2023 Honda XR150L: First Impressions and Off-Road Test
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Everyone! I did something I almost never do! I made up my mind and bought another bike!
On Friday morning I picked up my brand new 2023 Honda XR150L from Schroader’s Honda in Hendersonville, NC. As far as I know they were the only dealer in the area that had received any of these bikes. Jesse was super helpful and I encourage anyone that’s shopping for a bike to go check out their store.
Once I got the bike, I rode a nice leisurely 20 miles on rolling back roads to my work. One of the things I noticed about this bike is that everyone likes it. There’s something about it that appeals to people who haven’t ridden a motorcycle before. I let at least four beginners throw a leg over it and get a feel for the XR150’s size and weight. They were stoked!
Once work was finally over, I rolled out and up the parkway. The XR150 easily did the speed limit and was excellent in all of the sharp corners that the parkway offers. I got to test the headlight in each of the tunnels along the parkway and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s pretty bright despite not being LED.
A rip down through Bent Creek showed me that this bike is the real deal. The suspension is plush, it handles like a dream, and it’s really, honestly a comfortable bike. I think there’s some things I’ll need to change (pegs, handlebar risers, etc) but that’s all small stuff. I also found that I really like the stock tires. Honda learned it’s lesson from the Trail 125 and it’s crappy tires and actually stocked the bike with some really nice CST dual sport tires.
In all, my first impression of this bike is overwhelmingly positive. I think this bike is going to be a blast for beginners and experienced riders who are after a lightweight, easily maneuverable on and off-road machine that gets killer mpg. I know I’m very excited to use it!
Make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel so you can see other XR150L videos coming soon!
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XR150L is like the AK47 of motorcycles here in Southeast Asia. You can thrash it, abuse it etc. and it still works. My friend got this bike in 2015 and he did not have any issue on it, and it runs perfectly 8 years later.
That’s awesome! I’ve been putting mine to the test and it’s holding up great!
This bike for $3000 bucks is an awesome buy. As long as you expect what it is for the money, and know it’s limitations it’s great. I love mine!
Well said!! 👍
Exactly
The problem is, it isn't $3000. Many places are charging a lot more. Heck prep+ freight fees from Honda are putting it over $3000 let alone tax,tag, title etc.
This is not a good buy when the OTD is over $4000 IMO. A WELL proven bike, the Lifan X-Pect is a significantly better buy, with much better performance at a significantly better price. Honda gimped this bike for the US market. No Kickstart? smh
@@riv5438 yeah I do t know why they deleted the kick starter. I was disappointed with that. My bike OTD was just over $3400. Still happy with my purchase so far, but it’s new. Time will tell when it gets some age and miles on it.
@@aaronhansen8037 @$3400 I'd buy it too but I've been quoted $5300 OTD and I just can't do it. I went with something else at this point. Glad you got it a good price.
I just got back from Connecticut on my Honda xr150! I am from Massachusetts. 95 interstate Highway 65, 68 downhill 73 without any problem! I put 700 miles in one week! It’s awesome machine
Oh wow! That’s so awesome!!
i’m picking this up tomorrow!! at 40 years old it’s my first bike. other than a moped when i was 14. son in law is taking me to pick it up and teach me to ride!
That’s so awesome! Congratulations! I hope you love the bike!
I am very proud to participate in the manufacture of that motorcycle 😃
Hi Miguel where are they made?
Sí ¿dónde se fabrican? :)
@@paulbest6679 Most of the parts were made in China, but it was fully assembled in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico.
I love the motorcycle! Thank you for the hard work that went into it!
Bought one yesterday for my very first motorcycle. Thank you for your video. It encouraged me in my new journey.
Congrats on your purchase! Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy your new motorcycle!
Thinking of getting one myself
This bike was released in Brazil in 2003 as nxr 150 bros and this 2023 model is exactly the same as 20 years ago with small aesthetic changes. And man this is a war horse.
That makes me happy to hear! It’s a fantastic machine. Simple as can be but fully capable!
@@OffRoadRodeo check out some pictures from the 2003 to 2008 with the square rims, for me its the most beautiful of them, same bike but more vintage look!!
You have got to be one of the luckiest people alive. Riding that route on the way to work wow. ❤
I am very lucky! Thanks for watching!
I had a 1972 CL100 when I was a kid. Your XR150L sounds just about the same as I remember. Brings back some great memories. Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
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.
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing that info!
I Just Got Mine 5.30.23 did some street riding and stopped by a local baseball field and did some light offroading . This bike is just too much fun . Ive had mine up to 50 - 55 and its so enjoyable . Seems like im going faster than i am . Totally able to overtake cars and the bike itself is just unintimadating . This will make a great starter bike for new riders . Slow Mythodical Funness .
Well said! It’s a great bike to zip around and explore on!
@@OffRoadRodeo slow methodical funness
Best U.S. ride review I've seen yet. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I just bought one today cant wait to get my license! My first bike
That’s awesome! Congrats and enjoy!!
I'm also 6-2 and picked up my XR150l in Kalispell, MT yesterday for $3,669 OTD. Couldn't agree more with your review. Love this bike.
Did you get up the mountains yet? Have you rode it on 93?
@@thejubieexperience No Hwy 93 for me. Just Forest service roads around the Thompson River in the Lolo National and back roads into town.
Congrats on the new bike! You’ve got some beautiful country to explore on it up there!
Got mine 2 weeks ago here in Mississippi OTD with 4 years total factory warranty $3670. Very good bike for the money 💰
Like your commentary and your mannerism. You speak like a gentleman. I bought the Honda CRF 300 back in 2021 and am pleased with it. This XR150 looks like a lot of fun and at a bargain price. Safe riding my friend
Thank you! It’s a wonderful machine. Safe riding to you as well!
What a lovely commute. Lucky you. This bike is great for RVers as well. In that instance it’ll cruise at highway speeds all day
Thanks! This is a great place to live and ride! And you’re absolutely right in that regard 😂
Hey there, Filipino viewer here. I've driven that bike and its derivatives here in the Philippines and they are fantastic, reliable bikes. These bikes are used in our more rural areas as they are very well suited to such environments.
I don't understand Honda's price premium on the US market. That same bike locally retails for 97,000PHP which is around $1,700 bucks, and here they are charging you guys for 3k. They also did the same thing with the small 150 ADV scooter.
Maybe bec of import tariffs or something IDK, but generally its a good bike but sucks that you guys have to pay that much.
Hey! That’s awesome! I can tell this machine is going to be fun to ride and I’m really happy to hear that the ones you’ve ridden have been reliable. I’ll be using mine to commute and ride dirt mostly so it sounds like the right tool for the job!
It does suck that they’re so much more expensive over here, but I’m just glad they finally brought it to the United States!
Tariffs aren’t the problem. The bike is made in Mexico which is part of nafta. Which means almost all trade between Mexico, Canada and America is not impacted by tariffs. They’re just price gouging.
They're just price gouging because we don't have any bikes under $4k in the US. They know they can get away with it.
@@Britsout4429American liability laws and lawyers. Here in the Philippines if you kill someone accidentally you pay the funeral expenses. That's it.
@@LV_CRAZY. I spent 5 months working in the Philippines in 2008. Bought a new Suzuki 125 “Shogun? Can’t remember now what it was called. I was told by 2 different people, if a bus hits you and your not dead, he’ll back up and run over you again to make sure. Because a funeral is cheaper then a hospital.
Great video
Thanks!
This bike is being sold in Brazil since 2006. The early versions were carburetor fed and since 2009 came with a fuel injection, some years later, I believe in 2011 they allowed flex fuel (ethanol or gasoline). Since 2016 (+/-) this bike comes with a 160cc engine which many owners redeem worse than the original one. (its called Honda Bros there and costs BRL 20,500 or US$ 4,100 + freight)
Woah, that’s cool to know. Thank you for informing me. I am really excited to get to know this bike better!
The NXR Bros 150 and Bros 160 are Extremely popular down here in Brazil. They look good, are reliable, relatively affordable and approachable. AFAIK, Honda builds the Bros bikes in one of their Brazilian factories. I know there are at least two Honda motorcycle factories here; one in Sumare, near Sao Paulo, and another in Manaus, in the middle of the Amazon rain forest. The bikes sold here are fuel injected and can be run on both unleaded gasoline and/or ethanol biofuel (which is produced in Brazil from sugar cane and readily available at the fuel pumps all over the country). I am really happy to see Honda bringing a version of this bike to the USA. Its affordability, approachability, good looks and fun factor will likely help bring many new people into dual-sport motorbikes and off-road riding.
@@sganzerlag That’s very interesting! And well said! 👍
If we were honest with ourselves, and what actually brings us joy, it's probably a simple bike on a ride in the country to visit a friend. 124mpg is no joke. It'll get you to where you really wanna go, and not cost you much getting there. It's perfect.
Perfectly said!
I have owned almost every style bike through the years. I got a Benelli 135 and that little machine is nothing but joy.
That’s so cool! The Benelli seems like a fun bike! Enjoy and be safe!
I've been watching coverage of this bike. Must be the right bike at the right time. I had a Suzuki DR200 and it was a hoot for bouncing around in town and a little tractor on trails. Was disappointed that bike never got more coverage or aftermarket support. From what I've seen, it had slightly better specs and build quality than the XR150L. Will be interesting to see how popular the Honda becomes.
I’ve ridden the DR200 before and that’s a fantastic bike. It’s actually what I took my motorcycle license test on. Very similar in some ways and yet very different in others, for sure!
Yeah I’ve owned a couple DR 200’s. They are good bikes, but that Mikuni carburetor was a pain. The Suzuki is definitely a better quality built bike than the 150L. Suzuki updated the appearance, then killed it. As power wise the 150l I think has as much power. The suspension is better on the DR.
@@HappyHermitt yeah I replaced my DR with a TW as well. That is an awesome bike.
They're extremely popular in Southeast Asia I bought a 2023 in the Philippines for $1800 or 98000 pesos brand new and I absolutely love I weigh 250lb and my wife 85 lb and it packs us at 55 60 no problem not even pushing it hard
I never got a dr200. Idk why. I wanted one. I didn’t pass this time. It’s in my garage with hand guards installed. Over 100 miles already.
I bought a red XR in January in the Philippines. Like you, I'm 6'2" as well & I fit fine, even with my wife on the back. Its no Goldwing though..lol. I really like the bike. I paid just over $1800 OTD with a free helmet, shirt, insurance, registration ect. Buy a PIAA horn, fits perfectly and is LOUD. Filipinos live and die by the horn..lol. I've farkled mine quite a bit..skidplate, bars, handguards, grips, risers, wide footpegs, horn, phone mount, pz27 carb..(no more choke ever needed) detachable rear box.. It's fairly popular here. The height scares off a lot of people though.
Congrats on the new bike! Beautiful scenery out there. Great review!
Woah! That’s absolutely awesome! I’ll have to look into that horn and those accessories! Thanks for watching and thanks for pointing me in the direction of those!
@@OffRoadRodeo If you lived closer, I would give you one of those horns. It came with 2 and I only needed 1. It's crazy loud and the XR already has the horn relay. It tucked into the same spot with the same bolt using the same connectors. I paid approximately $12 for them.
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Was looking for more videos on this bike last night and was disappointed by the lack of them, and then of course you upload one 😂🙈
That’s how I felt earlier this week haha if you have any requests for things you’d like to see me do with it, please just let me know!
This is what I need to go back and forth to work. That's it
It’s great for that!
This bike is NOT a Highway 66 Cruiser - anyone who buys it primarily to cruiser the Highways is an idiot. It is built for a purpose, a certain market.
Years ago, I worked on a very large property - nearly 1,000,000 acres. Bikes and horses were our means of transport and working the stock. We had a choice of a number of bikes of several makes from a 150 Honda trail bike to a 650 Yamaha Trail bike. Everyones favourite for cross-country work was the little Honda - it was just so much easier to handle, negotiate steep, rocky terrain and lift up after an “incident” (which happened numerous times per day due to the nature of the ground we were chasing sheep and cattle over). On the highway - size matters. In the bush, in difficult terrain, size can be a distinct disadvantage. This appears to be a great, fun little bike. Nice, honest review 😁👍🇦🇺
Well said and thank you!
Recently picked one up too - so excited to see you have one. Super relevant content! 😂
I’m stoked on this thing and it’s awesome how many people have them already! I hope you’re enjoying yours too!!
Awesome bike for the money, it’s been helping folks get around rough and gnarly South America for than a decade. They should sell the legendary Honda XR250 “Tornado” to the US. That bike became discontinued everywhere, even in Brasil where it was originally build since 2003. Only in Argentina, is the Honda Tornado being sold brand new, I’d say that if that model makes it to the US just like the XR150L has, then the legendary Honda Tornado will easily and very fast, be sold again massively all across our beloved American continent again. Greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
I hope Honda brings that model here! It would sell really well, I think!
150cc is the sweet spot for cheap commuter and trail bikes. Loads of fun! I have a 150cc four stroke dirt bike and its a blast!
You’re absolutely right!
I’m from Asheville!! Bought a 2013 650 xl from them back in 2013. Great dealership.
Oh nice!! Great place, really personable and friendly folks over there!
That was the best most informative video I have seen in a long time! Congratulations on your purchase and thank you. Ride safe.
Thank you for watching!
Bought 1 three days ago. 126 miles so far and I'm really enjoying it!
Congrats! I hope you enjoy it! Ride safe!!
I was at the Honda store today and they had one in the showroom, I was impressed for what you get for the price. They will sell like hotcakes. Great video, ride safe.
It’s a lot of bike for not a lot of money! Thanks for watching!
This bike is overpriced. They gimped it in the US market and gave it nothing better that other markets have while charging more.
A VERY WELL proven bike in the Lifan X-Pect is a significantly better buy
I've got a 1980 xl185s bought new in Waynesville NC. I loved riding from Bent Creek over to Mills River then up Yellow Gap to Brevard all gravel. Mine still starts with a couple of kicks. Your bike looks great and worth every penny.
We are very lucky to live where we do! Thanks for watching!
Great bike. Had this like a first bike before it was stolen. Really good memories!
Sorry yours was stolen!! It’s a wonderful machine!
Thanks, I am soon going to buy one for Lara, she has wanted her own bike all her life.
Thanks for the video, it has solidified my intent.
Looks like Honda has nailed it again.
Took delivery of mine this week and couldn’t agree more with your overall 1st impressions. I’m extremely interested in the upgrade details as you add accessories, especially the aftermarket skid plate options. Will be watching your XR content closely. Nice initial review!
Thank you for watching! I’ll have more soon!
You can add halogen or LED headlights, right?
I had a 2012 xr 125 it never let me down not 1nce in the 3 years I had it I used to ride bridle paths to work brilliant off road
That’s awesome! They’re wonderful machines!
wow.. it looks like the electrical system has been changed for North America. So far the head light would not light up by default without engine running and would dim and pulse at idle. Great for us. It is one of the most common mods to do to XR150L, they done that to North American model already.
Nice!!
In the market and after 3 thousand😉 review/ride videos. My 650cc minimum has slowly lowered to 300. Now you got me thinking again👍
Thanks for this. I'm going to pick one up next week. Wasn't expecting much. But u changed my mind a little bit
Hope you enjoy it!
Nice video! Was close to buying this bike! It was between this and an 1988 Honda NX 250cc. My Honda dealer recommended the NX over this surprisingly. Either way looks to be a great bike for the price but a bit funny when you compare it to a 35 year old dualsport to see how things have progressed. Ultimately went for the NX for the lower seat height, 6speed and extra power. The NX was way ahead of its time but nice to see an affordable dualsport come to Canada.
I had been after one of the NX 250's for a while. I couldn't find any for a reasonable price with decent mileage. I'm glad you found one. Those seem like great bikes. 6 speed would be nice to have!
And both bikes are Carbureted !
00:57 I had to half choke it this morning.
That’s what she said! lol
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Congrats on the new XR150L, and thanks for the owner's review! I'm planning to snag one of these this summer, so I'll be watching your reviews and opinions as you get more miles on it. BTW... you're SO LUCKY to live near the BRP and ride that daily. I live in Houston, TX, but I've ridden the length of the BRP and the Shenandoah Skyway a few times lately. Those routes are fantastic for cruising on smaller or slower bikes. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thank you for watching! I feel very lucky to have all of this beautiful riding so close. I'll definitely be posting more about the XR150 in the near future. The next time you pass through this area let me know and we can ride! Cheers!!
Thanks for the informative video. Although it’s a stretch to call a fire road “off road”. In Idaho, that’s called a road. Can this bike make it down a muddy single track, over logs, rocks, etc. as well as maintain a comfortable 55+ mph on a paved road?
At $3,000, if so, it’s a steal!
There’s no legal Singletrack for moto in my immediate vicinity because of the National Forest, unfortunately. So I was doing the best I could 😅
If you have any interest you can scroll through my other videos. I’ve ridden it at Windrock Park (OHV park in Tennessee), on sandy Singletrack in Florida, and on Singletrack in Pennsylvania and so far it’s been a champ. No mechanical failures with the exception of a bad battery!
I have one with 15000 miles , 0 problems, I use it ussually in Highways and in the city, less in trails. Is not for cruising, i wouldn t say is an idiot , i have seen many drivers doing long trips with the xl ( more than 5000 miles) being bulletproof the only thing you need is some money , more time and willing to enjoy life.
Good to know and well said!
Sick vid dawg I'm getting one soon
Nice! I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks dude you live in a beautiful place
Thanks for watching! I’m very lucky to live somewhere so beautiful!
Awesome bike and video thanks for showing.. Live Long & Prosper!
Live long and prosper! 🖖
notice you didnt really use the insta360 footage.. was that mount and set up very bad for filming? i see it bouncing around so seems like maybe the footage was too blurry and shaky to use.
Great question. No, that mount works surprisingly well. I think something styled closer to a RAM mount would work better though. I didn’t use the footage mainly because I was feeling lazy. 4K footage can only be exported via a computer and I edit everything on an iPad. I was being lazy about editing on one and exporting to another.
I should add that the camera has excellent internal stabilization which makes the video quite smooth despite being on bumpy terrain.
This bike is being sold in my region for a little over $2000 converted. It might be just what I need to start some light off-roading.
You're lucky it's so inexpensive there. It'll be a great bike to explore on!
Let us know what you get for an out the door price.
Have 12 miles on mine. About to go out and put some more on it.
Congrats! I hope you enjoy it! Ride safe!
A LOT of the items on that little bike look EXACTLY like my Hawk 250 but that makes perfect sense because of the joint venture with the Chinese company Sundiro Honda in Mexico.
I keep saying, what came first the chicken or the egg? Haha 😂
Vid makes me Miss my 250L rally, need to pick up another one!! Another North Carolinian here!!!
Hello, neighbor! You should. We live in such a great place to ride bikes like these.
Nice review.
Anxious to see how these are going to be modified.
Thank you! I have a few modifications in the works as we speak. Stay tuned!
I love small displacement motorcycles. I started riding in SE asia on a Honda Wave 125cc. Ive always wanted to get one in the USA. Ive owned a Suzuki marauder 805cc and a Yamaha vstar 250cc. the Vstar was the smallest i could find that was suitable. but now this Honda looks pretty awesome. looks like a great commuter bike. i'm also 6'2" so i like that you mentioned it's comfortable for you.
I love them too. I sold my VStrom and went from having that to having the CT125. I’ve had loads more fun exploring on a small displacement bike in the woods than I ever did on the 1000cc bike. 👍
I love mine. It’s perfect. Wanted it for around town and camping.
Perfect bike for those duties!
I'm Going to Be Watching This Video Every Day for Motivation Until I Buy a Honda xr150L. Thank You for This Video.
Thank you for watching!!
I've been curious about this bike since hearing it was coming to the US. Yesterday I happened to be by the Honda dealer and stopped in to see what they had in stock. I was pleasantly surprised they had two XL150's in the showroom. I have to say I was very impressed by the bike overall for the price.
I bought a DR650 last June, so am not in the market at the moment. I have a Kimco Spade 150 I used to commute and explore on for about a year and have kept it around as a spare bike, but have been considering selling. I had a blast on it and even did a 1200 mile tour on it in 2021. If most of your riding is city and back country roads a 150cc is plenty of fun and gets the job done.
When I sell the Spade, It will be hard not to pick up a XL150 as a back up and small explorer.
It’s nice to switch between my BMW F650, my CT125, and now this! Different bikes for different jobs. The DR650 is an excellent bike. I hope you’re enjoying it!
@@OffRoadRodeo I very much am. I've put about 8k miles on it so far.
Buy a Hawk...basically the same bike, bigger engine, fuel injection, a lot cheaper
I am buying one. Looks like a blast!!!
It's a great motorcycle and very fun!
I have a second hand, already ran 40k km, and has histories of crash before I made mine, and it still works or runs fine. If I'll have money for a new one, I'll choose an XR just the same.
That’s awesome!!
I want this as my learners bike
It’s a great bike for beginners and it’s really durable and reliable!
At 8:38 towards the middle left of the screen you can see a slot. Turn this with the motorbike key and you will find a small tool kit insde!
neat-looking bike, awesome off-roader!
Agreed! This thing rocks!
I've been looking at one for my first bike.. great video 👍
Thanks for watching! It would make a great first bike!
aye man im gonna try to find you one day on the parkway me and my friends always go riding up there on dirt bikes
Sounds good! I’m up and down it nearly everyday!
@@OffRoadRodeo hell yea man I look forward to it
Great video! Thanks for posting.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
This looks as close to an old school (1970's) dual sport as I've seen in a long while. Long rides were not great on bikes like this back then. I doubt that has changed much. That said, I rode bikes similar to this around town when I was 14. It looks like a great bike for that and it also looks like a great bike to ride on county roads where speed limits are 55-ish. To me, it is the cheapest bike I've seen in ages that is actually usable. It's even got a luggage rack! 🙂
Well said!! And the rack is a nice touch for sure!
This is the most popular model in Latin America also they have the XR 190 fuel injection, wonderful machine
Strange they opted not to bring that model here. Perhaps the cost would bring it too close to competing with the CRF300?
@@OffRoadRodeo I already found out the price brother and the Xr 190 costs approximately 3600 dollars with taxes included, in Central America and South America I think it is a great price and an excellent machine!
Excited to see more adventures!
There’ll be plenty more to come! 😀
It's a bullet proof tank of a bike. It's a Honda. The reliability will blow you away.
It’s really blown me away to this point. I’ve really beat it up and put it to the test. I’ll have a cool video on it from Windrock Park in TN out soon.
We agree the tires are pretty good in most conditions (watch it in the mud though).
Thanks for the heads up. Your videos were very helpful in me deciding to pull the trigger on this bike. Thank you for that!
@@OffRoadRodeo Maybe we will get to ride together sometime. We are planning trips to do the BRP and SM500
Super cool bike man. Congrats. Thank you for the review.
Thank you for watching!!
I bought the same bike in México for a couple of hundreds less and I super like it.. 19:07
Nice!!
My brothers both had the SL100s back in the 1970s when they came out. I this this is a nice replacement that has been missing i; the line up fir a long time. I’m thinking about buying one and I’m in my 60s…
It’s a really great combination of old school size and modern dual sport styling. Its a great bike!
Honestly an off-road bike no matter what the price should come with a skid plate. I know they don’t always. It’s a really interesting do it all bike for the price.
Totally agree. Had a heck of a time finding one for this thing too as parts aren't readily available in the USA for it yet.
I'm really loving riding it around so far!
Looking at this for my first motorcycle. Something i can use to get around town or when out doing things on the farm.
I think it’s the perfect bike for what you’re looking for!
Nice video. One of the bikes I was excited about at the Toronto motorcycle show. Light and I found it comfortable. Just for the higher speed roads around Toronto it wouldn't be the best choice. BTW, what a gorgeous dirt road in your video.
Thanks for watching and I’m very lucky to have nice dirt roads so close. 👍
Very comfortable to ride the seat height the handle bar the suspention they are good. Backride has no complain very comportable seating position.
Assembled Honda Philippines 97,000 Pesos - around 1,700 USD
Wow, that's a deal! I hope you are enjoying yours!
We get so ripped off here in the United States, I paid $4100, included tax and plates
This reminds me of my 1st 2 Hondas 1st was a nx125 2nd xl185. Also reminds me of quality version of a Hawk 250.
Definitely some old school aspects to it.
Someone commented and said it looks like a knockoff of the Chinese motorcycles. All I could think was "What came first, the chicken or the egg?"
great review
Thanks for watching!
I just got rid of my Monkeh because it just under powered for a big guy like me, if I wanted a small bike again this would be it!
I feel you. Theres definitely contrast between this and my CT125.
makes me want one my first bike i bought was an early 2000's xr125 it was awesome did want a cruiser but this looks fun
It’s a fun machine! I’m looking forward to using mine!
Fantastic video. Very informative!!
Thank you!!
This seems like a bike out of the 80s. Awesome!
For sure! It definitely has some old school characteristics!
RAMBO
Nice review. I picked mine up last Monday and couldn't be happier. Did I want to get another XR650? Yup! But I'm 54 and off-road it's just too much bike at 5'7". P.S. PLEASE turn on your high beam!
Congrats on the bike! It’s a fun machine and it’s very manageable! And will do!
Congrats on the new bike! I was torn between the XR150L and the Grom. I decided to go with the Grom because I found a used 2022 in yellow loaded down with mods for $3500. So far its been a blast compared to the 2019 Grom I previously owned. It feels bigger and way more suited for longer rides with the extra gear and seat shape, not to mention all the new goodies on the gauge cluster. I'm glad to see Honda still trailblazing the modern small bore market with bikes like the XR150L. Most don't realize if they gave these small engines a chance they'd see the benefits, such as low cost of fuel, parts and insurance as well as nimbleness on the roads.
Well said! I’m glad you’re enjoying your new Grom! Honda really knocked it out of the park with these!
Considering the Monkey myself, i just think the Groms look like a circumcised Transformer schlong.
Very impressive - looks like it would be great for around town.
a new xr 150 starts at 2,999 dollars a lot cheaper than a used grom? DO THE MATH???
@@brucesweatman2146 They hit you with extra fees. So this is amazingly $4882 out the door!
DO THE MATH!
Thinking of buying this or a 2-3 year old KLX 230 for similar price Both solid rides but new is new so leaning to the XR
Great review. Cheers!
Much appreciated!
I was looking at it this last weekend. I love it and will buy.
I’m really enjoying mine! If you get one too I hope you enjoy it!
If it's anything like my Kawasaki KLX 150, a big bore kit could really transform this little Honda.
There seems to be some options out there already too!
Nice video. You’re going to hit 1000 subs soon, haha
Thank you! And it’s getting close!
What a wonderful bike
It really is!
Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
The parkway is gorgeous year round. I live in Marion, just down the mountain from Asheville 😎
Nice! We are lucky to live where we do! It’s beautiful country here!
@@OffRoadRodeo we sure are brotha! Can’t beat it!
If I had one, my future mods would be a aftermarket pipe(not loud but lighter), anti gravity battery for removing some weight up top, a DID x ring or o ring chain and the Honda hand guards.
Those would be great upgrades!
I have fallen love with this bike, but unfortunately this bike is not being manufactured in INDIA, really enjoyed watching your video, God blesses you always & enjoy your safe ride. Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m sold after watching this & other vid reviews. If you find an after market windshield please post it up. I’m hoping to have a low cost practical, fun, mild use “ LT. Adv Honda Rally.!” LOL !!!
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned, accessory updates coming soon!
I'm new to bikes... but is that what we consider "off-road"? I actually just bought an XR150 today as my first bike... Thank you for the video by the way.
Congrats on the new bike. I hope you enjoy it!
Just depends on your definition I suppose. Would I have liked to have done this on singletrack? Absolutely. But sadly there’s no legal singletrack immediately near me.
Thanks for watching and ride safe!
It sounds like the space ships on The Jetsens cartoon. It will be interesting to see if it gets a bump in power after it breaks in.
It really does 😂