If its little motor is anything like the cg250 motors in the knock offs they will last. My hawk 250 was my backroads adv. Did almost 60k gps recorded miles on it. I had to retire the bike because the frame started to crumble after 5 years and 58,872 miles. Motor still is going strong though even after nearly 30k or more at full pin. Motor is now in a 79 XL 125 frame I paid 175 bucks for. The heart is still going. 😂

I have been blessed to own a 2019 model for a couple of years now here in South Africa. They are so capable as long as you're willing to sit through difficult terrain. Its suspension is a little soft but what can you expect for such a low price. I bought mine second hand so it was even cheaper hahaha. I don't worry about dropping it much which makes it very confidence inspiring. The only complaint I have is that weird 19-inch front wheel. It does not like sand. Despite this, it truly is a little gem.

Finally you & Honda are making moves. Deserved.

I wish these reviews would stop focusing on the price of this bike. I almost bought one last weekend until I saw the actual price at the dealer. Sure, the MSRP is $2,971 but once the dealer adds on all their fees (at least here in SoCal,) the total was $4,447 BEFORE TAXES!!! Awsome...an entry level dual sport for under $3k! Oh, wait...over $5k out the door? I know I'm gonna pay sales tax but why would I pay a 50% dealer mark-up? The Honda website says $200 for destination but this dealer wanted $779. How hard is it to open a crate and put fluids in a bike? Evidently that costs $697! Ridonculous...capisce ridonculous?

This was a awesome video you put together along with the Solvang video. I have had a dual sport bike most of my life and they have all been Hondas except one. I'm 72 now and think this would be a perfect fit for my age. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

This is very well articulated review about the benifits of having this Honda XR150L. You have said all the positives or even the negative that can make this Japanese 150cc bike better in the future. Especially the looks of it . 👏

Watching this I'm getting nostalgic for my old XR200RD from '83. Close ratio 6 speed, heaps of suspension travel and weighing in at about 100kg. Pin it's ears back and it red lined at 105kmh/65mph and could stay there till the tank emptied. Only had the front wheel so you had three points to park it on when you stopped. Used it heaps on and off road.

I just came back from a trip to Medellin Colombia and these bikes are everywhere in Latin America and Asia just as you mentioned. Folks love them and they are reliable! I got one in May and it's a great bike IMO. Good video!

Totally consistent with my experience with this bike. Super fun, super value. Great video!

Glad it came out when it did. I will be snagging one for transportation when I get my settlement in a couple of months.

honda said mine will arrive in 3 to 4 weeks. i cant wait. it will be delivered to my house once honda gets the next batch and ships it. that is what our local shop told me today. the day it arrives they will call me to set up delivery date. i will do tons of videos on this bike.

I Can't Wait to Get That Motorcycle. Might Get It in June 2024.

Just for a 150l and it’s so fun! It’s an upgrade from my Navi and falls between it and my wife’s adv150. Once I get comfortable with a manual I intend to try taking it on some highway trips (rural state highways, no interstate) so excited for spring!

Great video and we totally agree with it being the best “VALUE” in a new bike that’s currently available in the USA 🇺🇸

The lack of fuel injection also keeps the newer riders away. Even my dealer tried to explain me away from a carburetor despite me having carbureted motorcycles and ATVs since I was 6. Yes I daily a PCX because it's easy, but I can adjust to carburetor needs having daily ridden a Genuine Buddy 50 for years.

A few years ago, while on a vacation, I visited Solvang CA. To my surprise, there is a really cool little Motorcycle Museum right near the center of town. Unfortunately, it was closed on the day I was there, but I did peek through the front windows!

I like the classic look of this bike !!

I bought this bike almost two months ago to commute back and forth to work out here in Arizona. 12 miles a day and I normally just get gas on Mondays spending around 3 dollars. I generally go 55 on surface streets and to go faster I would have to be quite a bit lighter. lol It's a good little bike. Paid for it in full and will use it as a commuter bike until it doesn't run anymore.

I had planned on a Royal Enfield Himalayan as my first bike. However, after watching this video I've changed my mind and decided to go with this one.

All my riding gear is on the way and I will be picking this up soon! originally wanted a grom but I like that this is bigger in size and has the exact same power to weight ratio. I did the math.

Thanks for this video. It's really helpful 😎

Great video, very good. This same model was sold here in Brazil for a long time, initially with 125 cc and later with 150 cc. Today it is for sale as the NXR 160 Bros, bringing more modernity with the digital panel, electronic injection, disc brakes on both wheels and, obviously, a larger displacement. We still don't have ABS, Ride Modes or Clutch Assist, but the bike is a top seller in the segment, a darling.

This looks like a great bike for many different people. Glad to see that Honda is giving you some well deserved attention. I also like the small bore bikes they are just a lot of fun and in some instance more capable than the bigger bikes. A good example of this is evident in Itchy boots latest video getting through knee deep African mud.

Nailed it Tanner Honda XR series are legendary, and this is what Honda are good at. Shame the Honda head office have dropped the ball in Aus with the 300 L and the 450L. Supply chain and model offering now in Aus is poor.

That looked like so much fun.

In the long run its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than ride a fast bike slow. I've been riding for almost 50 years starting on RD250, then RD350, FZ600(raced at Willow Springs and Riverside Raceway), Katana 600, and the best handling bike I ever had a Buell XB12 SCG Lightning. I did have a pretty serious high speed crash into K-rail on the Buell so I decided I really didn't need to go that fast any more so the bike I've had the last few years is a '76 RD400. Love the smell of 2-stroke in the morning. When I first saw the XR150L a few months ago I said I have to get one of these. I wanted a white one like everyone else but, figure I wasn't gong to be 3rd in line so I took the black one on the lot. Now that I've added some mods to it I am glad I did get the black one because I know think it looks better. The price was low enough to put on my credit card to use the miles for all the mods I want. I only have 165 miles so far and went 150 miles before I hit reserve on 1st tank. It took about 2 gallons for 75 MPG but, I feel that will go up as it breaks in. Cruises 55 easily in 4th or 5th and I had it to 65 on flat ground with my 230 lb. larda$$. So far so fun.

Cool little machine; awesome review too!!! As someone who daily rides his 2019 XT250, I can say that I personally love the "dorky" looks of a dual sport. I've gotten many compliments on it too!! 😉

I might have to grab one of these. perfect van camping and exploring bike. I ride a Xr400 with a plate but sure do miss my old xr200! Love the small bore play bikes and this is a great option.

Great video!!!

Cant wait to get this as my first bike once i get my license

I’ve ridden an 07 crf150f sense it was new that year and hasn’t let me down once amazingly reliable motor just change the oil and don’t let your carb plug up.

That look like the Brazilian Bros 150… I had one of those back in 2009 and I had a blast!

I've got a 2021 XR650L and I love it. I think the 150 version is a great commuter bike and you can't beat the price.

The dealership has one and I sat on it, it is much taller than what I thought it would be. Another bike that would be cool to have, but I definitely don't have the use or dream of having as of now. Then I test rode the 450RL and didn't pull a muscle trying to balance myself on that bike that day.

Es mi primer amor. Yo le modifiqué el faro, la suspensión y el asiento. La disfruto como ninguna en un "Off Road" suave porque su manejo es muy intuitivo, puedo manejarla sin confentrarme en ella y ver otras cosas en el camino... Es para ir lento y estar en el sitio casi sin prestar atención al manejo... Tengo también la XR 650L y la disfruto para otras cosas pero mi XR 150L es una moto lenta que me permite gran margen de error mientras aprecio mi alrededor. La amo.

This is probably the best review I’ve seen so far. People talk about ‘growing into’ or ‘growing out of’ a bike. I’m a busted up old C rider who is approaching 60 years old, on a fixed income. That said I think I’ll ‘grow into’ this bike as I get older yet, lol. I ride a Honda Monkey now, which I love, but I ride off road 95-% of the time and the little wheels have bit me more then once. Although experienced, yet not ‘fast’ I think this bike is a good, solid choice for me. Thoughts? Thank you, Mike.

Thank You Very Much For Sharing 👍

Finally did it went and put my down payment on a black one it’s already been shipped to the dealer should be here by next weekend

First! And I’ve been waiting for this video I want one

I love my 2019 I bought here in the Philippines, New here for under $1600 before add-ons.

Great review

My issue is that there are a ton of used XL250s, TW200s, crf230s, and klx250s. Looks good and it's a good price for new dual sport.

Nice video! I bought a Navi last year but now I want to sell it and buy the 150cc. They are only $2500 where I live brand new

Been thinking of adding one of these to the collection for friends & beginners to tag along with me for some light trail riding. Been watching your videos a while now, If you are ever in Florida and want to give an xr650l a spin/review your welcome to try and beat up on mine. They are pretty much bulletproof tractors in my opinion.

Bikes like these make great hardcore adv's. How - carry a 10ltr fuel container and u have a range over 500 miles and u can potentially go more places than any other adv. Drop it and u can always pick it up, u can clutch start it in 5m of space, and if all else fails u can push it. U could even carry it in most cars with wheels, handlebars and front guard removed.

The ULTIMATE adventure bike 😍

Loving small displacement machines.

Love your videos!Do you have any experience or thoughts on the XR650L at all?

Great review. But this model was never popular in Thailand as it is not sold there. In the Philippines it's available and there's where I bought it and enjoyed it. Congratulations to people in the USA who can finally get it too.

Was getting nervous about this wait on video drops haha

I hope I can get one in October. That’s when I’m going to get my license

I’ve always found it weird that everyone says that dual sports look bad. I’m personally a big fan of dirt bike like styling. So, for a first bike this is my option

Honda xr150 is awesome motorcycle I have mine since 2017 everyday use less maintenance gas saver and enough power

Thank you for sharing your experience, have you ridden or done a comparison with the SYM NHT 200

For what it is, it's fantastic!

I'm probably going to get one as an urban commuter, but man I'd love a supermoto version,

Its definitely a smooth bike, i have a 2008 125cc bros xr and its so like, old and clunky feeling, but my friends new 150 xr is soooo smooth

So you finally got Honda’s attention.. 😎👍🏻

Thanks for the review, well done. It's most likely an ok bike for its price point. One would think that for a few extra bucks saved up it would be well worth going after the crf or klx 300. At least a person would get improved hwy performance and alot more fun grinding the off road stuff... Maybe you'll do a back too back test video between the crf 150 and 300 related too the fun factor (s)... Which of these bikes is suited too which sector of riders... Thanks again for the your take on what you think of it... Cheers from the North

When I picked up my new 300l rally, they had one of these. I was really impressed with the value of it. Congratulations on the collaboration with Honda!

What a great looking and awesome dual sport!! What a great price too! Love it!!

JUST PUT A DEPOSIT ON ONE.. WHITE AN CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT ROLLING.. LOVE THAT IT HAS A CARB... A/V. FUEL 👍👍

Nice Video! I am trying to decide on a dual sport to meet my specific needs. And, would appreciate your answers to some of my questions on which one to choose. I am a large man 300lbs. Only need to use the bike when RV camping to ride on paved roads, dirt and gravel fire roads, sandy desert to take me to places where I can metal detect. Was thinking about a Honda CRF 300L Rally, The XR150 and The Kawasaki KLR 300 and Yamaha XT250. Is the XR150 enough? Can the springs and shocks be changed to accommodate my weight? All riding on trails will be slow and deliberate. Please help me choose the best bike?

Try a KLX230 dual sport for a starter bike and let us know what u think! Need more Kawa on your chanel :D I think it would be a great step up after that XR150L for people who want more trail riding on a great value bike!

My opinion is that is one of the best looking bikes out of all of the scooters and it's not a scooter but it is in the same price range

I've owned one for 4 years now. In Vietnam it's the ideal bike for the environment. Mine has 65k km on it. Fitted a big bore kit and it's really fun to ride. Amazed you can wheelie it 😂😂

The ultimate homie bike. But I would still daily it.

I think it looks good. It's the rear drum brake and carb that aren't appealing to me.

As a noob, this bike is what I'm looking for. Just hoping I can find a black one.

I love that Honda still makes Air Cooled bikes. But this bike needs to be Fuel Injected with a 6 speed…

Go for the xr650l, will not disappoint

Spot on. Been riding 40 years. I have 200 miles on my new XR150 and will keep it forever. Exactly what I expected and more. If you know what you want and have realistic expectations, you should love this bike.

Nice little bike. I’d have one.

Value? I suggest you try the Lifan KPX 250.. I have 5 down here you can come try out in Georgia.

Hmm, just the morning, my local dealer had one just,like that one. I have bought dozens from them, using the same salesgirl. She tells me list + $1000 freight 4:25 + $350 set up and other fees. So, in the range of $4500. + ttl. She says all dealers doing that. I called them a Stealership and walked.

I ride Honda XR 125L 2004 Its my first bike after chine scooter 50cc osome bike

How would you compare this against Yamaha's TW200? TW is more money for sure, but it looks more fun

Man, i miss the grom days :(

In Indonesia, we have crf 150l, cbr150, cb150r, adv 160, PCX 160, and newly released cbx150. Rarely people have above 250cc. 250cc above consider luxury. There are even adventure moto group/club that not consider 150cc to be part of the club, minimum 250cc. So sad sometimes motorcycle engine size devide us onto different social statuses. I have cb150x, I love it, affordable, very economical, fun to ride, yet very capable dual purpose as its light and you can pick it up by yourself.

I think most people misunderstand the rule or law on freeway riding. Speed has nothing at all do do with it. Engine size is the main factor. For example, in Oregon, to ride on the freeway a motorcycle is required to be 250cc and above.

This is probably a dumb question but I have to ask, this is a bike(I am sure like all bikes) that you have to shift the gears like a manual car? It doesn’t shift automatically..

This bike is literally everywhere in Chile

A Dealer quote of 7500 for the Honda xr150, true.

Just like everything great that comes along the STEALERships will ruin it. I dont think it will do well unless Honda floods the market with them. I called THREE different dealers and all three told me that they "are almost impossible to get so expect to have to pay around 5500 for one" I had thought this would be a perfect starter bike for my wife and a nice little ride for my 12yr old. But for that price I can do much better

How does it compare to a TW200? Born torn between the TW200, XL150L and the currently discounted ($3,999) KLX230L normal MSRP is $4,999.

So the CRF150L has not yet been released in the US market? Weird they opted for the XR over the CRF but I guess they were looking for a specific price point.

Thank you Honda

One of the best bikes to rent in Vietnam or Thailand 😎🥃

Would you figure a lighter guy on thr XR150, 143#, it would be faster and have even better acceleration?

If only they were actually under $3000. My local dealer wants an extra $1200 out the door.

I wanted the 650 but they don't sell them in Canada anymore so i got an afria twin

I just put a slip on exhaust on my 23 XR. Im waiting for a company to make some sprockets for it 😫

I'm 6'2" 250lbs I am just looking for a bike to take to and from work 40mile round Trip.. Can this bike carry a Rider of my size, mostly paved roads, a few dirt, and maybe a couple 2 Tracks on the way home??

how’s the 250f holding up on the road?

HOW COME NO ONE IS COMMENTING ON ALL THE EXTRA CHARGES? Priced at $3k, HOWEVER OUT THE DOOR PRICE will be close to $5k.. F-ing BS!!

If they made this in a more standard old school CL or scrambler style they would sell a million of in an hour.

Do you know about the klx 230 dual sport ?

Is it legal to drive this 149 cc in California freeway?

Wow I thought this bike was not available in the US

I was about to buy one until I saw the junk fees that the stealership added. I bought a venom 250 mini chopper for 2k instead