2022 Honda XR650L Review // Ride & Review
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2022
- Hello everyone today I ride my 2022 Honda XR650L and talk about why its such a good dual sport motorcycle! The Honda XR650L has been around since 1993 and for good reason. The 644cc air-cooled engine is one of the many reasons why this bike is so successful, many people would argue that it is one of the best engines Honda has ever made. It puts out respectable horsepower and torque numbers, combining that with its reliability this engine is hard to beat. I hope you enjoy the video, there will be many more videos on this motorcycle so stay tuned!
Motorcycle: 2022 XR650L
Instagram: @mostromoto
Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black
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Man, you are so blessed to have this bike around in the US. If we had that bike available here in Germany, I would instantly buy it. What a great, simple, Japanese masterpiece! Enjoy, guys! On the contrary I am glad that I had a chance to buy a Troopy (Landcruiser GRJ 78) here in Germany. You can't beat Japanese reliability and masterful engineering.
Thanks for watching, and I totally agree! It is unfortunate that due to emissions you guys can’t buy these new! I wish they changed that
they might have them in the uk . you could buy and have delivered
Agree with you. This bike is perfect but, due to political restrictions, we can not have it in Europe... like other fantastic bikes like the DRZ400, Suzuki S40, Van Van, KLR650... I hate environmental regulations applied to bikes. Bikes are absolutely clean and fantastic for the city traffic.
Kauf dir einfach ne XR600 oder TT600, sind sowieso die besseren Bikes und mittlerweile sind alle Ersatzteile günstig. Plus die Jungs beim TÜV checken nicht, wenn du bei der Motorüberholung ein wenig bessere teile einfließen lässt
Get a low mileage 2000 Transalp, spend the rest of the money on mods or put it in your pocket. Worked for me.
I've been riding one of these since purchased new in 2002, so I think I might have a few comments that could help you out. First and foremost, you really do not need to swap the carb for a Lektron. The stock carb is fine. It is, however (as you have discovered) jetted far too lean. It's not just the jetting however, there are a few other issues with it that allow room for improvement. Rather than re-hash all of it here, I'll just encourage you to look up "Dave's mods", the ubiquitous, go-to step by step instructions for modifying the stock carb to perform up to its full potential. Take that money saved and buy the JE piston kit for it instead. The JE piston raises compression up to 10:1, a very useful boost from the extremely low stock compression (8:1 I think?). Leave everything else internally stock, do not swap the camshaft or anything like that. The stock cam provides a very nice power band for general use.
The rest is personal preference. I run an XR's Only head pipe and muffler, some prefer FMF and others. I like the big 6.0 gallon Acerbis tank, although it is, admittedly, pretty darn big. But - I can go over 250 miles on it which, for the kind of wilderness riding I like to do, is important to me. Moose Racing makes a nice big rear rack, which coupled with some Giant Loop saddle bags gives me some real wilderness camping carrying capacity. Lastly, living and riding in the Pacific Northwest, I spend a good deal of time on pretty technical single track. I found the height (even though I'm 6'1" with some pretty long legs) a problem. "Dabbing" was almost impossible. So, I lowered it with a Soupy's lowering link. The beauty of Soupy's is that it's adjustable, so I can raise it back up for some open country desert bombing. Best of both worlds.
Anyway, awesome bike. I'm looking forward to watching your relationship with it grow. Have fun!!!
Agreed.. I've had my '96 for a long long time... just can't kill it. my .02 is bigger tank, real hand guards, play with gearing, get it jetted well maybe a pro taper bar.. motor mods and exhaust is all fluff that can come later.. I ended up putting a Seat Concepts Low on it, sub frame supports for the rack-made a custom support for the rack also as mine always got loose do to the cantilever effect of it being unsupported towards the end of the bike.. 30k of HARD life in the AZ heat with a lot o f Brutal miles and still going strong..replace the battery every couple years for reliability (they've gotten better and cheaper over the years) and you can't go wrong.. cheers.
Interesting about the lowering link. The previous owner of my bike lowered it. It was considering raising back to stock. But dabbing is nice when needed.
I just want it to work and back 10 miles each way on asphalt I'm retiring in one year gonna head west with my fifth wheel back to utah I'm 60 been riding street bikes how does it handle 70 mph on asphalt for the next year thanks for your reply
Hey, you’re a tall rider. Think I’d fit comfortably at 6 ft 6? I had a Gen 2 KLR 650 that was fun but sucked off-road and was decent on road. Pretty much around town only. How does this bike do at 65? Dare I ask lol.
@@dad3562 Oh, yeah, you would fit just fine on this bike. It's made for guys like us. I did wind up putting a set of CR bars and some risers on mine, but that was purely personal preference. As tall as I am, I actually wound up lowering mine with a Soupy's lowering link in back, and sliding the forks up in front. Since you have several inches on me, you probably won't need to do that. I only did it so I could "dab" on our Pacific Northwest single track. I would have left it alone for, say, desert bombing.
I just got back from a ride, and decided to shorten the trip home by taking the freeway. No trouble at all in our local 70+mph traffic. Not my favorite bike to do that on, but it will do it in a pinch. Mine has stock 15/45 gearing. I have run 15/48, and it still didn't do bad on the freeway. I'm glad Honda doesn't put a tach on it though...
My local dealer said mine should be in this week!! Super exited for it
Oh man the wait is the worst haha. But in the meantime you can watch videos about it!
@@MostroMoto yea they said it should be in last week but when I contacted them on Thursday they said it would be another week or so 😭
You lucky bastard.Stay out of the hospital dude lol
I love this bike.
I'm 71.
I used to ride the 350 XL's in 1974 and 1976.
Loved jumping, hill climbing and running through creeks.
I'm buying one.
I love Honda.
They never break.
I also love Ducati's as well but my wife says hell no!
That’s awesome! Both the Honda & Ducatis are amazing bikes
I’m debating a XR650 or Harley Davidson FatBoy
Xr650!..
It looks great in white with the black seat. I really like that model, and a friend of mine used to have one years ago, great bike. A little too tall for me, so I have a DR650 instead, also a really good dual sport.
I had a Honda XR100 in 1993 when I was 13, loved it. Rode it for about 15yrs off and on before getting my 2012 Yamaha Raider S in 2018, now I love that bike
I have owned the XR650L, and DR-650 and prefer the DR. The engine on the XR is a total dog above 70mph, and the DR cruises at 75 easily, and will blast right up to 100mph when passing a semi truck, and still feels smooth, like you aren't hurting it doing so. It also has better cooling with the oil cooler if you live in Tucson as I do. The XR is also really twitchy above 70mph on dirt, where the DR is stable even at 90mph on wide open dirt roads. The XR has slightly better suspension off road, but it is top heavy and a taller center of gravity than the DR. I also had a KLR, and it is a heavy pig. The only thing the KLR has is a comfy seat and big tank. The DR is actually smoother at 75mph, and runs up to top speed much more willingly. The KLR is also twitchy above 70mph on dirt like the XR650L. I would go with the DR, put on a good seat, and bigger tank, and it will stomp the KLR on the street or dirt. And then with just a bit of suspension work it is totally on par with the XRL on the dirt while still just absolutely walking all over the XRL on the street. And the DR does get right around 50mpg most of the time.
I agree 100%. I've had multiples of each (except the KLR) and keep bouncing back and forth, next time, I'll be on the DR and be done with it.
Yep 👍
The xr looks so much more aggressive. I prefer its looks, but must admit I've never ridden a dr650. I thought my xr did fine at highway speed, better than the klr (2nd gen).
@@KingFriday274 It may depend on what "highway speed" entails. I'm in Arizona, and the distances between things can be lengthy, meaning you might be doing freeway time. All of the 3 are great at 60mph. But cruising at 75 or 80 I felt the KLR was buzzy, and the XRL was doggy, with nothing left. The DR would hum along all day at 75, and if I wanted to rip past a couple semi trucks, it willingly ran to 100 even with Kenda K270 tires on it. And off road here, you may be on a long, open dirt road where stability matters. The KLR and XRL both got sketchy above 70 on dirt. The DR was stable even over 90. If you aren't running these speeds, things are different.
I agree with all of that, DR is the most dual sport of the three. And most capable. I own a XR and anything over 60 is not exactly pleasant.
I had a 86, and a 96 xr600r.
I plated both of them.
Rode the wheels of of both of them, in the Mojave Desert.
Never let me down.
In '07...I drank the orange cool aid.
I have 2 KTMs now.
A 450, and a 520.
They rip, and they have both proven to be very reliable.
I am happy with them.
That being said...the biggest mistake, that I have ever made, in my 40 plus years of riding, was selling my 96 XR.
I miss it.
I am currently selling my street cruiser, and WILL be buying a new XR.
Best all round bike ever.
I had the very first one as the 93' model and I loved it! I was doing mile long wheelies on it at that time because I got bored riding on the street! LOL! I changed the handlebars to Renthal bars and had a Supertrapp silencer on it. Loved it! I was young at the time and missed racing motocross and had to sell it. Hard times for me back then. Now I have a new 2022 Honda CRF450R Works Edition motocross bike. I'm just surprised that Honda has made the XR650L this long and still be legit!
Yeah the XR is a great bike. I just sold my 22 CRF 450RX for a 22 Husky 501. All great bikes but something special with a simple air cooled engine!
I had a 2008 XR650L and had installed a big gun full exhaust, rejeted the carb, and took the smog block off kit on it. Then took the spark arrestor out of the exhaust, to let it breathe. Man it Really brought it to life! It added about 6hp but the top speed remained the same. Still 97mph, but improved the bike’s sound and take off great!
Love the bike man! I’m excited to see all the mods you do to it, keep it up 👍
Thank you for watching! More videos to come
I have a 2009. I did rebuild engine with high compression piston and 2nd and 5th gear mod and did Dave's mods to carb. It's the perfect bike for me. Live on a farm and tons of places to ride and great for running to town. It was down to this or dr650, never rode a dr650 but extremely joyful with xr650l. Will be changing bars and adding sutton oil cooler, have already changed pegs
Great bike! I have the predissor to this bike the 1983 XL 600R. It's 40 years old and still going strong.
Great video man! I enjoyed it to the end.
Love that black and white combo. I’d love to have one. Simplistic and reliable
Absolutely! I love mine 🤙🏼
I absolutely love the white color scheme. Man, it’s beautiful.
Thank you! I agree
My buddy had an XR650L years ago, and what a fun bike to ride! So torquey and plush around town. The two of us with not much experience working on bikes removed, jetted, and reinstalled his carb for the FMF exhaust he had on it. He did some weight reduction for ORV trail riding, but that bike kicked his behind in the sand we have in Michigan.
That’s a great story, definitely fun bike to work on! It’s definitely a bit tall & heavy but it’s certainly a good learning experience!
I miss my xr400, it's sitting apart collecting dust in my dads garage. My first street legal dirtbike. I have a husaberg fe570 now and it's everything i ever imagined the xr to be back in 2005!
I’m a big fan of air & oil cooled motorcycles for short rides and just playing. I looked at this bike, the Suzuki DR and the KLR as well before I bought my T7. I bought the T7 instead of any of the others because I value the combination of light off road duty and light short touring. When I say short touring I mean 300-400 miles in a day. Riding from deep East Texas to say, the Texas Hill Country on a big thumper is pretty much Torture and I know this because I did it when I was younger and more inclined to insanity!🤣 If I had the finances I’d own one of these XR650L’s for my daily play riding. I hope you enjoy your XR Man and encourage other young people to ride as well! If we as Motorcyclists don’t involve others and get them riding, our way of life will disappear! Ride On!
I don't know how many likes I would give to your video. Calling the beast "machine" couldn't be more accurate.
These bikes are classics! This, the DR, and KLR650 are still my favorites. For those who claim that any one of these 3 are "too heavy" as an ADV bike, probably should not own one. Just a heads up for those who are interested in getting one. They're NOT a dirtbike. They've never claimed to be. Great video by the way!
I love to see more updates if you’ve done the battery relocation mod in the last few months. Such a great bike!
Keep the videos coming! Love the XR. I’d recommend the JNS Engineering LED headlight. Looks great and so much brighter.
Thank you - great video and good points. Nice too, that the comments also shed their views. I also agree that DS bikes have gotten too complex lately - or at least more than they need to be. Looking forward to more videos of your adventures and mod builds. 👍
When this bike first appeared, I wondered why such a large dirt bike. I thought 350's were too huge. But over the last 30 years I've come to love this bike. I have a few friends making cross country adventures in their 60's or older on 650cc bikes. 346 pounds is better than the 600 pounds of my Super Tenere. I'm thinking it was a 600 and came out before 1993. I was still riding Honda trail bikes in the early 80's.
Yes, there are plenty people that complain about the weight. But at the end of the day if you’re a good rider the weight doesn’t make that much of a difference. Only on the real technical stuff. There are guys riding full-size ADV bikes off-road. People love to complain about weight and old technology, but those are the riders who don’t know how to actually ride! Thanks for watching 😊
I bought a low mile 94 last year and I absolutely love it.
That’s a great deal! Kick ass bike so far 👍🏼
That’s gotta be one of the nicest looking tail tidies I’ve ever seen yet , it really enhances the overall appearance.
I agree! Thanks for watching
Had one in the early 90s and sold it wanted another one ever since I sold it, finally got another one 3 days ago a 2024 so happy, I’m keeping this one forever
I still rip my XR400R good ole 97 but I did the front fork CRF250F conversion with triple clamps man now you can really fly over ditches now... Front end change made it a new beast does everything
Nice review, appreciate the info, I'll be watching out for your other videos on the mods!
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching, I hope you enjoy my mods that I have coming. Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to see!
Honda is Pure Genius with the XR650L! Cool Simplicity ! All this cool for a great price, that Famous Honda Engine, Honda Style and just Super Fun to Ride! Excellent review for all to get an overview of this Bike!
It’s a great bike for sure!
Awesome video, just getting into research on a dual sport! Nice work letting that front tire have some spirit 🤟🏼
Great review! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Thank you, more to come soon!
I had a hard time finding a 2023 here in PA, but I secured one today! I’ve owned a lot of XRs/XLs, and I’m excited to get back on one.
I had the XL 600 back in 1985 and loved it .
U cant beat a XR ! One of the most reliable bikes made ! I love the white on this 22 yr model . Im like u...its good to see something change on them . 😂 Killer video !
Yeah, I’m really liking the spike so far. I ride it to and from work basically every day. Been great so far 👍🏼
Thanks for this video, man. Love it. 🙂
Right on bud!!! Look forward to watching this journey. Subscribed
Thank you, I’m exited to see how this bike turns out!
Mostro moto your comments are popping off!!! Love the video :)))
Thank you Lilly 😃❤️
Awesome Video I had a 1979 xl 250 loved it back in the Day sounds the same
I used to live in Virginia Beach VA..for 16yrs! It's not what it seems. There are no companies to work for. It's all military, medical field or hospitality. High cost of living & low pay scale. Glad I left! Went to Upper Midwest an never looked bk. Enjoy the new bike!
Nice looking bike!! I'm waiting for mine to get to the shop here in CA its supposed to come this month. .. I currently have a 2007 XR650l its the best bike ever!!
Thanks for sharing, great ride along and motovlog of your new XR. Do you have any video's coming out of any of the mods you've done to it?
Just picked up a 2001 Xr650L with only 4,400 miles. Original Owner and all. Just had a blast!
I LOVED THIS VIDEO AND THE BIKE
Excellent review !
Great job on the review 👍
Thank you!
Picked up a super clean 97 XR650L in that classic white ….Thought about an aftermarket tank but I love the graphics and want to leave it that way. Great bike 👊
Impressive review of the XR650L! I looked at this one but chose the 2022 KLR650 and have been happy with my choice. Despite the much larger size, I have been able to navigate even some of the more technical terrain with that beast. I posted a recent video or 2 of the trails I have been hitting here in AZ. I will say that when I lay it down, it is difficult to pick up at times... I will consider getting an XR650 next, thanks!
Hey man, thank you! I’ll check out your video of the KLR. Those things are amazing bike! It takes a good rider to throw one of those around a technical trail!
Had a 2011 KLR 650 and was an amazing all around bike, off road, on road, loved that beast. Thinking of picking up another brand new KLR. Never had a chance to ride the XR but I feel I could definitely have some fun with it
The best motorcycle produced so far. Amazing gear and great engine. Design retro, but is great to me.
I rode my friends 07 XR650L when helping him move across town, about 25 minutes. I decided I had to have it, going to get the loan next week. It has either FMF or PC pipe and silencer and is loud and thumpy, he was in his Ram TRX and I had no problem keeping up with him, luckily he didn’t go anywhere like highway or interstate, just back roads
Got mine! Best looking 650 ever made 100%
I have the 2021 XR650L and it is an awesome machine. I really like the black on white for this year. I've added on dirt racks with Rotopax on the sides. Also a precision rear rack. I strap a Zebco Dock Demon under a Rotopax for the odd fishing stop.
I have a lot of guys loving the fact that it is carbureted.
I'm 6'2" and just stand flat footed on the big red pig.
The only thing I wish Honda would update is to have a newer electronic dash with RPM. I'd also like to have 4 way flasher option. And if someone could figure out a way to turn my signals off that would be great.
Other than that it's a good deal of fun.
Press the signal switch in. It has to be in the center line between left and right blinker arrows. Make sure to press it directly in, if this is what I think the problem is
Great videos! This is my next purchase
Definitely worth it!
If you want a great set of adv/dual sport tires, the Continental TKC80's are great knobbies that still do great on the street, the Michelin Anakees are good too
It looks great in those colors
Im in love with the new color. I have a '00 650l and I am really tempted to get rid of it for one if those new ones
Nice video bro. I love the look of that bike!
Thank you!
You are so blessed to have that take care of that beauty. That's my dream endura right there 🤤. Every time I have to go into the Honda dealership here in Florida they have one on the Showroom floor and I love to just sit on it, the dealer comes out asking me if I'm interested in purchasing it and of course I don't have the credit nor do I have the money for it. 🥺😥😥😥. So right now I'm stuck with a TaoTao Enduro 250 Chinese.
Nice bike! I have a 1985 XR. I think I have the third year big bore XR that Honda bragged about the single cylinder engine using 4 valves by casting the letters RFVC into the valve cover or cylinder head. It used to be that all XR's were off road use only and the XL models were dual sport.
That’s pretty cool, it’s amazing how long this engine has been around for. With very little changes!
@@MostroMoto Yeah, the XR650L, I remember when Honda released them back in '93. They are just an XR600R with an NX650 engine, and all the necessary street legal parts installed. I have a DR650, but also I have a 1988 Honda NX650, and it's exactly the same engine as your XR650L. And yes, those engines will literally last the rest of your life if you take care of it decently. My old NX still runs like a top, even after all these years and several long over the road trips from Texas to New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. And many more trips here in Texas and to Arkansas a few times. A 650 is really all you need, no matter what some people say.
Love the look. It’s clean looking.
I agree 🤙🏼
I'm 52 years old and got a 2002 xr650r street legal and I love riding it it's a Kickstart she's a beast but I love riding it
I love the color scheme.. its amazing
They honestly need to switch the schemes up yearly to give the bike more individually for the year since they don't change hardly anything about them
I have an 2018, after my IT 250 Yamaha & CR250 back in the mid 80s, the weight was something to get used to, 100 lbs heavier than my old bikes, off road had some tip overs off-road, if it gets away from you just let it go it’s too heavy to fight it, I’m 6”2 210lbs. Id get about 80-90 miles before hitting reserve. Dropped a tooth in front with aftermarket wider sprocket, still plenty of top end .
Nice vid man I would like to see you do the battery mod. I have a big gun full exhaust on mine and she rips
beautiful bike! i have a 2021 xr and i love it.. only has 700 miles still new... also thanks for that location im in the are im gonna check it out. 👍
It looks good in these colors but I'm a sucker for the red//white/blue with gold rims like the africa twin. It takes me back to my youth when I had a trx250r quad with that scheme. Those gold rims just stood out.
Buy red plastics, get a blue seat cover and leave the tank white. Its now red/white/blue kind like my old 85 ATC200x! You could probably even paint, coat, or wrap the rims in gold.
I like the return of the white plastics on the XR 650, though personally I prefer the old red white and blue color scheme.
Really like ur video thanks for share ur info definitely i will buy this bike bro, i have HONDA 2014 CRF250L and is very capable and surprise me going up on the hill and light on trails also I have the Honda 2003 XR650R for down Baja with the big tank to ride in the desert very good bike the only thing is you have to kick it to start the bike, really live Honda's and I think my next bike will be 2023 Honda XR650L thanks for your advice my friend and we say hi to you from San Diego, CA. The close border from USA to Down Baja 1000 Races i give u 5 stars for your video,
Love the white and black. I think it looks mean as hell with the black wheels and the white looks so clean. Mean & clean. Damn good looking bike.
I'm waiting for the next video about this bike. Greetings from Ecuador
More to come!
Fun video.
I Love the ability to buy a bike that has been made the same for decades.
The problems are known and remedies and Mods are out there.
I may buy another Honda 650.
I absolutely agree!
I absolutely love my 2018 bike. It's 100% stock except for the 4.7 gal Clarke gas tank to get more range. I've taken it on a few multi-day trips and it was awesome.
I added a IMS 4.0 fuel tank and it’s been a great upgrade. Ride safe!
The old saying "if a ain't broke don't fix it" apples to this bike.
looks sick!!!! needs some decals on the scoops💨💨
Very good bike. my brother had a 2016 model and a DR650, the XR was more like a dirt bike, you could ride wheelies and tire up dirt roads, but the height and being slighty overweight was a little bit of an issue, but only in tight single track terrain. The dr was a little smoother and lower to the ground and typically the one I rode, due to the fact that everytime I got on the XR I was riding wheelies and riding it more like a motocross bike, which got scary at times. Also, the jetting back then was not as good as the new ones, it sometimes refused to start. But, it was a fun bike and had lots of potential. I chose the New KLR b/c I do more long distance riding, back country roads and dirt roads and the KLR is perfectly suited for that. The XR for me was not the most comfortable on longer trips, one reason being was that it didn't have a cush drive on the rear wheel, maybe it does now. I intend on keepijng the KLR, but getting either the DR or XR for more off road capabilities. The 450 lb KLR is quite a handful for me in real tough off road situations.
Totally new design since 93...its now white with a black seat and tool bag. Honda sure got their money back on tooling. I own an 07 that I bought new and still love but can tell you, the way and where your riding it in the video is the best use of this bike.
Haha I agree, definitely a awesome bike
Great bike great video really enjoy the bike content with a mix of scenery and information, do you still have the desert sled or did you sell.
Yes I do! I love my bikes, probably have to many but oh well haha
Hey man just about to buy this bike I live in the mountains in Colorado and I live on a dirty road but wanna be able to drive in the city so gettin a dual sport rather than a cruiser! Great and entertaining and fun review
Looks sick! Wish they came in the retro red white scheme❤
Had 1979 xl 500 thumper it was an excellent dual purpose bike 🏍 lots of low end torque fun on and off road
cant wait to see al the mods you're gonna do im thinking to do ta few modifications with mine too, maybe we can go for a ride one day brother i think we're in the same town.. thanks for the videos
Thanks for watching! I’m exited to see how this bike will perform once I’ve got all the modifications on it
I think this is the one I'm going to go with assuming I can find one. I'd even be willing to wait if I'm able to order one assuming it's a semi reasonable wait time. Such a simple looking and functioning bike 🙏🏽 wish me luck on my hunt y'all lol
Good Luck! Definitely a good all around bike
My dads buying one in a couple days. The black and white is stunning.
It’s awesome! I hope you enjoys it 👍🏼
I didn’t know they were still making this!
CRF outta here" XR is the Beast" Pure Power!
Looks like you have some ideal roads for that bike. Enjoy! New color scheme looks cool!
Thank you!
@@MostroMoto where is this? Beautiful country.
Had a 1986 model, gold iodized wheels red motor, kick only,no electric start, but it was a beast of a bike back then, sure it still is
Hell yeah that’s amazing!
helpful video thanks!
LOL you are in my backyard I live n grew up on those croton reservoir roads! Love that bike also, my next purchase soon. I'm a 58 year old retired motocross guy. I still have my recently rebuilt '89 cr 250
Well I used to stunt for fun and race snowmobiles and I can tell you these bikes take you places even four wheelers get stuck. I have had more fun using this bike trail riding with my kids and discovering new trails better then any street ride. I also owned a Gold Wing .
Great bike and great riding
Thank you
Your in Millwood. I grew up in Ossining. They still ride dirt bikes on the aqueduct? Millwood used to have dirt bike trials, looks like it’s a walking and bicycle trail now, hence the need for dual sport motorcycles. Great review!
That’s awesome, I have seen some other bikes in the area. It’s a beautiful place to ride. Sorry for the late answer, I’ve been away the last couple months
Ive got an 2015 i bought it new. I wouldn't want anything else. It is tall. I put a 5 gallon gas tank on it . The factory one holds 2.6 gallons and that doesn't get you far if your heavy on the gas. I i jetted the carburetor abd installed a fmf pipe. Very loud now but noticeable faster. I love it even though had someone hit me and they amputated my leg. The driver of the didn't stop. It was there fault for pulling out in front of me. Anyway i still ride the same bike didn't hurt the bike at all. Very tough bikes and super easy to work on.
…THAT just blows me away..a 2.6 gal tank? JUST seems SO impractical to me..
It took me a little while to realize you can cold start the XR and just leave the choke pulled if you don't feel like waiting for it to warm up and you just want to ride. It will run richer and not stall out. Just deactivate the choke after a few minutes.
I've heard alot of people mention they don't like the white color scheme, I personally love it, I'm on my second xr650L 06 and 21
Great vid, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I own both the tw and the 650l i love both such great bikes
That’s best of both worlds right there!
Nice job on the review! Got me thinking. If you are really trying to cut down on weight and seeing how your 650 is air cooled. What would it look like if if removed shrouds for the radiators that it doesn't have? The only reason it has the shrouds is to make look like it is water cooled as far as I can tell. Or did Honda hang some thing else there? Just a thought.
I will be putting out a video of the mods I’ve done to the bike. Hopefully should be out next week
You were mentioning the carburetor and simplicity in repair. You later were commenting on cold starts- it’s likely lean for air pollution from the factory but just a quick jet adjustment will cure that 👍
Definitely a good point