I have a 2023 xr650l, it took years of physical therapy toget back. This bike is a perfect match for where I live. Bike is a great platform for many different riding styles.
I have to disagree, this bike isn't a classification, all of its own. The KLR is over 100 lb heavier, the other bikes such as the Suzuki are probably close but the Yamaha no way! And if it came down to getting a Honda or a Suzuki definitely go with the Honda.
Heavy and tall doesn't bother me. My problem is the fact, that I am Austrian. I can't buy one in my country, we got Euro 5 here. If I import one, I won't get a licence for it. So it's really a shame. Would love to go back to the roots. But all I can do is keep on dreaming. 😥
@@bobloffel2000 Austria? Then KTM is your answer my friend! the 500 EXC-F is the next bike I’m purchasing, much lighter and more performance than my old XR 650 that’s for sure! I do love my XR however I ride it to work almost every day, I’ve owned it since 2012 and it has 18,000 miles on it still runs great.
I recently traded off a 2018 XR 650L. Very impressive bike. Handle grips just seemed to small, at seventy miles per hour the wind drag was so bad you literally got to hang on. I need something with a windshield. Lol
Well, something with the windshield is going to be twice as heavy and way more cumbersome for off-road applications. I’ve had a 650 since 2012 and I just keep it at 55 or 60 tops on the street.
Cant believe they are still making xrs. Absolutely legendary
I had one. Would love to have another. Bike is bullet proof, reliable and fun on and off road.
XR600 this is very good
Wow! Great vid. Right to the point, states the facts and offers comparisons. Perfect video for guys like me who are shopping and want straight info.
I have a 2023 xr650l, it took years of physical therapy toget back. This bike is a perfect match for where I live. Bike is a great platform for many different riding styles.
Glad you didn't give up
Hope to see you out there!
Barely any hybrids on the road these days
Great video but I don’t know why you kept showing footage of the XR 150 L instead of the XR 650 L in the beginning and ending of the video
This bike is fantastic, go road riding then off road riding, reliable and fun
I have to disagree, this bike isn't a classification, all of its own. The KLR is over 100 lb heavier, the other bikes such as the Suzuki are probably close but the Yamaha no way! And if it came down to getting a Honda or a Suzuki definitely go with the Honda.
I had a 1997 and this looks like it hasn't changed but the price tag. Was a great bike.
Oh my God, I want this bike.
Well get one then! you can find a used one very cheap, but a word of caution. They’re heavy and very tall.
Heavy and tall doesn't bother me. My problem is the fact, that I am Austrian. I can't buy one in my country, we got Euro 5 here. If I import one, I won't get a licence for it. So it's really a shame. Would love to go back to the roots. But all I can do is keep on dreaming. 😥
@@bobloffel2000 Austria? Then KTM is your answer my friend! the 500 EXC-F is the next bike I’m purchasing, much lighter and more performance than my old XR 650 that’s for sure! I do love my XR however I ride it to work almost every day, I’ve owned it since 2012 and it has 18,000 miles on it still runs great.
I am sure lots of people are cross-shopping XR650Ls and XT250s.
Without question, you gotta go with the 650!
Exactly the same as my 99' XL650L Only graphics are different.
I recently traded off a 2018 XR 650L. Very impressive bike. Handle grips just seemed to small, at seventy miles per hour the wind drag was so bad you literally got to hang on. I need something with a windshield. Lol
Well, something with the windshield is going to be twice as heavy and way more cumbersome for off-road applications. I’ve had a 650 since 2012 and I just keep it at 55 or 60 tops on the street.
Change the grips and buy a windshield???
Does this have a locking gas tank cap?
Yes
Is that really a dealbreaker for you? Just get the bike you won’t regret it.
That's funny . I have a 98 XR600R , it didn't even come with an ignition barrel ,just a stop button
My next bike if it comes over here to Thailand
I have one HONDA XR 650 L in Chiang Mai Thailand
@@tmsgva8572 Lucky you! How did you get hold of it? The import taxes and green book charges are exorbitant 😱
Why is there video of an older guy riding an XR150L ?
The real question is why is there a guy that weighs 290 pounds riding that little bike!
I'm wondering the same
could i bought it in Europe?????
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