Used Bike Reviews - Honda XR650L

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9 жыл бұрын

The environment you ride in is just as important as the motorcycle you are on. Do you find yourself riding roads that are a direct copy of a surveyor's grid? With the Honda XR650L, discovering the hidden countryside is just a turn of the key away.
Host: Peter Monshizadeh
Videography: Nathaniel Spencer
Music: Ian Glanzman

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@cornish_boy6235 7 жыл бұрын

had a xr400 for over 4 years and literally wrapped it around a tree and it refused to die! have a had lots of amazing bikes since (gsxr, speed triple, fireblade, tuono, fz1, etc) yet miss that bike the most.

@mariomora7773 4 жыл бұрын

I had an XR600R thirty years ago, I am now 64 and want to buy either a KLR or an XR650L....I came close to buying a KLR today, but now thinking to go back with the XR650L...thank you for the great review and I hope at age 64 you still ride off road as well...

@philipthomas3938 2 жыл бұрын

Weight difference between a klr and an xr ? Kickstarter xr?

@mariomora7773 Жыл бұрын

@Thanatos a street bike...VIctory Cross Country

@nakedbeachrider8798 9 жыл бұрын

Great review. When you crash in the middle of nowhere, I like that I have no radiators to damage.

@erikbreaman9124 5 жыл бұрын

Yep... Other people can buy based on plastic color all they want..

@philipthomas3938 2 жыл бұрын

Better heat resistant quality metals ... what about an oil cooler?

@sammybarnes399 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely filmed in the South. Love the cicadas.

@alfredo-ferreira 3 ай бұрын

What a great review, dude. I'm looking at a 98 650L here in western Canada and your review helped dial the meter to 'yes'. Thanks

@micaKTM1290 8 жыл бұрын

Well put together video. Good job.

@drumsnbass 6 жыл бұрын

They don’t call it “the big red pig” for nothing! Vibrates plenty, chugs along well at lower speed, and cheap to fix. Simple, economical and affordable.

@theninja001 4 жыл бұрын

drumsnbass the big red pig is the 650R

@eriksforestryvision8751 3 жыл бұрын

@@theninja001 Dont be a dumbass yourself. The BRP has been referred to several models. Theres no bible on it, lighten up jackass.

@kylereynolds9908 2 жыл бұрын

@@eriksforestryvision8751 haha that’s literally the guys username !

@jakes197 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylereynolds9908 it literally says drumsnbass

@Oldsninetyeigth 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on changing out the front brake line to a steel braided unit. At first I was like what is this guy smoking but it made more sense later on. The front on my 1993 had expanded quite a bit this really tightened the brake up. For the rear I think it would make it to touchy or on/off ish IE easy to lock up.

@umarkedreturn8776 8 жыл бұрын

Great review I must say. I have had plenty of makes and models over the years (40 bikes since 1985) but never had an XR650L. Well, that is going to change this year. The KLR650 is a good bike, but heavy with a soft suspension compared to the XR. And the liquid cooling just adds another off-road problem you don't want to put up with. You look like a young David Muir from ABC News. Anyway, a great review. Thanks!

@mike300406 5 жыл бұрын

That was a good lookin year

@bjj685 4 ай бұрын

The best dual sport ever made. A real ride around the world bike. Simple effective and real nice looking dinosaur that with basic maintenance will never let you down.

@coast.cutter7552 4 жыл бұрын

The drain plug us in the frame and below the shifter, you pointed to the oil level check bolt on the right side of the bike

@Adventure-Spark 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from the UK, good vid! I have the DRZ 400E, great bike!

@slimjim7411 5 жыл бұрын

Just add $250 to the price for a 5.8 gallon fuel tank, and don't forget to swap the front sprocket.

@homecourtadvantagepe8581 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review

@thelaughingman79 8 жыл бұрын

i am 5"6 and i can ride the mighty L however it did come with a really short lowering link and shes still taller than i'd like. if you get alittle off balance at low speeds and have to put down a foot its alittle scary.

@filippogamberini7533 5 жыл бұрын

I would say to keep an eye on the engine. They are very robust but as in the nx 650 dominator when the engine overheat it can happen a detachment of the valve seat. Nothing irreparable but definitely could outweighs the cost of the bike itself!

@lancegallant3647 3 жыл бұрын

just bought a 2001 15000km love it so much what a fun bike to drive it awsome

@XR650L_GUY 4 жыл бұрын

I just aquired a 2013. I had to lower it with a kouba link but I love it.

@KReesethebeast 8 жыл бұрын

nice review thank you

@twing21able 9 жыл бұрын

Love my 2012 xr650L. Bought new and raised the bars up 3" and forward 3". Lowered an inch n three quarts. Fits like it should now!

@kravmagasma9211 8 жыл бұрын

+twing21able how did y7ou lower it , what is the best way i have a 2015 and for 10m months I am thinking about lowering it just not sure how it affects the ride and the side stand 1 and 3/4 would be just right for me I am 5 10 I can ride it the way it is but I would feel more confident in a tight trail what do you think?

@twing21able 8 жыл бұрын

+krav maga sma Lowering link from Kouba. Real simply do it yourself for a hundred or so. I am 5'10" and needed it. Handling is no diffrnt and the side stand is a bit tall but simple to park it on high ground. Way better on trail as I can now put both feet down for the most part. I am sure you would be better off as the damn bike is too tall for regular peeps. As for rear tire I had a MEFO super explorer and got ten thousand miles before it was toast, 95% tar. Recommend the MEFO by far as Dunlop is spent at 3000miles. I have five Scullcandy Air raid speakers cable tied to bars, w ipod, very loud and I get a lot of looks as funny in a fun way. Enjoy your link.. :)

@SolomonsMartialArts 5 жыл бұрын

does it affect the suspension? is there a seat that lowers it yet is more comfortable than the stock?

@ripmax333 8 жыл бұрын

37inch seat height in the lowest setting? does it come with a lift if you use in the high setting then? but if you use it on the type of roads shown in this video what's the use of having all that ground clearance?

@georgestickerman2057 8 жыл бұрын

Got a 2008 XR650L. GREAT!

@hejmuesli 8 жыл бұрын

I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into these reviews. Good job on them. I hope that isn't why you put out so relatively few videos. If so, try to simplify things. All we want is you to ride the bikes and talk about them. The exact details of how you do so is less important, so do it the way that makes it easiest for you :)

@zakaroonetwork777 4 жыл бұрын

This review was like an early 90’s Discovery Channel, Beyond 2000 episode. Ha ha ha.

@Cowboy4737 7 жыл бұрын

Nice revue,But the KLR was pulling me harder when choosing a duel sport.

@pauldavies5199 7 жыл бұрын

Bought a 6 month old R one in '02 Was a lovely bike but just not for me. Did a straight swap for a 600 Hornet a few months later and the new owner absolutely loved it

@katherineamadogomez30 6 жыл бұрын

hello friend, what is the torque of this motorcycle xr650l. regards

@stevedixon7785 7 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks - Love these bikes. got 3 of them. Re-jetting essential from new. Way too lean (Bullshit CA emmission laws) . Engine work is almost as easy as your Briggs & Stratton mower LOL

@sisdavid Жыл бұрын

How much should I expect to pay for a 2001 xr650l that is kinds rough and runs okay

@buddywilson104 6 жыл бұрын

I have the 2017 model.....love this bike......fun...

@jeeper5264 5 жыл бұрын

me too...I am 58 years old and LOVE this bike..it reminds me of my old XR75 when I was 13 only more bigger lol...I threw a XR's only pipe and a dynojet kit on it and it runs perfect...Dunlop 606's next

@morganmorales9474 4 жыл бұрын

I have my honda xr200 ,and i really like it.

@jontee2724 5 жыл бұрын

I've owned 3 of these bikes bout to purchase another, so I must say you nailed the review! Well said good job, so many reviews of bikes are such crap,

@bbjnimens 8 жыл бұрын

Your videos are good.. very informative... keep it up

@micaKTM1290 4 жыл бұрын

That old thing is in [pristine condition, WOW.

@ryanrehan2132 8 жыл бұрын

pls tell us about the top speed of that

@llshamelessll 6 жыл бұрын

Put the Sutton oil cooler on it and DONT use XR650L front sprockets, they are narrow and move on the countershaft eating it up. Use only CR450 front sprockets with a little grinding they fit tight and use all of the spline length. These 2 mods will make your XR last much longer and you wont have to change the oil as much because its not cooking it.

@augustusczar7375 4 жыл бұрын

Very good review. I feel like I'm watching motor week but for motorcycles 👌

@r_s_enduro 3 жыл бұрын

Dude is this hendersonville Tennessee?

@rickshaw6198 4 жыл бұрын

"Simple yet sweet." It sure is! In 2015 I bought a 2008 for 4500. It only had 1100 miles on it then, and now at 12 years old only has 1800 and still looks brand new. Ive de-smogged, rejetted the carburetor with 158/55 "Dave's mods" prescription, and installed an fmf powercore 4 pipe (onto stock header) and O. M. Gee, what a YUGE difference! Just those 3 things alone will turn it from a Japenese sewing machine into the real 650 it was destined to be! And remember boys and girls...don't forget to change out that thin front sprocket to a Fritzco e.g., unless you just want to pay for a new primary drive spline shaft after 2000-5000 miles!

@jasongoodman4739 7 жыл бұрын

good vid

@sudarshankanchha6934 4 жыл бұрын

May i order this bike plz

@pollepost 5 жыл бұрын

Turn signal switch, take it apart, clean all the small items in kerosene and lubricate with silicone grease. Issues will not come back.

@robr4596 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video. May I ask where you were filming?

@PracticalEnthusiast 4 жыл бұрын

This was all around the Lawrence, KS area.

@bomb00000 8 жыл бұрын

THAT BEGINING IS TO SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!~!!!!!! Im also gonna take this thing is for people whos not in the cites.

@twing21able 8 жыл бұрын

+bomb00000 city riding is perfectly acceptable. The xr is the better choice, especially in the city. People say oh, look, a dirtbike and 4 airraid speakers on bars, quite loud and great for the trail or tar is the Mefo explorer, out lasts any other tire bye far

@p6x2 7 жыл бұрын

Kudo's for a review without the "F" words punctuating everything. One main issue for any bike, is the lack of an ABS that insurance companies like to use as an excuse to ask you for more money.

@coast.cutter7552 4 жыл бұрын

Then lie about it

@jhenry7406 4 жыл бұрын

Myself I've experienced and scene low speed flop over due to abs in gravel prefer not to have it on any motorcycle

@p6x2 4 жыл бұрын

@@jhenry7406 Willis, ABS has evolved a lot since it was introduced on motorcycles. I don't know which bike model and year you experienced the issue, they now have sensors that check the axis and adjust accordingly. That being said, I am like you; old school from the days when there was zero electronics on the bikes. The pilot had to make the difference through his experience and ability.

@SolomonsMartialArts 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 it was the best dualsport when it came out and still is. the ktm s crf450L ... are enduro bikes with lights. the smoother bike are well over 400 to 500lbs

@ajvolz01 8 жыл бұрын

I need a manuel to put my bike back together.. any suggestions?

@orangelion03 7 жыл бұрын

If you havent found one yet, you cab buy factory manual on ebay for about $40.

@ajvolz01 7 жыл бұрын

The bikes together already , figured out the wiring by myself it was a Peach

@orangelion03 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! I just bought my XRL a couple weeks ago, but between work travel and being sick, havent had a chance to take it out.

@dalebixby2860 4 жыл бұрын

What's considered high miles for one xr650l?

@chrisiollich4890 3 жыл бұрын

I got over 48,000 miles, before the timing rails fail, partly my falt , Us Honda oil as much as posible 10/30.

@DearMajesty 7 жыл бұрын

Who in their right mind wouldn't want to uncork any of these bikes? It makes them run better and have more power, not to mention the cooling affect, which will certainly increase reliability.

@jacobgoins8374 7 жыл бұрын

Ehh, my KLR was uncorked, you know the common stuff. Yeah it was quick but my fuel range was cut in half, not worth it in my opinion. With the xr already having a small tank you would be lucky to get 50-60 miles out of it.

@DearMajesty 7 жыл бұрын

therooster 0846 60 miles out of a tank? I don't think your KLR was running properly...

@jacobgoins8374 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant 60 miles out of the xr with its 2.8 gallon tank, my KLR was getting about 120 miles out of a 6 gallon tank, which was shitty cause that was about as far as some of the gas station where I live.

@kyoakland 6 жыл бұрын

MotoBoy my dr650 on court with high-compression piston still gets the same gas mileage as my nephew's dr650 stock about 48

@nosoliciting024 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 xr650l, smog pump removed, fmf header, fmf muffler, fmf carb kit. Out of the crate, I could go 84 miles to reserve, after mods, 64 miles to reserve. Runs and sounds like a beast, though. Love it!!

@philipthomas3938 3 жыл бұрын

How difficult would it be for Honda to fuel inject this bike? 6 gears might be a bigger ask...

@johnnykwest7819 2 жыл бұрын

Throttle body injection is possible but not direct fuel injection

@albertptran 8 жыл бұрын

Still amazed that Yamaha still makes my TW200 and Honda still makes this XR650L. They need to make my TW and the 650L lighter though

@belkenator 8 жыл бұрын

I love my 87' TW200 with kickstart and electric. Of my two XR650Ls, one I have made very lightweight in comparison by replacing all lights with flush LED variants and giving it a tiny lithium ion battery. My headlight face has LEDs that I rigged as turn signals. Trailtech Vapor dash, plastic gas tank, passenger pegs removed. Surprisingly, aftermarket aluminium exhaust is no lighter than the stock one. Tubliss (brand) tire setup make it feel lighter because of less rotating mass. I've been wanting to obtain anti-slosh fuel foam but can't find any.

@albertptran 8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Belken anti slosh fuel foam? What is that

@belkenator 8 жыл бұрын

+Albert Tran The foam acts to prevent the mass of nearly 8lbs per gallon to g-out when you accelerate through turns. One has to fight against the force of gas sloshing about.

@albertptran 8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Belken Interesting. I handled some big KTM's in person last week. They feel like 200 lb less than my TW200. Amazing bikes that KTM makes

@StocksFarm 4 жыл бұрын

They need to join forces and make a TW650L lol

@Sebastian_Dinwiddie 7 жыл бұрын

Looks identical to an 80's XL650. Same bike?

@Ratbiker 7 жыл бұрын

nothing has changed over the years.

@waynes.2983 6 жыл бұрын

Only change is the rear brake went from drum to disc and suspension was beefed up a bit.

@UhYeahWhateverDude 5 жыл бұрын

Electronic start, a little more weight, a little more torque...but basically the same as the xl600.

@upaginit 6 жыл бұрын

Good video, only complaint is try to sound less like a news broadcaster lol

@beanzbeanz 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's what he's going for.

@evilsadvocate 8 жыл бұрын

bikes too heavy. had a 1986 XL600R and it would get stuck, have no traction, and when you dropped it holy fuck was she a heffer.

@jacobgoins8374 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've never had a problem picking up my KLR.

@evilsadvocate 7 жыл бұрын

yeah if you ever got your klr rear wheel stuck a foot under the mud i think you would change your tune

@jacobgoins8374 7 жыл бұрын

Done it many time, but I can deadlift quite a bit more than a loaded klr.

@tonyinfinity 7 жыл бұрын

Lift some weights sissy

@artmchugh5644 4 жыл бұрын

NICE ALFA !!!!!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😄😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

@ignacepeterano3932 2 жыл бұрын

I WANT TO BUY one moto this vidéo une adresse or mail please occasion think you

@zrig1 7 жыл бұрын

At the 2:00 minute mark you mention the frame is from the 650R. Not so. 650R fame was aluminum, not steel. While they may look similar, they are not the same frames. I have an 07 650L and love it.

@p6x2 7 жыл бұрын

He said the frame is a copy.

@ronrader575 6 жыл бұрын

He from the predecessor 600R. Not 650R.

@ronrader575 6 жыл бұрын

Said*

@micaKTM1290 4 жыл бұрын

He said 600R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@IRISH4486 2 жыл бұрын

He looks like a hard core biker. lol 😂

@frasercanyonballer 8 жыл бұрын

ahhh ,,,dummy pointed at the oil crank case oil check bolt ,,,the oil cc drain bolt is on the shifter side ,,,,,,,,just sayin you get a quick look at bolt at 3:38

@munkyassproductions9178 5 жыл бұрын

I get like 20 mpg lol

@johnnykwest7819 2 жыл бұрын

To save gas take off gas tank shrouds and smog delete and road tires I'm getting 60 mpg

@munkyassproductions9178 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnykwest7819 idk I'm pretty sure those shrouds help cool the engine and they support the gas tank. I haul ass tho.

@mike300406 5 жыл бұрын

Forget the R THE L is the better way to go and yes if you can buy new Tire's get Metzeler's radial's ther not cheap you can get 3 different sof - med-hard - med front - med rear I prefer if you can find a mint used low klm but good luk

@stephen1133 8 жыл бұрын

I would have got a 650L as a first bike, but they're just so damn ugly. I got a DR650 instead but its only marginally better. They really need to bring the XR650R back.

@ljstorr3014 8 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree bring back those 650r

@twing21able 8 жыл бұрын

+Stephen I guess you haven't had a look at mine. Changed the tank/seat, looks and fits the way it is supposed to, cheers