Honda XR 150 The Best Motorbike in Vietnam
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- The XR 150 is good at city commuting, long distance travel and offroading.
It costs $3000 new and has a second hand market value of around $1400-600
Reliable and cheap to maintain.
Tigit Jon shows why the XR is the best motorbike in Vietnam, if you can only own one motorbike! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
This is coming to the USA. So nice to see a real bike again. Simple and basic with capability. Most people dont need 1000cc's and tons of rider aids. Never had that in the 70s and 80s.
u think it is good for someone with a height of 5' 4 " ?
@@SurajLekhak I would think so. The seat height is 32.8". Keep in mind this bike was developed for the Asian market, Not the tallest people.
We also had a 55mph speed limit. 150cc bikes are extremely limited in the states today. There’s a reason bigger bikes are so prevalent here - it’s not cultural, it’s practical.
People in hte 80s and 90s were good riders, not posers buying big bikes to show off.
Awesome review from Tigit John shoots it straight and true and who is not afraid to fall off doing wheelie and get straight back on. Love your work.
Thanks
I watched your videos back in the UK and just realised I'm working in an office a few doors down. Passed your shop on the way to lunch.
Come by!
Best xr150 review I've seen.
Just picked one up today 2023 model. Wish it had a Kickstart but it fires on the first bump so we'll see how it goes. I tried 5 dealerships all 50 miles from my location. First place wanted 4900 with extended warranty 4200 without. That was a bit higher than what was advertised at 2970. Long story short, almost got screwed and went elsewhere out of state. 3500 after ttl. I'm 6'-4" and 250 lbs. I couldn't be happier with this bike. I've had big Harley Davidsons, big Hondas, Yamaha, and a few others since the early 90's. Will do what I want it to on my farm no problem. Had no idea it was Chinese...😅
that's a weird thing. Even though it was assembled in china the build quality is true blue Honda. I live in Vietnam and this is my daily bike and touring bike. Never had any problems
Lucky enough to meet Shaun in Hanoi,Great guy
I will have mine in about a month! Good tip on the larger wheels
Great video! Just got my xr150l here in the Philippines. I'm a 6'3" US foreigner and I fit fine with my wife. Didn't know it was made in China, I hope it has the well known Honda quality. I'm used to big 500cc+600cc enduros in the US, so after looking at scooters, I got a brainwave to look for DS bikes. With the bad roads here, it's the perfect bike.
I'm reading my Raider 150 with this bike when í return to the Philippines in January. The bad roads are one of the main reasons for doing this. Another is the more upright sitting position
How is it holding up now?
Great info and presentation on the XR150, thanks! Honda USA just announced this model for our market in 2023, so I'm planning to add one of these to my stable. I can't wait to kit it up for back road touring and light adventure camping! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Same here I’m going to add one to my collection wife will be very happy to know that it doesn’t cost much at all
Would be very interested to hear what accessories you add to your XR. I ordered mine with the 12v accessory and the flimsy wind deflector hand guards. They were both items I should have passed on but will get upgraded eventually.
Please make a video about packing the XR150. You could explain the extra wider rack and attaching it. Options for side panniers. Etc. If it's your most popular bike you should have some more material about it.
My wife has been saying the same thing ^
ha
Talked to a guy yesterday that had over 100 000kms on his XR 150, he actually forgot to service the bike the last 30 000kms 🤣 we quickly checked the oil and it was spot on they are so cheap here in South Africa and perfect for a work and back bike, saving the big bike for weekend fun 👍
I have a 2017 model xr150 and i put 76k mileage to and still in a good condition and I modified it I put 18-21 rims on it and 16-49 sprocket and I agree with you it is a very reliable bike.
Good stuff.
What 18/21 rims will fit?
76k miles....wow. Glad I just got one!
Haven't seen any local riding the XR150 for city commute. At 148kg, its much heavier than the commonly used Air Blade and Vision and it does look intimidating to lean size locals. Thanks for the review, I am going to give it a try.
There are a few locals plodding around on the XR 150. Ok, it isn't on the Airblade popularity, but you do see it around these days.
In the Philippines we have the mini version of this, the Honda XRM an underbone dual sport.
The XR200 sleeved down. What was good in the past is still good.
I’m buying one soon 👌
planning my trip back to VN which include a solo country tour on XR150
Hi Tigit motorbikes. I'm learning alot from your videos. Just got my XR150 it is my 1st clutch bikes. You're right it took alot of practice to tame the bike but I love it. For weekend road trips one of the show stoppers is punctured tires. Do you have any suggestion on how to make it tubeless and add some liquid sealant inside?. I've done this in my scooter and it works until next tire repalcement. I have to replace liquid sealant in yearly basis.
Not familiar with a way of using liquid solution to fill.
1. Get good tires, if in vietnam that is VeeRubber tires and veetubber innertube.
2. If still having problems, get rim locks.
3. Have psi set to 20 to 30 for road
4. Carry 1 x 19 inch inner tube. This will go both front and back.
If you do the above then flats are incredibly rare. So rare that you shouldn't be worried anymore.
Either look for tubeless rims, a mechanic who knows how to convert a tt to tl, or diy using air lock.
Just bought one in Idaho. Out the door it ended up costing just above $3800. Kind of a let down that they charge that much for freight and setup. Add on taxes and doc fees and you get to $3800. I also own a crf230 and crf250l. This bike is quiet and very comfortable. Compared to my other bikes, it's definitely not as stout, but still a fun little bike to ride.
Hi excellent video - What size model is your soft panniers - They seem a great fit on the XR
I just the Kriega OS stuff. It is 6L on each size
I’m thinking of buying this in USA. Seems like a perfect beginner bike. What’s the weight limit? I’m 6ft and 300lbs. And is the parts interchangeable with the XR650L if I want a suspension upgrade?
Thank you for sharing.
I like the rear flat carrier, comfortable seat for rear passenger, and mono shock rear suspension.
But the lack of fuel gauge, tachometer, gear indicator, electronic fuel injection, and rear disc brakes turns me off.
May I ask what sprocket set you're using???
Can you tell me what aftermarket front fender is on the bike? (White fender)
I’m more scared on semi auto scooter as since I was 8 years old I have clutch manual trail bikes. Full Automatic I recommend for those use to normal motorbikes! Clicking forward and back ok for young people not set in their ways . For me 40yrs of using a clutch I find semi automatic not my cup of tea! I’m sure if I buy one I’ll get the hang of it! 👍
This is coming to Canada which excites me. My friends think I'm crazy but the most fun days I've ever had riding were on small bikes. Simplicity, Honda reliability, a comfy looking seat, luggage rack and a long range fuel tank. Usually you have to pay 3 times more to get all those things from the factory and then you get a 500 pound, hard to work on bike which is really heavy off road. Riding is all about fun and I think I could have epic adventures on one of these. I think I'd also have more fun living in Vietnam where I call ride all year long.
I'm in BC and I already have one put aside for me! Another month or two and she'll be my first bike :)
This is an awesome video. Would this bike work for someone with a 29" inseam in riding boots?
Yes it would
I hope to find one!
Is the gas tank metal or plastic?
Do you recommend buying/renting a Suzuki HJ 125cc or similar bike? I'll be motorbiking Northern Vietnam. How common are Suzuki parts?
Suzuki are not common in Vietnam
Bro do you have a panel guage
I bought my XR150L in 2018 for P89,000 ($US 1800) in Philippines. Most fun bike I've owned in 50 years of bike riding.
Nice bike 👍👍
Agree that this is the perfect bike for Vietnam.
But John, next time show a normal sized person next to it… people who don’t know will think it’s a toy bike 😂
Noted :D
Here in the Philippines Honda dealers sell them for about 1,800. US dollars or 89,900 to 91,000 Phil peso.
Honda motorcycles are more cheaper in Indonesia.
is that a XR-AG?
Rode my XR from Ha TIen to Bien Hoa on a day with light showers. Was wearing black jeans, by the time I reached my destination, my jeans and boots had turned into a shade of grey and brown instead of black.
Sounds like an XR to me
Hello Sir. May I ask why a crf250l isnt an upgrade from the xr150l?
I think it is an upgrade. Though the two bikes are very different.
XR 150 is more comfortable, cheaper and lighter.
CRF 250 is more offroad focused, heavier and more powerful.
Is an aftermarket Rear Disk Brake Conversion kit Available for The XR150L? It looks like a great bike for me for Touring Philippines But the Rear Drum Brakes are kind of a Deal Breaker.
Never seen it done. Would be a good upgrade though. The drum is one of the weakest parts of this bike.
What about the Honda XR190? They are similar in any specs exept the engine displacement
It only briefly came to Vietnam. Never driven one so I couldn't say.
The XR doesn't really need any more power though, the frame and suspension struggles as it is when you put an experienced rider on it. It is more about how good the rider is at using the power available. This is more important than the power itself.
If you want to spend more money on a better bike, then get the Yamaha WR 155
Ya know it's weird. I was a wheelie addict back in the day. I never thought about using the rear brake. I just blipped the throttle to keep it balanced. If I would have only thought of the rear break!🙂
How much your height?
John, do you mind telling me/us what height are you please, it will help with the perspective?
The XR150L is the perfect bike for SE Asia, fortunately, in the Philippines, it is even cheaper at $1785 USD (89,900php) new for cash. The finance rates are terrible though for anyone if you need to go down that route.
I am 195cm or 6"5.
That seems very cheap for such an amazing bike!
@@Tigitmotorbikes Wow, very tall I'm 175cm, thanks for the clarification, John. Yes, smaller capacity motorcycles built in SE Asia are comparatively cheap in the Philippines where the average monthly income is around $300. For example, a Honda PCX 160 ABS is £1900 in the Philippines whilst the PCX 125 is £3169 in the UK. Bikes around 400cc and over are closer CBX-500X is £5300 (12% VAT) in the Philippines and £6249 in the UK (including 20% VAT). Definitely, the XR150L is amazing value here so I'll be placing an order, thanks for such a great review.
@@johnhowe7649 here in nepal🇳🇵 price of Xr 150 is 5500$ 😿,
What about the versys as the step up from the xr150 for touring and everyday bike in HCMC?
I owned an XR 125 from 2003 and totally loved driving it throughout our 4 seasons. These days,I wonder if any of these XR (150-190 & 300) would be allowed being imported in Europe,does anyone know? Thanks! :)
The Honda XR 125 will be available in the states very soon retail for $2900
@@burnhags2572 you are talking about the XR 150, 125 does not exist anymore anywhere around the globe
Unfortunately you can not get an XT 250 Yamaha in most of Asia. The XT 250 would be much more suited for all around use. The XT or Serow 250 depending on country and year, has much more ground clearance and suspension travel. Weight is almost the same as this Honda. It comes with the 21/18 wheels stock. Probably better brakes and lower seat height .. Yes there is a $2,300 price difference but it's also going to go faster and have much more power at all levels..😎 But the Honda looks modern.. Has good features for a $3,000 bike. I do see the Serow 250 is currently available in the Philippines .. At 240k peso this is similar to list price in the USA. Much better bike in my opinion.. But it means much greater resources going to payments for most people..
Where did you buy your saddle bag?
Everything I use is from the brand Kriega
How tall are you? This bike looks great!
2 meters tall.
it's like a reinvented CRF230L, I hope they sell it in Europe.
Looks identical to the Chinese Hawk dual sport.
Has this got a 12L tank? What does it cost to fill up the XR150 in VN?
Yes, now it costs around $10 to fill up.
@@Tigitmotorbikes thanks
Hey man, how tall are you? I'm 1,84 cm and I'm afraid this bike will be small for me. The only reason I was considering to buy a larger motorcycle is because my size. I know you said the cb500 is the natural step up but these bikes are at least 5 times more expensive haha isn't there anything in between you would recommend? Thanks in advance!
Kawasaki Versey 300 is nice
Why don’t you increase the idle jet size to improve starting and idle?
Can we adjust the seatheight of the bike if we rent it?
It is not possible to adjust the height on the XR 150.
I can’t register the damn thing in Australia
what’s the address or the location of the area at 7:10 ?
Join the FB Saigon Real Riders.
Also if you are a regular user of the place, then some contributions are expected.
The problem with importing to the US is dealer markups will crush sales !
Put a deposit on one this weekend. Had to make several calls but found a dealer a couple hours away that “only” added $100 to MSRP and the customary 200/100 Honda advertised numbers. With the limited units coming in I was okay with the extra 100. There’s still a few good independent dealers out there. Good luck 👍
@@mikeo1105 Just bought one in Idaho. Out the door ended up being $3813. They charged $500 for freight and setup plus the other doc fees. Kind of dissappointing when you think you are buying a bike for 3k
👍👍👌
$3000 as brand new in vietnam is so expensive, in the philippines it only cost around less than $2000 .
Vietnam has high import tax for bikes and cars.
u think it is good for someone with a height of 5' 4 " ?
anyone can ride it with the right technique. We have a video explaining how short riders can tackle bigger bikes.
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
I really love to own one
But many people told me that I'm too fat and short to mount on it
Nah, don't list to those people. Anyone can drive the XR
you can change rim size or cut some foam on the seat to reduce seat height
@@TigitmotorbikesJust put on high heels and ride it to the gym :) ....
Come to Nepal you will get all kind of dirt bike !
Probably the Sherpa... :)
@3:15 the no.1 reason why they're not nearly as popular than the scooters and road bikes in SEAsia.
🎶😎
who is the manufacturer of this Motorbike? Did you say Honda Centuro? I'm american lol
Yes, Honda outsource production to different countries. Sometimes they want people to know it isn't a "Honda Honda".
When you buy a Honda motorbike, it is actually worth looking at where they were manufactured.
The Xr150s sold on the US are made in mexico
Pls. Convince me of buying xr150 not crf150.
If you are doing mostly road based journeys, then XR has the best seat and pillion setup.
If you are leaning toward more offroad, then get the Yamaha WR 155.
The CRF 150 has no place. XR is better at road, and WR better at offroad.
I had the XR150L and traded for a CRF150L. I don't agree about it not having a place.The XR150L is a 70/30 and the CRF150L is more 50/50 (road/offroad).If faced with both the CRF150L is more modern design, FI, brakes, suspension, 21/18 wheels, and lighter.The XR150L has a bigger seat, smaller 19/17 wheels, lower seat height, simple carb, higher top speed, and lower price (used and new).The Wr155 is a better bike but at a significant cost, not much of a 2nd market now. I would recommend a 2nd have KLX250S (FI) for around the same price as the Wr155, if you have a A2 license in VN.
Why xr150l no digital fuel no gear level and the suppremo tmx has a digital fuel gas at gear level
Fuel goes for 300km. Most people will remember to fill up in that time. Gear level indicator isn't needed if you have some experience.
@@Tigitmotorbikes totally agree. Besides there is a 3 liter reserve in case you ran out of gas yiu still haveroughly 100kms to look for a gas station
I just bought one and my best friend too in Canada ! Both love it I’m 6 foot 2 and he’s 5 foot 6 (such a little bish😂😂😂
Scary place to drive, for sure
Dam screen pollution near the end really *isses me off
We have the same point of view. Scooters are boring for me too
But they're more practical with underseat storage and automatic. :)
Cars motorcycles much cheaper in Phillipines because they don’t screw you on taxes and much easier to register, probably more easier to obtain a2 licence in Vietnam. Philippines LTO a pain in the ass! And rip off… corruption fees.
This guy is too tall for Vietnam.
agreed
you lost me at made in china.
Shame, and your loss :) because alot of great products are made in China these days!
@@Tigitmotorbikes sure covid 19 and sinovac "these days "
Have to side with DX, no Chinese-made bike for me!
Assembled in Thailand last forever.
WTF is up with the weirdos wearing masks outside on a motorcycle?
Welcome to Vietnam
1. Pollution
2. Covid (people still scared)
3. Protection from the sun.
A lot of the mask wearing is for pollution. In Philippines and most of Asia there’s a lot of soot puffing diesels and 2 stroke motorcycles. I was over there in 2008, long before Covid, and lots of people wore masks for the pollution. It’s easy to see why.