@muddyboots6157 Жыл бұрын
Hope to get a white one sometime. Just got a Super Cub which I love around town and back roads. I love the Asheville area! Thx for taking us along.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Good choice! Super Cub is a wonderful bike! Ride safe!
@danbowser Жыл бұрын
I live in Waynesville and got mine yesterday...see ya out there
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Awesome! See you out there buddy!
@-RobHunter- 7 ай бұрын
I bought one late last Spring and started recording my rides. I love it. Great for the backroads and trails in the Ozarks.
@OffRoadRodeo 7 ай бұрын
Right on! Ride safe! The ozarks are on my bucket list 👍
@busterinny4808 Жыл бұрын
You are lucky to be able to ride daily in such a pretty area. Ride safe!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@nostrilnick 6 ай бұрын
I got the approval from the wife to take the MSF this spring. I haven't been on a motorcycle since the mid-1980's when I was a teenager and riding dirt bikes, all off-road. As I approach 60 years, I find myself wanting to do it all again. I've only ever ridden Hondas, starting with CT70s and progressing up thru XR80s and 200s. We had a blast as kids doing it and want to give it another go before I get too old. The XR150L seems like a pretty decent place to start. Been thru the Asheville area many times and love it for it's beauty. Wish I could ride the BR Parkway every day myself.
@OffRoadRodeo 6 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Riding is just such a treat. I love it as much now as when I was just a kid riding my little Yamaha TTR90. The XR150 is a great place to get back into things. Cheers!
@jerrycoleman6910 Жыл бұрын
Videos on the small bikes are very interesting. Looking forward to the accessories you add.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Coming soon!
@robertlong2161 Жыл бұрын
thanks for your honest opinions, got money on one of these but i never rode before and im a little nervous, both about the money and riding for the first time
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
I think you’ll be happy with your purchase. It’s not an intimidating bike. It’s light, it’s fun, and it’s money well spent!
@greglenoir7674 4 ай бұрын
Looks like a great bike for Asheville.
@OffRoadRodeo 4 ай бұрын
It really is! A great commuter and trail bike!
@anaveragehuman2937 Жыл бұрын
I love this thing and really want one. Super basic, super cheap, unpretentious, capable mini-moto.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
You said it best!
@DaveZee01 11 ай бұрын
I find my 2015 model XR150L (here in darkest Africa) to be very versatile - it's been my daily rider since my car was stolen, gets used for my motorcycle rider training business, some mini adventure rides, together with/alternating between my old 400 TransAlp as well as 2return trips through the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, where I've been chased by a buffalo and had a snake rear up at me! I've also done a 650km return trip to visit a friend on his farm. Mine averages 38km/L or about 90mpg. Mine has a top speed of 112km/h (70mph) on a level road with a one tooth smaller front sprocket, which is apparently equal to 2/3 teeth more at the rear sprocket. This results in closer/in the torque-band ratios for better acceleration, while having more torque for the hills and being able to overcome the air resistance for a better top speed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJpifpqkubivdHk.htmlsi=MjkYxDk8OdQzAf4J
@williamjarvis3473 3 ай бұрын
I ride around trashville too sometimes. I frequently ride short distances on 26 north of Asheville and 240 lots of times. I'm comfortable with 60/65 on those roads. I'd noway get on 40 unless it was very necessary. I'm liking my XR 150
@dpetrick Жыл бұрын
I have 400 miles on mine, and it has the vibration. One rider suggested that heavier riders may experience this more.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting, did they say why?
@dpetrick Жыл бұрын
@@OffRoadRodeo they said they have experienced the same thing on other bikes. Think it has to do with the chain and sprockets. Mismashmoto is their channel
@roadtripper5553 Жыл бұрын
No complaints with mine 30 miles so far and yes it's a honda 😎
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
It rips! Enjoy and ride safe!
@charlesrupe3001 Жыл бұрын
Your video is very helpful. Full of useful content.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@clydeosterhout1221 Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid (back in the 60s) I lived on Kimberly Ave and attended Ira B. Jones Elementary school. I rode my Ninja back to Asheville a few years ago, and was amazed at how little the old neighborhood had changed. I have lived in many places, but none of them were prettier (or had better riding) than the area around Asheville!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
It’s really a wonderful place to live and ride! That’s cool that you grew up here!
@rickymeadows5952 7 ай бұрын
Interesting videos, and nice scenery. Been looking at the XR150L lately. I like the old school tech, and thinking seriously about purchasing one in the spring as a commuter to and from work, 12 miles each way, and errands as well as weekend rides.
@OffRoadRodeo 7 ай бұрын
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with mine so far. It’s a great affordable and reliable machine.
@Liquid_Kylenol Жыл бұрын
Love my 150L, awesome little bike that you can Cruz to work then go hit the dirt trails after. The only thing that I am struggling with alittle with this bike is that the clutch is super soft, the ignition from we’re the bike starts moving is pretty much when you let go of the clutch all the way. Other then that small thing that I personally am just not used to (ridden race dirt bikes before this) it’s a great bike for a great price.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Yeah mine feels like that too, it doesn’t bother me much, but it feels very different from my bigger BMW F650’s clutch.
@l337l0gan 11 ай бұрын
The crf300l feels that way to me too
@captlarry-3525 11 ай бұрын
adjust it !
@captlarry-3525 11 ай бұрын
usually you set up the basic adjustment at the clutch arm on the motor...for the proper play, and then you adjust the lever last, again for proper play. If you think just the lever is the adjustment.. you have lost the thread. Properly adjusted you should be able to get about 1/4 to 1/3 lever release ( from fully compressed) then engagement should begin, with full engagement obtained with about 20-25% of lever travel left. that last being the part of the clutch arm travel at the motor before you start dis-engaging the clutch. there should be a tiny bit of slack in the cable.. the adjuster is really there to compensate for cable stretch over time. If the clutch gets really hot or warped.. it may take more travel to fully disengage... this is the reason it should not begin to engage immediately. If it is too tight.. the clutch mechanism will wear prematurely because the tension is always trying to disengage the clutch. We all have a preference for how we like it to feel...but these are the limits.
@MarioScott Жыл бұрын
this video put me over the top to get this as my first bike
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
I think it’s an excellent and capable first bike.
@avipatel3775 Жыл бұрын
@7:57 110% picking a car, just more practical and is a bigger flex 🤣
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Fair! 😂
@LookinUp2001 10 ай бұрын
Cool video. I want to buy one of these in the spring. I also have a brother that lives in Ashville. Cool to see the area.
@poisonousnut 4 ай бұрын
love my xr150L. just hit 700 miles here in Ohio. and the Biltmore was Awesome when i visited back in the early 2000’s. thanks for the vids. and did i hear you say there’s a wind screen for this thing?!? i need one!!!
@OffRoadRodeo 3 ай бұрын
Nice! What part of Ohio? I lived in Columbus for a few years. There were some killer dirt roads out in the farmlands and down towards Athens. As for the windshield I think a good universal dual sport one would work. I’ll investigate further!
@klrskir Жыл бұрын
Good video. Ride smart, ride visible and turn on that high beam!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@stephenalivero4068 Жыл бұрын
Watching my buddy on KZfaq and friggin commercials!!! Dang you on top now 🎉
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
🔥 thanks for watching, my friend!
@mannykagtuna9072 Жыл бұрын
nice ride with your Honda xr 150L bro 👍 riding motorcycle is more fun than riding a car
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
For sure! Thanks for watching!
@lorahaworth5 Жыл бұрын
We subscribed to watch CT videos. Good luck with the new bike.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
The CT hasn’t gone anywhere and there’s a CT video coming next week!
@ruckuscreates7570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you that was very helpful
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
@gamemusicmeltingpot2192 9 ай бұрын
lovely vid thanks
@OffRoadRodeo 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@noahlevreau3061 Жыл бұрын
I'm planning on getting a xr 150. It's gonna be my first street legal bike. I'm also in Asheville, so see ya around
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope to see you out there!
@BobDiaz123 Жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to make a video of the top speed: (1) On flat ground (2) Going uphill (3) On flat ground with a passenger (4) Going uphill with a passenger.
@Mr.Heitman Жыл бұрын
I went up a vertical mountain with a 430lb payload easily in 1st gear (me plus passenger) Easily speeds into 55mph on flat ground Lucky to keep 45mph going up an incline, can't use 5th in higher grade hills Downhill I've only pushed to 65 mph 80% open throttle
@Mr.Heitman Жыл бұрын
Causal cruiser at 45
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
On it!
@lennoxflowers2599 11 ай бұрын
@@OffRoadRodeomanaged to create the video?
@thesmokingburrito9097 Жыл бұрын
I live in Gatlinburg. Gotta Monkey, and a TW200. My third bike is either going to be this, or a VanVan.......🤔... Groovy vids . thank you.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Man, I’d love to get my hands on a Monkey. Those seem like so much fun! Both the XR and Van Van are great options! Keep me posted with what you decide to get.
@Justinlr72 Жыл бұрын
I live in asheville! I ride a tenere 700, thinking about the xr150 or a tw200 for my partners first bike. Probably wont happen til next year, but shes only 5'3 and never rode before.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Awesome! T7 seems like such a fun bike! My partner has never ridden either but she’s been learning on the XR. She’s 5’6” and she’s able to manage it well!
@iMotoTactic00L 11 ай бұрын
any 2 wheels is rock
@tommyfan6911 Жыл бұрын
The xr150l is actually Chinese and only sold for around 1543 USD for brand new in China... The Chinese model's name is "本田战驭” or literally "Honda War Wagon" made by Honda-Sundiro. Honda is charging us more here in NA... I think the xr150l bikes in the NA made in Mexico are being made in the form of CKD, which means importing parts from China and assembled in Mexico. Correct me if I am wrong about that. And I still do think that the xr150l is an excellent bike with great value in the NA market.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
That was very informative and yes, you are correct. It’s an interesting machine in that regard. Some people seem to be fine with that fact and to others it’s a non-starter. I’m fine with it because I’m realistic about what it is. It’s a great little commuter and dirt road ripper that gets crazy mpg and is fun to an experienced rider like me and a beginner like my partner.
@oliverallen5324 Жыл бұрын
Can she wheelie? lol. Love the content. Think I'm gonna get myself an XR150L too. Greetings from Charlotte.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
I’m sure she can but I’m a two wheels on the ground kind of guy haha I don’t have that skill! But it’s a great bike and I love it. Come up this way and ride when you get yours!
@___gab0954 2 ай бұрын
Does the valves make sound when the engine is hot?
@OffRoadRodeo 2 ай бұрын
Not on mine, but I think some folks have had that issue
@user-mn6lx4mc8k 6 ай бұрын
What is your height and weight ?? This bike seems to fit you really well.
@OffRoadRodeo 6 ай бұрын
I’m 6’2” and about 190lbs. I feel very comfortable on it.
@bobfrancis2573 Жыл бұрын
There is a label on my frame by the vin, it say`s manufactured in China, assembled in Mexico!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Yep! It’s a world project! Haha
@Mr.Heitman Жыл бұрын
I have 950mi on mine lol the black model
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m up to 450 now! Ride safe!
@captlarry-3525 11 ай бұрын
What I am noticing is that many of your roads are like mine... full of pot holes and unrepaired spots. The XR is eating these up with little trouble... while lots of small displacement bikes with short suspension travel will be decidedly unhappy as will the rider. Where I live in the sticks there are lots of entitled idiots who will blast through these areas never giving an inch...so it is worth the price of admission to be able to manage on rough roads safely ! Reflections made it hard to read the speedo...but it seemed you were cruising between 50-55 at pretty leisurely revs on the flats. This is sort of half way between the S-90 I had as a kid(8.5 hp) and my TU-250X (14-15 hp) which would be 10 -15 mph faster up the hills, but has 4.5 inch suspension travel.
@OffRoadRodeo 11 ай бұрын
You nailed it with this. Yes, the XR is powered quite well and it is a very, very smooth running bike. The rear suspension is adjustable so you can customize as needed. At 12HP it’s right between the two bikes you mentioned. Overall I think it’s a fine machine and I’ve really been rough on it. I’ve ridden Hurricane Creek Road here in Western NC as well as Windrock Park in Oliver Springs, TN and it’s been an absolute tank. I’m very pleased with it. I think we will see more aftermarket accessories and customization options in the near future too.
@kelseydeem Жыл бұрын
I would pick motorcycle!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Me too!! :)
@avipatel3775 Жыл бұрын
I also never understood how people think those Chinese Hawk dual sports are a better pick than the xr150. Sure, you are paying more for a Honda, but you are getting better reliability and more available parts. Plus, you will get a lot of your money back if and when you decide to sell your bike in the future. Ain't no one buying a used Chinese Hawk bike or even accepting it as a trade-in 🤣
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Exactly! You get real support with Honda in parts and service. And the selling/trade in point is important too!
@lears6169 10 ай бұрын
Greetings New to your channel so catching up here. If you had to pick between the XR and the CT, which would take and why? I have a CT125 and consider getting an XR150. Appreciate your feedback! Ride safe. Lears
@OffRoadRodeo 10 ай бұрын
Wow, great question. It really depends on what you’re after. If I had to pick just one I’d pick the CT125. I am able to recognize that it isn’t fast, it isn’t powerful, but it’s very utilitarian and I like that aspect. It’s easy to get on and doesn’t require the use of a hand clutch which is handy at times! And it’s light. It gets great (insane, honestly) mpg and it’s fuel injected. It can crawl through just about anything and it’s very inexpensive to own and maintain. There’s better aftermarket support for it currently, too. The XR is faster. It has an actual clutch. It has a softer seat and can carry a passenger. It has more suspension and it’s also softer and more forgiving. But…it’s carbureted. It’s heavy for how small of a bike it is. Parts are still kind of hard to get if you break anything. And with that being said it’s $1,000 cheaper. It really just depends. If I needed a bike to commute back and forth over long distances I’d pick the XR. If I wanted a funky adventure machine that’s useful as heck around town, I’d pick the CT125. I can see myself parting with the XR150 down the road, or giving it to my girlfriend, but I think I’ll keep my Trail forever. Does that make sense?
@patrickcrain5846 Жыл бұрын
I would love to meet up with you and talk about the Honda I live in Asheville NC
@doublestack8686 Жыл бұрын
Wish I could find someone who has the bike for sale around Asheville because I would like to see bike in person before I get one .
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome to check mine out sometime. Shoot me an email! offroadrodeo@gmail.com
@doublestack8686 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the offer .I did finally find one of them at a E&H Honda in forest city they have four of them . There going for $3500 that’s with tax out the door . So I got one . I couldn’t say no to that thanks for you videos there great .
@benjamin8859 Жыл бұрын
Do you get any excessive vibrations at certain speeds. Mainly between 45-50mph and 30-35mph? I have this issue and at least a handful of other 23 xr150l riders have too. I know it's a small single, but it doesn't seem normal to me. Other than that, loving the bike. It's a ton of fun on class 3 and tamer class 4 roads.
@garydixon6947 Жыл бұрын
Mine gets a weird vibration at 48 mph.
@benjamin8859 Жыл бұрын
@@garydixon6947 I've noticed that if I back off the throttle slightly when it starts to happen and then roll back on it usually goes away. This is pretty annoying though because usually at that speed I'm trying to get up to a proper cruising speed or going up a steeper grade and don't really want to back off the throttle. I started a thread about it on the XR150l forum. If you find a fix let me know!
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I haven’t experienced that. I’ve been surprised at how it isn’t really that buzzy. At least in my experience. If I pick up on anything I’ll let you know!
@benjamin8859 Жыл бұрын
@@OffRoadRodeo Glad you aren't experiencing that. It definitely puts a damper on the ride. Especially because otherwise it is so smooth for a small little thumper. Still love the bike though. In VT now, but I grew up in VA and I miss riding two wheels on the Blue Ridge Pky.
@Mr.Heitman Жыл бұрын
I've only felt uncomfortable with vibration on long stretches of constant high speeds over 50mph maybe 15 mile stretches of back roads But the enjoyment that comes with constant turning is worth it Obviously not a highway bike but I would absolutely assume it would be uncomfortable on any highway with speeds over 50 for extended periods
@kotiB-GamePlay 6 ай бұрын
is this U.S.A?
@OffRoadRodeo 6 ай бұрын
Yes, North Carolina
@michaelnuckols6739 Жыл бұрын
Stop showing everyone how cool Asheville is, please?! ☮️
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
No promises!
@davidkallstrom4349 Жыл бұрын
mpg?
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
I’m getting about 100mpg currently. I think the terrain is to blame for that as it’s very hilly here.
@bobfrancis2573 Жыл бұрын
So it`s not a Chinese clone,----it`s a Chinese bike. Hopefully built to Honda standards.
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Yes haha
@michaelanthonyahmad9663 Жыл бұрын
I rather have a motorcycle
@OffRoadRodeo Жыл бұрын
Me too
@michaelanthonyahmad9663 Жыл бұрын
I got mine a week ago and I’m loving it so much. It’s black and it’s doing pretty good off-roads
@mattevans5812 11 ай бұрын
A comfy seat, big fuel range, and any road capable for less money than the luggage of a BMW GS. Would love to do an adventure trip with a few buddies and everyone is riding one of these. Small bikes are just more fun.
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