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On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
It's all about expectations. If you can live with 65-70 mph cruising, then the XRE 300 is just fine. On mountain passes, however, you'll be wishing for more power.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
To my XRE 300, I included a larger windscreen and added a comfort seat. Those made a world of difference on long highway rides. It's all about the mods!
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
The highway feels like my XRE 300 is a toy compared to my friend's Africa Twin. I can go twice as far on a tank of gas, so it evens out.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
Surprisingly stable at highway speeds, the XRE 300. It is not as planted for a bigger bike, but it is not as twitchy as you would think.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
After hours on the highway, I love how nimble the XRE 300 feels in traffic. If you try lane splitting on a big ADV bike, you will understand why we like smaller bikes.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
It’s a compromise, let’s be honest. It makes you pay for the comfort of the highway with off-road agility and fuel efficiency. For me, it's worth it.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
Long rides are annoying on the vibrations. I put some bar end weights and thicker grips on, which helped quite a bit.
On longer stretches of highway, how does the Honda XRE 300 fare compared to bigger adventure bikes?
17 January 2025 06:28
I’ve toured around South America on my XRE 300. It’s not the most comfortable on the highways, but you know it works, and if something goes wrong, you can fix it.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
XRE 300 wins hands down for reliability. With the Himalayan you won’t have to worry about breakdowns miles from nowhere.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
I disagree. The Himalayan is much more highway-friendly thanks to its bigger engine. It also has that cool adventure bike look that turns heads, plus…
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
I've had both, and I'd say, in my opinion, the XRE 300 is better for technical off-road riding. The trails get tough, and it’s lighter and more nimble.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
The Himalayan has better wind protection and a more comfortable seat for spending long days in the saddle. Which matters a lot on multi-day trips.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
Do not overlook parts availability. In South America the parts are easier to find for the XRE 300, which can be a deal breaker.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
On rough roads, the Himalayan feels more planted. The XRE 300 has shorter suspension travel, which doesn’t absorb bumps as well as that of its larger sibling.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
The fuel efficiency of my XRE 300 is the thing I love about it. It means I can go a lot further between fill-ups, which is important in remote areas.
Which budget adventure touring option do you prefer, the Honda XRE 300 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
17 January 2025 06:28
The Himalayan’s analog instrument cluster with a built-in compass is very useful while navigating. Long adventures are the little things that count.
Does the Honda XRE 300 have the chops for serious off-road riding, or is it a street-biased adventure bike?
17 January 2025 06:28
I've put my XRE 300 through some pretty gnarly single-track trails. With the right tires, it’s more capable than people give it credit for.
Does the Honda XRE 300 have the chops for serious off-road riding, or is it a street-biased adventure bike?
17 January 2025 06:28
That’s no enduro bike, folks. For fire roads and light trails, it’s great, but I wouldn’t want to take anything too technical with it.
Does the Honda XRE 300 have the chops for serious off-road riding, or is it a street-biased adventure bike?
17 January 2025 06:28
The XRE 300 can take serious off-road riding with some mods like better suspension and skid plates. It’s all in how you install it.
Does the Honda XRE 300 have the chops for serious off-road riding, or is it a street-biased adventure bike?
17 January 2025 06:28
I think it’s a good middle ground. It’s comfortable enough for daily commutes but can take weekend trail riding in its stride as well.
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