Dual-sport motorcycles offer an approachable intro to off-road riding. Thanks to small-capacity engines, linear powerbands, and light curb weights, dual sports cater to newer and returning riders. However, the long-travel suspension and tall seat heights that typify the category don’t encourage the vertically challenged to take the leap. That’s where Honda steps in with the 2023 CRF300LS and XR150L.
Let’s start with the CRF, shall we? Similar to its taller sibling, the 300LS features a liquid-cooled, four-valve, DOHC, 286cc single-cylinder engine. That thumper mates to a six-speed transmission and both reside in a steel semi-double cradle frame. Of course, both models benefit from a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear wheel, but that about sums up the similarities.
