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I really like it. It's fantastic. And if I lived somewhere with more access to byways (like where I rode my gravel bike at the weekend, which had byways everywhere you looked) then I'd keep it. But in reality, where I live, it will only be used on the roads. So I started looking at a few upgrades for it, mainly suspension as the bike is just as softly sprung as all the reviews suggest.
I concluded that by the time I've spent the money on a Rally Raid suspension upgrade for it, I'm a long way towards the difference to p/x'ing it to something with better suspension in stock form.
I test rode the SMC and really noticed the difference of the better damped suspension. It just felt better suited to riding the lanes and back roads I enjoy riding. But the brakes were also better and the improved handling of the 17" road focused wheels/tyres also was hard to ignore.
So it's a lovely bike and if I had bottomless pockets I'd keep it and get the SMC too, but in the real world, I can't afford 2 motorbikes.
I absolutely love my CRF300L. It's really got me enjoying motorcycling. This may sound counterintuitive but I'm enjoying it so much I'm already looking to upgrade to something else.
Anyway, long story short, the dealer I bought it from has offered to buy it back from me as they know its in great condition. They've offered me £4350 for it which is obviously less than I paid for it, but it's been worth the £500 I'd lose on it to reinvigorate my enjoyment of motorbikes.
If you wanted one without the dealer mark up, then I'd happily sell it at the price they've offered to buy it at (I'm not PXing with them btw).
It's a 71 plate, so still less than 2 years old, 3400 on the clock. Extras wise, it has a small rack on the back, an Acerbis skid plate fitted, a tail tidy and Oxford heated grips. It's very clean and rides great.
I'm based near Maidstone, not sure where you are obvs. Mileage may increase slightly as I'm using it still.
2 keys, full Honda service history etc. I've been averaging over 100mpg!
Here's a couple of pics. DM me it you want more pics or info.
Cheers, Damian.