Here comes the 2023 Honda CRF300L Rally. The small-displacement Dakar-inspired ADV can be expected on showroom floors in April. (Honda/)

Honda’s CRF300L Rally hitched a ride on the same official new motorcycle announcement that included new offerings like the 2023 Honda XR150L and CRF300LS. We’ve already covered both these entry-level dual sports as well as the CRF300L/ABS within the LS coverage, so we’re going to focus on the 2023 Rally version here.

Most of the CRF300L Rally’s 330-ish pounds is focused on the front end of the bike while the rear end is kept slim. (Honda/)

The Dakar-inspired CRF300L Rally differs from the CRF300L with its comfort-focused upgrades like hand guards and a frame-mounted windscreen. It also features a fuel tank capacity that’s over a gallon larger and front brake disc that is 40mm wider in diameter.

A 21-inch front wheel helps the CRF300L Rally roll over obstacles on tricky terrain. (Honda/)

Engine specs are identical to the CRF300L. So from the 286cc engine with liquid-cooling and fuel injection, 76mm by 63mm bore and stroke, and 10.7:1 compression ratio, all the way down to the 14-tooth/40-tooth sprocket combo and O-ring chain final drive, the powerplant is the same. These give the Rally similarly strong low- to midrange engine character that’s seen on the base model.

The 43mm telescopic fork, Pro-Link shock, and 21/18-inch wheelsets do not stray away from the standard either, giving the Rally the same means to smoothly roll over jagged rocks and rutted trails.

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The rear end squats on a single shock that offers 10.2 inches of travel. The front end’s 43mm telescopic fork has the same stroke. (Honda/)

Honda did not highlight any updates in its announcement of the 2023 CRF300L Rally, even graphics are the same as it has been since 2021. MSRP has only increased by $50 compared to 2022′s pricing.

2023 Honda CRF300L Rally/ABS Technical Specifications and Price

PRICE:	$6,149 (base)/$6,449 (ABS)
ENGINE:	286cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
BORE x STROKE:	76.0 x 63.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO:	10.7:1
FUEL DELIVERY:	Fuel injection w/ 38mm throttle body
CLUTCH:	Wet, multiplate
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE:	6-speed/chain
FRAME:	Double cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION:	43mm inverted telescopic fork; 10.2 in. travel
REAR SUSPENSION:	Single shock; 10.2 in. travel
FRONT BRAKE:	2-piston caliper, 296mm disc w/ optional ABS
REAR BRAKE:	1-piston caliper, 220mm disc w/ optional ABS
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR:	Spoked aluminum; 21 in./18 in.
TIRES, FRONT/REAR:	80/100-21 / 120/80-18
RAKE/TRAIL:	27.5°/4.3 in.
WHEELBASE:	57.2 in.
SEAT HEIGHT:	35.2 in.
FUEL CAPACITY:	3.4 gal.
CLAIMED WET WEIGHT:	331 lb. (base)/335 lb. (ABS)
WARRANTY:	1 year
AVAILABLE:	April
CONTACT:	powersports.honda.com

With a skid plate, hand guards, and frame-mounted windscreen, the CRF300L Rally is well-equipped to thwart off the elements. (Honda/)

The base CRF300L Rally has an MSRP of $6,149. For ABS, add another $300. (Honda/)

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com