into riding after my wife died of cancer in 2011. Give you self permission to take time to grieve. I agree I got my Rally in November I managed to put a 100 miles on it before the snow hit. I bought it for the same reasons as you. At 70 years old I just can't pick up a 450 lb bike. Itchy Boots is simply amazing at what she does. Do check out TrekEthos he really shows what can be done with this bike. He shows a little more highway orientated riding on the bike then Noraly shows in her videos.

@xchalibur77

2 жыл бұрын

I had the AT and it was the perfect bike. I tried the other big adv like vstrom 1000 or gs1200 but not felt so comfortable on those. And if you are a engine freak like me then the AT is the one to go 150 km/h at only 5000 rpm.

CB500X .....dilemma sorted!

@user-iw8tz9zf9k

Жыл бұрын

I consider this for a while but the problem is I mostly ride off road and ground clearance of cb500x is a problem. After rally raid kit and other modifications for off road the price comes up to a brand new T7's price 🤷🏻‍♂️😕

This may be of interest to you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpZm17uPoM3ahrg.html. T7 and a bigger KTM and the 300rally

Right when he starts talking about what you want to hear at around 13:00 minutes, you can’t hear him because the motorcycle footage is louder than his voice over. The first 10:00 minutes of his video is basically his life story, which is fine, but he did not title this video appropriately IMO.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry the video did not meet your expectations. Anything specific I didn't answer that I can provide clarity to?

@PrestonGladd

2 жыл бұрын

@@motourge3061 No thanks though, I just bought a KLR 650 ABS Adventure (literally today) because the other two (T7 and CRF300 Rally) are unicorns and the dealer markup is crazy if you can find them.

Why would anyone compare these two. This is ridiculous. Two different bikes and should not be compared.. Nit with standing your exploration.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

I had a tough time deciding which bike was right for me. I shared this to hopefully guide others.

@MrEtnorb

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s not, it’s valid. You can do everything on the 300 but at a more moderate speed and half the price of the T7, plus the 300 is 50 kg lighter.

@motourge3061

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrEtnorb I agree, the weight was the big thing for mew. Loved the T7 cruising the smooth stuff, but in tight places, it was tough for me..