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replace my KLR650 - pdedse - 01-06-2021

Honda just announced that [url=https://powersports.honda.com/street/dual-sport/crf300l-crf250l]2021 CRF300L and 2021 CRF300L RALLY will make it to the shores of the U.S. I prefer the non-Rally version. W/out ABS $5250.

Not quite yet, but this could be the bike that replaces my '07 KLR650.

RE: replace my KLR650 - GoldOxide_imp - 01-06-2021

Hmm, a simple, tidy thumper.

RE: replace my KLR650 - Roper_imp - 01-06-2021

I dunno. It doesn't look like there's a place to mount panniers or a top box. And I hate riding with a backpack. Oh...and Honda, you don't have to copy BMW's "Bill the Cat" headlights in order to prove you're adventure-worthy. Triumph got it right. Copy them, if you have to.

RE: replace my KLR650 - GoldOxide_imp - 01-06-2021

(01-06-2021, 01:58 PM)Roper_imp Wrote: I dunno. It doesn't look like there's a place to mount panniers or a top box. And I hate riding with a backpack. Oh...and Honda, you don't have to copy BMW's "Bill the Cat" headlights in order to prove you're adventure-worthy. Triumph got it right. Copy them, if you have to.



RE: replace my KLR650 - pdedse - 01-06-2021

(01-06-2021, 01:58 PM)Roper_imp Wrote: I dunno. It doesn't look like there's a place to mount panniers or a top box. And I hate riding with a backpack. Oh...and Honda, you don't have to copy BMW's "Bill the Cat" headlights in order to prove you're adventure-worthy. Triumph got it right. Copy them, if you have to.

Valid points there. I use soft luggage saddle bags and can usually keep them away from exhaust, but lack of rear rack would be an issue. Something would come up though.


(01-06-2021, 01:58 PM)Roper_imp Wrote: I dunno. It doesn't look like there's a place to mount panniers or a top box. And I hate riding with a backpack. Oh...and Honda, you don't have to copy BMW's "Bill the Cat" headlights in order to prove you're adventure-worthy. Triumph got it right. Copy them, if you have to.


Ok, I'm not getting this; I mean it sounds funny, but...Bill the Cat and copying BMW's headlight?...I must be missing something:

[Image: 63ad7c9f668e277d059bab90ad6d55f4.jpg]
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I guess if I look long enough, I can see some resemblance...the ears = turn signals, the tongue = fender? Maybe...might not discourage me from eventually buying one....the Honda that is.

RE: replace my KLR650 - pdedse - 01-06-2021

This is what already exist for the crf250, so I imagine that either this will fit or something similar will make rear box possible.
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And then if you need pannier frame:
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RE: replace my KLR650 - stateboy_imp - 01-06-2021

This is what I came across that may be the Bill the Cat headlight spoken of. I found it in this article.

https://onthebackwheel.com/2020/11/18/2021-honda-crf300l-and-rally-could-this-be-the-dual-sport-weve-been-asking-for/amp/[Image: 032e6d228a2c769ca3cf76511aa8bd6c.jpg]

RE: replace my KLR650 - pdedse - 01-07-2021

(01-06-2021, 11:07 PM)stateboy_imp Wrote: This is what I came across that may be the Bill the Cat headlight spoken of. I found it in this article.

https://onthebackwheel.com/2020/11/18/2021-honda-crf300l-and-rally-could-this-be-the-dual-sport-weve-been-asking-for/amp/[Image: ce71cf84846d9625fac38a22903b93de.jpg]

Hahaha...now I can see the resemblance. The offset eyes, the crazed look. That's funny.

But that's the Rally version...the simple L version doesn't have the offset "eyes".

RE: replace my KLR650 - Roper_imp - 01-07-2021

Yeah, I was looking at the Rally version for my "Bill the Cat" comment. However, the more I look, the more I like the design. I kinda dig the minimal front end and the big barkbusters on the grips. It's like a slimmer and much lighter version of a GS. Which one can can I pick up by myself? (And keep riding without being in pain?)

RE: replace my KLR650 - GoldOxide_imp - 01-07-2021

Hmm, be careful lookin' at any "ugly" bikes. The same phenomenon can overcome one: The more one looks at it, the more one likes it.


Long live Bill the Cat.