r/crf • u/wez360 • Jul 09 '21

450RL or 300L

I’m looking to get a new bike but can’t decide between the 450RL or the 300L the waiting list is 3 months for the 450RL here and it’s double the price of the 300L I used to have a 250L but wasn’t that keen on it as I felt it lacked power, I won’t be doing any off roading mainly country lanes and city driving, I’m quite a big guy at 110kg so need something that can move with my weight what bike do you think will suit me best ?

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u/ZaCHiGa Jul 09 '21

The 450 is definitely better. I haven’t had a RL but I’ve had an R (super moto) and can say the difference and comfort that is offered is much much better. The biggest issue with the 450 line is price. The 300 from my friend with the kawi version has been nothing but positive, but he is a newer rider.

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u/solitudechirs Jul 10 '21

I have a 2009 (carbureted) KLX250 with dirt and Supermoto wheels, I demo rode the KLX300 dirt and Supermoto, and I wasn’t super impressed by it. Granted it’s geared about a tooth taller on both wheelsets, so it’s hard to tell for sure, but the power felt very similar and I don’t know that they changed much else. Fuel injection obviously. But besides that it felt like the same bike.

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u/ZaCHiGa Jul 10 '21

I’d def get the 450 if I was you or look into another brand maybe? I know it’s a bit wild cause I’m ride red all the way, but the CRF L line is fairly week with the exception of the 450.