2022 Honda CRF300L: READY FOR ROAD AND TRAIL.
BE THERE. WHEREVER THERE IS
We’ve reborn the CRF300L with a lightweight chassis, slimmer bodywork and boosted power and torque from the engine. But, while the specification has improved, the brilliant dual-purpose formula stays the same. The qualities that make it so good off–road – slim proportions, peppy throttle response, agile steering and supple suspension – also make it brilliant around town. The CRF300L enlivens any weekday commute with an enjoyable, satisfying all-round performance. And, come the weekend, this is a motorcycle born to explore.
LIGHTER. MORE POWERFUL. EVEN MORE FUN.
First, let’s do the numbers.
The CRF300L is 4kg lighter, thanks to its new frame and tapered aluminium swingarm, which you’ll notice the moment you change direction, on or off-road. The larger capacity single-cylinder engine produces an extra 1.9kW power with 4Nm more torque – which you’ll feel when you tap open the throttle – and now features an Assist/Slipper Clutch. Ground clearance is increased, and the riding position is tailored for complete control, with a slim fuel tank and seat, contoured for comfort and easy ground reach. A Gear Position indicator for the dash and an aggressive new headlight design are the smart finishing touches.
The motorcycle industry’s top-selling dual-sport model, the CRF300L boasts strong power, low weight and excellent on- and off-road performance, while also delivering unparalleled value, reliability and styling. The model has styling cues that are carried over from Honda’s CRF Performance line, and it’s available in standard and ABS versions, both of which are ready to provide low-cost transportation and true dual-sport adventure.
CHECK OUT THE CRF300L
Smart technology on-board. Rugged performance off-road. Add in the winning combination of lightweight agility and accessible power, and you’re prepared to excel over any type of terrain. The CRF300L offers a comfortable upright seating position, giving you command of the path ahead. It’s equipped with plenty of low-end power, and is quite fuel efficient. And it sports a feature set that makes it perfect for navigating traffic on Friday, and then catching sunrise over the trail on Saturday. Looking for a version that’s more Dakar-inspired? Then check out the CRF300L Rally.
2022 Honda CRF300L Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Standard Features
10.2 inches of front suspension travel
10.2 inches of rear suspension travel
286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
A dirtbike that’s street-legal
PERFORMANCE
SINGLE-CYLINDER ENGINE
A single is the perfect choice for a bike like the CRF300L. It’s light, simple, and is quite fuel efficient. Plus, with the larger engine, there’s even more power and torque.
DOUBLE-OVERHEAD-CAM CONSTRUCTION
Honda engines have always been a hallmark of superior engineering. The new engine in the CRF300L is a perfect example. The double-overhead-cam construction is free-revving, super efficient, and full of low-maintenance features.
FUEL INJECTION
Fuel injection means your bike automatically compensates for cold weather running or high-altitude operation. Better yet, it’s really efficient, and you will never have to worry about clogged carburetor jets if your bike’s been sitting for a while.
STYLING
CRF450R-INSPIRED BODYWORK
The CRF300L features updated bodywork design and styling based on our CRF450R motocross bikes. It’s not only good looking, but functional too, with smooth transitions between the bodywork elements, tank, and seat, making it easy to move around on the bike.
SLIM SEAT FRONT
The CRF300L seat is slim in the front, making it easier to move forward on the bike, or to get your feet down at stops.
MORE FOOTROOM
Repositioning both the new engine in the new chassis and moving the footpeg location gives you more footroom, a real bonus when wearing heavy off-road riding boots.
POLISHED BLACK RIMS
The black rims look great and are easy to keep clean, thanks to their new polished surface.
ENGINEERING
ENGINE COUNTERBALANCER
Because it features a counterbalancer, the engine is a smooth runner. You get the narrow overall width and power advantages of a single along with the smoothness of a multi-cylinder bike.
FUEL INJECTION
Fuel injection means the CRF300L starts right up, even in cold weather. Compared to a carbureted bike, it also helps reduce emissions and enhance performance and fuel efficiency.
INTEGRATED REAR MASTER CYLINDER
We’ve integrated the rear brake’s fluid reservoir right into the master-cylinder construction. The design is clean, compact, and tucks in making it more damage resistant off-road.
LARGE SIDESTAND FOOT
We gave the CRF300L a larger sidestand foot. It seems like a small detail, but you’ll appreciate it when riding off-road, or even on-road if you need to park in an asphalt lot on a hot day.
VERSATILITY
COMFORTABLE SEATING POSITION
With a long, motocross-style seat, you can move forward and back, left and right with ease, helping you navigate changing terrain in comfort.
CARGO CONVENIENCE
Special cargo hooks make it easy to secure a light load to the passenger seat with bungee cords. It’s just another one of the nice touches that help make these bikes so versatile. It also has a storage box on the left side for small items you need to keep secure.
DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION
The CRF300L’s digital instrument cluster has large, easy-to-read numbers and indicators. You also get a speedometer, clock, twin tripmeter, a tachometer, and more.
PASSENGER READY
With its long seat and fold-up frame-mounted passenger footpegs, each CRF300L model is fully equipped to carry a passenger so you can share the fun.
HANDLING
21-INCH/18-INCH FRONT AND REAR WHEELS
A 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel give you a wide selection of tire choices for everything from serious off-road trail riding to smooth on-road adventures.
DISC BRAKES
The CRF300L features front and rear hydraulic discs for excellent stopping power and brake feel, both for on- and off-road use.
MORE GROUND CLEARANCE
The engine is mounted higher in the frame, which allows for a ground clearance of 11.2 inches.
INVERTED FORK
An inverted Showa® fork features large 43mm sliders. That makes it strong and helps add to the CRF300L’s excellent handling in on or off-road conditions.
PRO-LINK REAR SUSPENSION
Thanks to our single-shock Pro-Link rear suspension, the CRF300L delivers excellent comfort, traction and handling, while also improving rider confidence.
STRONG STEEL FRAME
The sturdy steel frame is strong and designed to survive in the real world of rough pavement or off-road trails. Plus, because we’ve fine-tuned the frame’s rigidity, now you get even better feedback.
STYLING
Through its bodywork and red, white, black and blue graphics, the CRF300L is designed to mimic the look of the CRF Performance line, including the Baja-dominating CRF450X.
Riding Position
The riding position enables good rider input and vehicle maneuverability. Handlebar sweep allows a natural elbow position and light steering, and handlebar weights reduce vibration. The rear and middle of the seat are relatively wide for comfort, while the front area is slim for good rider input via the thighs and knees. Passenger pegs are provided.
Meter
The meter features black characters on a white background, and characters are large for good visibility. In addition to speed, clock and rpm readings, functions include gear position, fuel mileage and fuel consumption.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
The liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke power plant, has bore-and-stroke figures of 76.0 mm and 63.0 mm, respectively, for a 286 cc displacement. Power output is particularly strong in the rev range’s lower and middle areas, which are used often in both city riding and off-road going.
A large, 38 mm throttle body helps to achieve rider-friendly throttle control, especially at low rpm, and the exhaust system delivers low sound output while keeping vibrations to a minimum. The engine features a valve train with a rocker-arm design, enabling a compact cylinder head, while the counterbalancer provides smooth running.
Transmission
The six-speed gearbox features close spacing in the lower gears and wide spacing in the higher gears, enabling optimum gear selection while still allowing comfortable high-speed cruising—a great balance between suitability for city, long-distance and off-road applications.
Clutch
The CRF300L has a very light clutch-lever pull, thanks in part to an assist/slipper clutch that also provides good performance during aggressive downshifting.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Overall vehicle weight is low, thanks to careful selection of components. For example, the lower triple clamp is constructed from aluminum instead of steel, minimizing steering effort and keeping the center of gravity low.
Frame / Swingarm
Through optimization of its main components, the frame’s weight is minimized, while optimized lateral rigidity allows maneuverability and good rider feel. Diameter of the cradle tubes is 25.4 mm. In addition, ground clearance is a considerable 11.2 inches, reducing the chance of interference during riding in rough off-road conditions. Similarly, the swingarm’s lateral and torsional rigidity are optimized, and its overall cross section is designed to deliver a uniform distribution of twist, resulting in good feel and predictable handling. The swingarm’s weight is low, minimizing sprung weight for excellent suspension action.
Suspension
A 43 mm inverted Showa fork is paired with a Pro-Link® single-shock rear system. Front and rear suspension travel are both 10.2 inches for excellent performance, particularly during off-road riding.
Wheels / Brakes
As with high-performance off-road machines, the wheel sizes are 21 inches at the front and 18 inches rear, enabling smooth rolling over rough terrain. The black aluminum rims have been polished, resulting in a glossy appearance and easy cleaning. The rear axle is hollow to minimize unsprung weight.
Hydraulic brakes are used front and rear, with 256 and 220 mm rotors, respectively. The rear-brake master cylinder incorporates the reservoir, similar to the design used on the CRF Performance line, for a simple, clean design.
ACCESSORIES
A number of Honda Accessories are offered, including hand guards, a skid plate, an electrical socket, wider foot pegs, a top box, a rack and more.
- Meets current EPA and CARB standards
- California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
2022 Honda CRF300L – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $5349 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $6599 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| Model |
CRF300L ABS |
CRF300L |
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ENGINE |
||
| Type |
286 cc liquid-cooled, 25º single-cylinder four-stroke |
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| Valve Train |
DOHC; four valves |
|
| Bore x Stroke |
76.0 mm x 63.0 mm |
|
| Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
|
| Induction |
PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 38 mm throttle body |
|
| Ignition |
Full transistorized ignition |
|
| Starter |
Electric |
|
| Transmission |
6-speed manual |
|
| Clutch |
Multiplate wet |
|
| Final Drive |
14T/40T; #520 O-ring-sealed chain |
|
|
SUSPENSION |
||
| Front |
43 mm telescopic inverted fork; 10.2 in. travel |
|
| Rear |
Pro-Link® system with single shock; 10.2 in. travel |
|
|
BRAKES |
||
| Front | Single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256 mm disc; ABS | Single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256 mm disc |
| Rear | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220 mm disc; ABS | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220 mm disc |
|
TIRES |
||
| Front |
80/100-21 |
|
| Rear |
120/80-18 |
|
| MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Rake (Caster Angle) |
27.5º |
|
| Trail |
109 mm |
|
| Length |
87.8 in. |
|
| Width |
32.2 in. |
|
| Height |
47.3 in. |
|
| Ground Clearance |
11.2 in. |
|
| Seat Height |
34.7 in. |
|
| Wheelbase |
57.2 in. |
|
| Fuel Capacity |
2.1 gal. (incl. .5 gal. Reserve) |
|
| Curb Weight* |
311 lbs. |
309 lbs. |
|
OTHER |
||
| Color |
Red |
|
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change
2022 Honda CRF300L – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Type Liquid-cooled single-cylinder
Displacement 286 cc
Bore & Stroke 76 mm x 63 mm
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Valve Train DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension 43 mm Showa inverted forks; 234 mm (9.2 in) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link ® Showa single shock; 260 mm (10.2 in) travel
Additional Information
Tires Front: 80/100-21
Rear: 120/80-18
Brakes Front: 256 mm disc with two-piston caliper
Rear: 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper
ABS Optional 2-channel ABS
Seat Height 880 mm (34.6 in.)
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 in.)
Ground Clearance 285 mm (11.2 in)
Curb Weight L Model: 139 kg (306 lb)
L ABS Model: 141 kg (311 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride
Fuel Capacity 7.8 litres
Colour Extreme Red
Warranty 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus
2022 Honda CRF300L – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
| Model |
CRF300L ABS |
CRF300L |
|
ENGINE |
||
| Type |
286 cc liquid-cooled, 25º single-cylinder four-stroke |
|
| Valve Train |
DOHC; four valves |
|
| Bore x Stroke |
76.0 mm x 63.0 mm |
|
| Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
|
| Induction |
PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 38 mm throttle body |
|
| Ignition |
Full transistorized ignition |
|
| Starter |
Electric |
|
| Transmission |
6-speed manual |
|
| Clutch |
Multiplate wet |
|
| Final Drive |
14T/40T; #520 O-ring-sealed chain |
|
|
SUSPENSION |
||
| Front |
43 mm telescopic inverted fork; 10.2 in. travel |
|
| Rear |
Pro-Link® system with single shock; 10.2 in. travel |
|
|
BRAKES |
||
| Front | Single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256 mm disc; ABS | Single two-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 256 mm disc |
| Rear | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220 mm disc; ABS | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220 mm disc |
|
TIRES |
||
| Front |
80/100-21 |
|
| Rear |
120/80-18 |
|
| MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Rake (Caster Angle) |
27.5º |
|
| Trail |
109 mm |
|
| Length |
87.8 in. |
|
| Width |
32.2 in. |
|
| Height |
47.3 in. |
|
| Ground Clearance |
11.2 in. |
|
| Seat Height |
34.7 in. |
|
| Wheelbase |
57.2 in. |
|
| Fuel Capacity |
2.1 gal. (incl. .5 gal. Reserve) |
|
| Curb Weight* |
311 lbs. |
309 lbs. |
|
OTHER |
||
| Color |
Red |
|
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
