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In keeping with Honda’s goal of providing motorcycling experiences to a large variety of riding styles and skill levels, Honda has announced two new dual-sport motorcycles that are beginner-friendly and affordable: the all-new 2023 Honda XR150L and the new low-seat 2023 Honda CRF300LS. 2023 Honda XR150L The new XR150L is Honda’s lowest-priced full-sized dual-sport. It’s […]

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2023 HondaXR150L in White
In keeping with Honda’s goal of providing motorcycling experiences to a large variety of riding styles and skill levels, Honda has announced two new dual-sport motorcycles that are beginner-friendly and affordable: the all-new 2023 Honda XR150L and the new low-seat 2023 Honda CRF300LS.

2023 Honda XR150L

2023 HondaXR150L in Black
The new XR150L is Honda’s lowest-priced full-sized dual-sport. It’s designed to be approachable for beginner riders while also being a good option for riding around the campground and exploring the countryside. It features an air-cooled 149.2cc single-cylinder engine and a 2.8-gallon fuel tank (a 0.9-gallon reserve) with for a claimed 346 miles of range. The 31mm fork and single rear shock deliver 7.1 inches of travel up front and 5.9 inches in the rear, and it rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels.

2023 HondaXR150L
The XR150L features an upright riding position and a tall handlebar for comfortable maneuverability. Ground clearance is 9.6 inches, seat height is 32.8 inches, and curb weight is said to be 282 lb. For brakes, the dual-piston hydraulic front caliper is paired with a 240mm rotor, and there’s a 110mm drum brake in the back.

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The 2023 Honda XR150L has an MSRP of $2,971 and comes in White or Black color options.

2023 Honda CRF300LS, CRF300L, and CRF300L Rally

2023 Honda CRF300LS
The Honda CRF300LS is a new version of Honda’s top-selling CRF300L, featuring a lower seat height of 32.7 inches. With this new lower seat height version, the CRF300L is now an option for more riders.

2023 Honda CRF300LS
The CRF300L, which returns for 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 a 43mm inverted Showa fork and a Pro-Link single rear shock. 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 in the front and 9.0 inches in the rear. Wheels are 21 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rear with black aluminum rims.

Related: 2021 Honda CRF300L and CRF300L Rally | First Ride Review

2023 Honda CRF300L
The CRF300LS’s lower seat heigh of 32.7 inches brings it 2 inches lower than the standard CRF300L’s seat height. Brakes are hydraulic single discs front and rear with 256mm and 220mm rotors, respectively. The CRF300LS comes standard with ABS, while the CRF300L comes in non-ABS and ABS versions.

2023 Honda CRF300L
Also returning for 2023 is the CRF300L Rally, featuring comfort-focused upgrades like handguards, a bigger fuel tank, and a windscreen, and it’s available both with ABS ($6,449) and without ($6,149).

2023 Honda CRF300L Rally
For the new low-seat CRF300LS, MSRP is $5,699, the same price as the CRF300L with ABS and $300 more than the non-ABS version. The LS comes in a Swift Gray colorway, while the standard, ABS, and Rally versions come in Red.

2023 Honda Navi

2023 Honda Navi in Red
Introduced in 2022 as part of Honda’s miniMOTO lineup, the twist-and-go Navi also returns for 2023. Powered by a 109cc single-cylinder engine, the Navi features a CVT transmission that requires no clutch or shifting. At $1,807, it’s the same low price as last year and comes in four colors: Red, Grasshopper Green, Nut Brown, and Ranger Green.

Related: 2022 Honda Navi | First Ride Review

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