Exceptional value for a fully rally-equipped 300, capable on lanes despite being heavier than most bikes in its class. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
4/5
Road usability
1/5
Technical off-road capability
4/5
Green-lane suitability
4/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£4,299
Engine292cc
Power28.6hp
Torque25Nm
Weight (wet)158kg
Seat height925mm
Fuel tank11L
Real-world range~180 mi
Economy~75 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance280mm
Suspension travel (f/r)205mm / 205mm
ABSYes
Traction controlNo
Ride modesNo
Service interval6,000 miles
Licence requiredA2
What we actually found
Owners regard the 300 Rally as an incredible value-for-money entry into rally-style green laning. Riders praise the generous standard equipment, including crash bars, tall screen, rear rack, and switchable ABS, for a genuinely low price. It handles light lanes comfortably, but owners caution that at 158kg, it is heavy for a 300 single, and the budget suspension can feel harsh over sharp, square-edged rocks.
Pros for green laning
Exceptional value proposition: extremely low brand-new retail price while offering full trail-ready equipment out of the showroom.
Comprehensive factory protection: comes equipped with wrap-around crash bars, a sump guard, a rear luggage rack, and a tall rally windscreen as standard.
True 21"/18" wheel sizing: full-size spoked wheels accept all aggressive road-legal knobby tyres for muddy lane exploration.
Handlebar-mounted ABS switch: a dedicated handlebar button allows the rider to instantly deactivate rear ABS on the fly for loose gravel and mud.
Cons and limitations
Heavy for a 300 single: at 158kg wet, it weighs nearly 18kg more than a Honda CRF300L, making slow-speed paddling and lifting noticeably harder work.
Very tall 905-925mm seat: high stand-over height combined with its weight can catch out newer or shorter green laners on uneven ruts.
Budget suspension damping: 205mm travel suspension can feel harsh and deflective over fast, sharp-edged rocky trails.
Hardware corrosion resistance: fasteners, spoke nipples, and bracket finishes require diligent washing and anti-corrosion spray against UK road salt and trail mud.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.