55mph is perfect. Should get good mpg at that speed. Slow down riders and enjoy the scenery as you ride by:-)

Good review. Why do folk hide their tags on YT and then hit the road where everyone can see it. Makes no matter to me just a curiosity

Great review man, just drove 18 hours round trip from Denver to pick up a black one in Utah. Zero regrets, coming from a CB650R and the XR is all I want to ride now!

So far every review has positive comments over all. Given the low price point, I'm not surprised there are some minor issues that people have. I'm interested in the off road results, because I have a larger bike for around town, but it's NOT a bike to take off road. So I'm leaning in the direction of this bike for off road fun. Being dual sport, I could drive on the roads that lead to the trails near my house.

I weigh 250lbs and hit max at 65-70mph frequently on highway. Likes to average 60mph.

I love my XR.. I'm upgrading a lot of small stuff, it's so easy to work on. Its the simplest gas powered device this side of a lawn mower.

Nice video dude. Had my eye on one of these for a while.

What about the clicking sound from the engine? I have that problem is new bike :(

So new update on my XR150L . At 300 klms (canada) doing 60 klms. per hour . After 1st fuel up drove additional 20 klms. The bike started to surge and buck wildly and backfireing . Made it home , changed out the gas and drained the carb twice, changed the spark plug . No results still acting the same so back to the dealership today will keep you updated . as my Navi is required a new speedometer cable under warranty it had to be booked in next week and the only other issue is my now dead battery in the Navi with just over 2400 klms on the scooter. Maybe cheap bike cheapest battery , note have done the AC to DC conversion could cause less charging over-all.

thinking about picking one up as my first motorcycle, slow but works for what ill use it for i think there will be a healthy aftermarket for it soon too

I have had mine a year, bought new in florence SC . I had no expectations of grandeur or high speed, but the midrange was lacking. i fit a 200cc piston/cyl (off ebay) w a cam w a midrange profile (came w the kit) , and a 26mm round slide NIBBI carb bought seperately. removed the emissions stuff. I tried an aftermarket CRF150 exhaust but was just unnecessarily loud and really didn't give any gain, so back to stock w the spark arrestor removed.. Had rebel gears make up a 2t smaller rear sprocket ad it will pull it just fine w out revving the snot out of the motor at 60, and gets there much quicker. I've hit 67 flatland, no bs no drafting gps verified and im 210 lbs in gear. I have a slew of other bikes, most are much bigger, but this is exactly what i got it for. commuting and no drama, easy flickable. I think more power could be had w a different ignition curve and def larger valves in the head but i'm happy where it is, great for commuting for me and throwing on the rail and taking places as its decent 2 up for short rides. Have had zero quality issues with it and have been riding/wrenching on bikes for well over 3 decades, it's a good one. This is a good review for sure, aligns with what i thought when mine was new and all stock.

My KLR650 had a vibration between 3300 and 3400 rpm. Turned out to be the factory crash bars were out of harmony, in any gear, at that rpm. Is it at 50 only, or at a given rpm?

Very informative vid! Is your 62 mph top speed measured by the speedometer or GPS? Every motorcycle I've owned has had an optimistic speedometer that reads up to 10% higher than GPS indicated speed. If you ever do a top speed video, it would be useful to see how the speedometer compares to GPS speed.

Checklist is good before riding away on a bike. Glad you added checking the tires. Think a blowout in a car is bad you never want one on the front wheel on a bike! Really looking at this bike but I really wish they had kept the kick start on it for the American market. Wonder if the parts can be got here to add it back...🤔

What speed do you hit before upshifting to 2nd on this bike? I'm new to riding and I don't lane split in traffic since I can't get speeds up fast enough 😂.

Not sure if anyone said it already, could drop a tooth on front sprocket to get to that higher RPM range. Doesn’t shorten the gears that much and makes your final gear way more usable hitting your 62 easier. Did it on my ‘23 Grom; no regrets!

I've heard that if you go from a 17 to a 16 tooth sprocket on the motor, it will take away the vibration.

My opinion the vibration at highter speeds seem to be caused by certain roadway surfaces and the tires are semi-offroad. I bet a true street tire would not vibrate. My first time riders concerns are remember to cancel your turn signals. As this bike does not self-cancel. This will save your life .

I think you can install a crf150f lowering link, if you wanted to lower it for a smaller rider

Mine has the same vibration. Same speed and rpm. Shift and it’s gone, or lay into the throttle it’s gone. Not worried about it.

Bike is fun as hell. Puts a smile on my face every time I swing a leg over.

its a beautiful bike, i love XR's. I currently have a CRF230F and its great

sweet scooter im looking at one my self to have in the tool box!!! hope your out chasing right now and #livetoride

Excellent review

That vibration is just the chain bouncing which is completely normal, i got mine up to 70 mph too haha, reserve is .9 gallons or 2.5L too

Good video. I'm not ready to give up my V-Strom yet, but the simplicity of this bike is awfully attractive. Might have to add it to my fleet of one. Bikes are like the last vestige of the Cowboy culture for most of us. Freedom, air flowing, time alone or with some buds, and a certain level of risk that makes it just a bit more appealing. Stay safe out there, keep your head on a swivel, and enjoy the ride.

Can it handle a 300 pound rider? Not looking to do anything crazy or extreme, just an amateur off-roader looking to put around in the woods.

Got my seat lowered by Burley Biker, Vail AZ. great work

The big issue I have with the US version is the lack of a kick-start. I've been driving the international version for a long while in SE Asia and a kick-start has been a useful thing to have.

How short do you have to be to need a lowering link on this? I ride an xr650l at 5’10 and have no issue. . .

When I ride my XR150L, I'm putting 100+ miles on it at a time on and off road. It's painfully slow on acceleration, the vibration through the handlebars is crippling and everyone seems to target me with their cars. Take it off the streets and now we have a great bike. Hooligan around town, peaceful grinding on the trails, hauling gear to a job or campsite. My history with old Honda ATVs and bikes is exactly this. Comparing this to a mile crusher like the Honda PCX, the PCX dominates on the streets.

So far, at 210 miles, I’m happy with it. The factory bags aren’t worth the $120. There are better options. The hand guards won’t protect your hands from much more than wind, bugs and small rocks maybe. But they look cool. My first tank didn’t get more than 60mpg but, I rode it over 60 miles on a 55mph road, varying the rpm’s. Mine only goes 62mph as well. I’m right at 200lbs and use it primarily as a commuter, 9 miles each way, over mixed terrain. Only a one mile stretch is 55. It’s mostly 35 and this bike is perfect for it. The loose gravel/rocks aren’t a lot of fun but, it’s not scary by any means. The dirt, mud and potholes don’t slow me down at all! Mine has the mentioned vibration also. I’ll put 500 miles on it, do the service, then start tracking actual mpg. I’m no spring chicken so I’m not digging into the throttle and will be a little disappointed if I don’t get near 100mpg. My first new bike was a ‘84 XR80. My brother got the 83 XR100. I think the grips are the same! Maybe it’s a mid/late life crisis, but I can’t see being any happier in a corvette than I am putting my fatazz around on my new XR150! It won’t pass anything but a gas station (I hope) and a smile! Fwiw, I have the white one and immediately removed the red (stickers) graphics which made a nice improvement (imo) to a black/white color scheme. Everywhere I stop, somebody asks me about the bike or comments positively about it. I was on a DR200 and ready to buy a Royal Enfield when I heard these were coming. I’m glad I waited.

What is your top speed on this bike? I'm hearing claims of 62-70, just asking

Hello, it has different things from the Xr 150 De Mexico, such as the exhaust and handlebar controls and the headlight.

Have 400 miles on mine now, and power delivery is still increasing due to break-in. My flat out speed so far, is at 66 mph, according to my iphone app (my bikes speedo is about 3mph slow). I also have the vibration and its worst at 46-48 mph , in 5th gear. Thought of the chain as a source, but it is still within factory spec tolerances. I suspect, since most of these models seem to have this same vibration issue, it may be a crankshaft balance issue, as I doubt there is a harmonic balancer in these engines (maybe you'll have to figure this one out for us, you are a mechanic!). Regardless, it is so much more fun to ride than my Triumph Street Triple was!

Tusk makes a shifter. But it is actually for a different bike. I seen a video on it. Guy had all kinds of red bits on his bike. Hope that helps.

My friendly advice for this one since i ride this on long trips here in philippines never attempt to open those cylinder head covers of any part of engine when engine is hot. The threads are so brittle it comes off with the bolts. They never made motorcycles like the 80's Honda CG125 and Philippines TMX155 that has very good metal quality. But dont worry this bike is nice if you do standard maintenance..very good mileage.

huge gains can be made by altering gearing,a simple way to try is by dropping 1 tooth on the front sprocket, that will help midrange acceleration and holding or even increasing top speed

My XR150L Absolutely does not start right up . What am i doing wrong ?

They have quite a week transmission that’s the vibration you are feeling but my one has not blown and I’ve done 32,000ks on it for the money it’s a great bike

Where you guys buying these? The ones in my area cost 6,000 USD

So highway is a no, but can take any backroad for long trips within reason.

I really wanna see more aftermarket support

The cg engines aren't counterbalanced so that definitely causes vibration. Im not sure about this exact engine

Thank you.

I heard those 125s don't send max power to the motor until 1000 miles

My Suzuki van van 200 goes 55mph all day long 65 top speed. Going to dealer to check out the new XL150.

I got the same bike a little over a month ago. Haven't noticed any vibration. Top speed for me is also just a little over 60mph, however I was told after it is broke in it will go a bit faster. I'm 66, love the bike, reminds me of my 1976 XL 350. I agree the shifter does seem a little close to the foot peg, and I wear a 10 1/2 shoe. I do wish it had some more aggressive tires suitable for off road. Haven't had a lot of time to ride, only got about 150 miles on it. Just got an action camera for mine and will be posting some videos.

Try unbolting the shifter on the splines and moving it up some . This is coming from a 6’2 dirtbike rider . That should fix your shift problem

Own a XR125 (technically its a NXR125) but it is identical to the xr125/150, it will only do 62mph maxed out but it does sound like the piston is trying to reach orbit 😅

Bought one today, at Lejeune Motorsports, Jacksonville N.C. msrp 2971.00 , add ons brought it to 4358.00. They did deliver it for free, I could have brought my trailer down there and got it. Oh well, welcome to dealer add ons. First 20 miles on it have been fun.

Make sure you dont accidently set it to reserve and forget or you will run all your gas out and be stuck since the reserve will tap the entire tank

Is it capable of the Highway or Freeway?

Bikes with E.F.I. tend to have "snatchy" throttle response so it's probably a good thing Honda went with a carburetor on this bike.

Could one cruise at 40mph just fine ?

Riding a bike just makes you happy

Damn fine document - pretty effective sales pitch, too. Honda probably should break you off some commission dollars~!

The wind issue is a thing. We have strong gusty winds near my house and a few times it's moved me over..scary

These look like great little bikes for the money.

i got mine 2 days ago and already shatterd the left mirror

I ran out of gas with it for the first time the other day. I couldn't remember what the average mileage per take they advertised but I was only at 155 supposedly. I was passenger alot that day so maybe I killed more then usual

So it doesn’t get the advertised 124mpg?

What was the full price for the bike

I don't like the foot pegs. Too small. I also moved the shift lever up 1 spline.

Air resistance will hinder your miles-per-gallon. Faster riding consumes more fuel. There isn't much "reserve power" available to the 150cc engines. They do their best, but highway speeds aren't their claim to fame. As a commuter bike, city bike or trail exploration bike, this is a viable option.

Going downhill with the wind at your back and premium gasoline, I can hit 60 mph. I love this little pirate bike!

Speedo light up?

No fuel injection engine

Cool

I have a $900 dollar 150cc scooter that can maintain 50mph, can also reach 55mph and has been pushed to 60mph, and this xr 150 is $2971 MSRP? and close to 4k out the door? Even 5k at some stealerships? Hard Pass just for some light dirt riding!! We now have adv scooters that can do light off road thses days

You love your bike. All that matters.

i dropped 1 tooth on my old vanvan and it tranformed the bike more than any other mod

Starts right up....pump gas, our corn farmer subsidy it won't start right up without additives and or draining full when it sits for 2 weeks or more

might want to look into a engine frame brace to protect your engine cases and foot controls etc, its a PITA to fix a busted engine case

Um, real XRs have always had tunable carbs. It's a cheap, affordable dual spotter, personally I'd prefer it to be Honda fighting red but there's that. If you have any gripes sell it and go buy a xr 650l...😏

Old VW's wave at each other too! Cheers...

The biggest downside I see to the 150 is it is a $2000 Chinese bike with a Honda label. MSRP at $2900 is not that bad of a premium but when Honda and the dealer jacks the price OTD to four or five thousand dollars is just a crazy price for a bike that the selling point is a low price point.

The only difference between Motorcyclists and jeep owners is, Motorcyclists have your back in an instant. Doesn't matter what it is or who it is.

No more corn in fuel is my vote

Its a baby starter bike for a reason. Hard to criticize it for what it is.

Bikers don't wave at me on my scooter😂

Interesting to see the demographics on who would want this as a full sized bike.

I can't get off mine

I'm 69 years old and a disabled veteran. My clutch failed on this bike after 223 miles because the bike wasn't assembled properly, and Honda will not warranty the bike. Also, the headlight failed and the starter will no longer work. I only have 223 miles on it and I have only driven on state and county maintained roads. Don't buy Honda.

A lot of this hardware is Chinese. Same as the Tao 250.

60 mph

Looks to be cheaply made??? The Honda xl 600r made in the 1980's were better quality and built better...

It’s a Mexico scooter.

I saw a wombat today

Take the rubber off the peg

Had my xr150l 6 mo. Wont idle after warm up. 12 miserable miles on this POS. Honda sucks

So about the same as a Himalayan.