suitable for Honda’s motobikeWith the goal of providing motorcycling experiences for a variety of driving styles and skill levels, Honda has announced two new affordable and beginner-friendly dual sport motorcycle models: All-new Honda XR150L 2023 and new low-yen 2023 Honda. CRF300LS.
Honda XR150L 2023
The new XR150L is Honda’s lowest priced large dual-sport model. It is designed to be accessible to beginners and is also a good choice for getting around the campsite and exploring the countryside. It has an air-cooled 149.2cc single-cylinder engine and a 2.8-gallon (0.9-gallon reserve) fuel tank with a range of 346 miles. The 31 mm fork and single rear shock provide 7.1 inches of travel at the front and 5.9 inches at the rear, and it rides on the 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels.
The XR150L has an upright riding position and high handlebars for comfortable handling. Ground clearance is 9.6 inches, seat height is 32.8 inches, and curb weight is said to be 282 lb. As for the braking system, the front two-piston hydraulic calipers are paired with a 240 mm rotor and there is a 110 mm drum brake at the rear.
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The Honda XR150L 2023 has an MSRP of $2,971 and comes in White or Black color options.
Race Honda CRF300LS, CRF300L and CRF300L 2023
The Honda CRF300LS is a new version of Honda’s best-selling CRF300L, featuring a lower seat height of 32.7 inches. With this new seat height version, the CRF300L is now an option for more riders.
The CRF300L, which will return in 2023, is powered by a liquid-cooled 286cc single-cylinder engine. It has a fuel capacity of 2.1 gallons (with a 0.5-gallon reserve). Suspension includes 43mm Showa upside-down forks and a Pro-Link monoshock at the rear. The standard and ABS versions of the CRF300L have 10.2 inches of travel rear and front, while the new low-seat CRF300LS has 9.3 inches at the front and 9.0 inches at the rear. Wheels are 21 inches front and 18 inches rear with black aluminum rims.
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The lower seat height of the CRF300LS is 32.7 inches, 2 inches lower than the seat height of the standard CRF300L. Front and rear hydraulic single disc brakes with rotor are 256mm and 220mm respectively. The CRF300LS has standard ABS, while the CRF300L comes in non-ABS and ABS versions.
Also back in 2023 is Rally CRF300LThere are comfort-focused upgrades such as arm guards, larger fuel tanks, and windshield, and are available with ABS ($6,449) and without ($6,149).
For the new low seat CRF300LSMSRP is $5,699, same price as CRF300L with ABS and 300 USD higher than the version without ABS. The LS is available in Swift Gray, while the standard, ABS and Rally versions are available in Red.
Honda Navi 2023
Introduced in 2022 as part of Honda’s miniMOTO lineup, the model twists and moves directional also returns for 2023. Powered by a 109 cc single-cylinder engine, the Navi has a CVT transmission that requires no clutches or gearshifts. At $1,807, this is as low as last year and comes in four colors: Red, Grasshopper Green, Chestnut Brown, and Ranger Green.
