The Honda XR650R: Can you race a desert bike in an east coast enduro?
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Ride along as I take the XR to exactly the opposite kind of racing it was made for. This course was TIGHT. Check out the last 7 of 8 minutes to see the A/AA/PRO only section.
Jake, I can't believe what a monster you are at wrestling that thing through the super-tight woods...and with stock-looking handguards only! Thanks for your YT channel.
I agree. I used to ride that thing through the woods and I was weighing 125lbs.
Used to do this kinda stuff on my '84 XR-250R against a class full of 2 strokes. (OCCRA)
You either got out of my way.......or you crashed.
revolutionary bike (first year with front disc, RFVC, 2 carbs, etc)
I would love to have a 650R
The best dirt bike of all time.
All Day Long..
Lol no way
@@fastguysslowbikes I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the obvious best dirt bike of all time is the Suzuki DR200.
:D
@Justin Schooler depends what sort of terrain you're riding, but surely a modern 350/450 4t or 300 2t would cover most use cases.
Its the best enduro maybee or dual sport, i have one too
That’s some tough riding, especially on a bike that heavy!
Dude you were passing so many riders! Great race!
Would love a post-race recap or even just a quick talk about your thoughts on the bike track and how the race went
Agreed
I had planned on driving out to watch, but we had a family emergency. As soon as the notification popped up, I started watching. Too good for the phone though… I’ll finish later when I can put it on the big screen.
I’d really like to know your thoughts on the 650R vs. the 600. Clutch weight, bike weight, suspension, etc.
Glad this was a standing start on a running bike and not a dead start.
Wiked riding mate, that brings back memories of the tracks we raced here in NZ in the early 2000s,
I had a 02 650r new and loved it.
I ride one to work now!
Nice work to both of you!
Stay safe!!
Cool.
The same with me in Australia in the 1990's... XRs were the kings of the bush. I still do this kind of riding today... I love it! Wish I could have raced it.
Scott Summers would've been proud of you. Wonderful to see a 20 plus year old XR being manhandled with such tenacity and skill, and you are obviously very fit! I have a CRF450L & a rebuilt XRR. My heart still beats for the XRR.It even sounds menacing, and has monster torque compared to modern bikes. Keep up the good work.
On this bike he used 1 gear, only the bottom 1/3 of the rev range and never cracked past half throttle... and is still going 10 timess the speed id be willing to do.
For people who dont really know what an xr650r is... its a full on race bike that dominated desert races for a decade. In this video a pro level rider is still only able to use less than half the bikes power.
Extremely impressed with the rider and the bike here... this is a bike thatll do you 130 with street gearing and yet is flying through single track. Nuts.
Yes. My brother has an xr650R and I have anDRZ400K. The DRZ400K is the real desert race bike that came out in 2000 with 50hp and the xr650R feels twice as fast as my DRZ. It easily goes 100mph. Anybody who compares this monster to a modern 450 hasn’t ridden one…or hasn’t ridden one with all of the California tuning removed.
I gave you a thumbs up as i think anyone who would wrestle a lion deserves one ..tight sections cannot have been easy great job ..
Amazing how fast you catch and pass the other riders. I would love to ride my BRP right behind you. I never want to try anything myself unless I see someone else do it first. You have that 17 second video of catching the leaders and I can't believe how fast you hit that berm! Would love to ride where you ride and with your skill. Please keep posting videos as often as possible of you killing it with your BRP.
You’re so good you make other people look like they’re just riding and not racing lol
Be careful with that axle adjustment bolt. I just snapped the same one off in mine trying to get it out and then I snapped off an ez-out in that trying to extract that. It's not coming out any time soon and probably will need to be machined by a professional now. Appreciate seeing someone racing a BRP in the sticks, keep it up and good luck!
there is a cheaper fix then that and you can get it at ace hardware
@@mxcook134 great minds
Wow, Jake. Those roots looked gnarly as hell. I especially enjoyed the longest section of the race. Ain't nothing quite like tight single-track. Nice riding!
The perfect bike for these kind of races…….as long as you don’t fall over and have to pick it up lol
And that is one crystal clear picture you got going on there
sounds like my old one, great bike 👍
Que grande eres Bro!!!
Jesus that big ol' bike shot out there like a MACK TRUCK !!! LOL.
i just finished the video, amazing race!!! you are iluminated man... i cant wait to get my red pig back!!!!
Very good and best regards from Germany 💯🤘👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥
Many already know this but it took me a while to figure this out so ill share it here.
Start procedure after a crash for xr650r with stock carb
-turn off fuel
-hold throttle wide open, hold kill switch, pull in decompression lever, kick through 5 times to clear it out
-no throttle, fuel still off, start as normal, do not touch the throttle
-once it starts turn the fuel back on rev her up a few times and your ready to roll
I usually deploy the kichstand or find a tree for this to save energy as well. Crashing and restarting these bikes during a race takes more energy for me then actually racing them.
Indeed man! Has happened to me in the middle of 80-100 mile desert rides. Pain in the ass when I’m already tired lol I tried to remember this but I didn’t know if you do it with the fuel on or off. Happened once when i stalled on a hill and once when I took a low speed spill. Took me like 20 minutes to start! Has me wanting a newer bike with an estart lol I’ll never get rid of my brp, but I want to add a lighter estart bike to the stable.
Epic driving and camera stabilizer! Wow
You handle the pig very well! Impressive, to see it’s still a very capable machine!
This is the best sounding dirt bike of all time. I have an extremely dirt oriented dr650, which is the closest thing currently possible to the gem you have. It still sounds pretty good though. I'll hit you up with a video if you care.
I would like to add it does make me think why we all need to spend 10 k on a current bike when you can actually race anything within reason and have fun ..
Wow, just wow - and he chats while doing it!
Them 650's just mince everything
where is this at i would love to go see it
Great race dude! That 650r was getting it done and making ya work!
Hey! You seem to know XR's pretty well... what would you think about racing a XR250R in a race with a small area of artificial obstacles? (Car & tractor tires, logs, etc)
Race whatever bike you've got, the 250R is plenty capable!
I think powdered donuts are the secret sauce to your success lol
Me, watching dirt bike videos at work.
You, whistling to let everyone know I’m watching dirt bike videos at work. 😂
XR650R rules all !
Awesome riding, especially on a tank. I was talking to you at start was wondering if you could catch me with my ten minute head Start, you did section 5 or 6 .
Yeah I think I remember coming by at the very end of 6.
1:36 what does that thing do that you put on ur hand
Prevents blisters and friction.
@@aaron___6014 Interesting
@@lb0178 risk racing palm protectors.
I kept looking for the front break...lol
Great stuff!
Great job of riding!!
Brakes are garbage. Maybe upgrade to a larger disc. I changed my forks to CRF ones and bought a 320 front disc.
Also be careful when raising your idle, she will pull in corners sometimes and can be difficult to slow down without engine braking. Love the videos. Keep them coming. The xr is a big bike to be lugging around those Twisties. I don't think I ever seen a video like this one. Awesome.
How do you like the XR 650R compared to the 600R
And the 650l. 😬
So rad man keep killing it you’re a huge inspiration 🤙🏼
dude awesome bike! but even more awesome rider!!!
Exciting to watch thanks!
I would love to get a chance to even ride on trails like that!
me too. in my country Indonesia, we have no long race track like this.
I put the supermoto front brake disc and caliper on the front of mine. It's made by a company called Braking. Big improvement
Man the 650R looks insanely fast❤
F-ing impressive ride! Have you ridden/raced any of the modern gen 500 4 stroke bikes?
Love the the XR650s and 600s and how you wrestle the big red. Could you be quicker on an XR400 through that tight trails?
good question , what Your opinion 600r or 650r for this kind of riding will be better?
You are great. How do you get it handled like this? Was doing Enduro with mine but it's really heavy. Which carb, tires and gearing do you use? Do deserve the greatest respect :D
These trails are where a slightly soft suspension pays off.
Was the BRP faster than a 450R of the same gen?
Awesome riding! Stock? Uncorked?
In your age division are there different classes for bikes or all the same? Where in Georgia was this? I live in Augusta.
The adjuster bolt broke on mine. Fortunately I'm a machinist and made a drill guide that clamps in perfect alignment. A left handed drill will spin it right out. If not it's ready for a tap. If you need one I could make another.
Lovely footage mate nice vid
wow great control
Great ride how did you go. placing
11th in 30+a out of 37. Way off of the leader. I think the winner got me by 13 minutes!
@@fastguysslowbikes well done ,
Well your wife isn't the only one to hate those roots..
I fell like a tree on one of those bastards once, and of course landed with my shoulder right into a tree stump!
That hurt without eny protection gear on...
Luckley I aint driving as fast as you! 😂
Cheers from Northern Sweden 🍻
I’ve been waiting for you to post on the brp just started your hours long video ..and good luck
Really like your radiator shroud decals where did you get them cheers from NZ
Jake, you were flying on that big ass machine, I think the extra weight of that XR was an advantage over all those roots keeping you a bit more planted, I think the little white donuts also gave you a bit of an edge over the competition, excellent job, where did you finish in your class?
The national class - 83rd OA. 11/37 in 30+. State series- last in AA and 10th OA
When are you going to do the Baja 1000?
That gimbal… I am pretty sure you just hold the handle and trust the gimbal. It may have to be “centered” ever so often. just like a “drone” you have to “calibrate the accelerometer and gyro”. You do so by first finding a completely flat table or whatever, and going through the “calibration process” per the owners manual.
wich are your thoughts about the 650R? for lot of people its the best bike ever, but its not made for this races and the kickstart... well for my was no a big deal, once you get the point to start the bike its easy, but not confortable.
But we all know that honda never took back a bike like this, whit that cc, a crf 450 its not the same, and a africa twin its very big... we have the tenere700 right now but i don not... ktm and husky cant reach to honda's maintaining
Great ride fellow XR,, big bore racer.
Harsh going:) my old 650r has a horn, beep beep, haha.
How do you rate it against the xr600?
Awesome riding as usual!!! What course was this?
Cherokee national enduro
Would love to see you on a xr 400 one day still lighter that a 650 and still got good power have you ever thought about getting a 400?
Sure I've been looking for one for 10 years or more. The problem is the people selling them want to get rich off of them.
@@fastguysslowbikes yeah that’s a good point! They are becoming known for reliability I was lucky enough to to get one cheap but it wasn’t running, I love your videos mate! You sure know how to throw the big 650 and 600 around good on you!
You need a horn, my friend. A loud one
No horn?
I can no longer say how tired I am from riding a 450 in the woods.
450s are exhausting too!
It seems the desert dog will hunt in the woods too😁 Did your knee get sore the next day?
I had and loved an XR650R for a time. Honestly though ...that bike was way too much for me. I could only handle the power on six lane highways
I've raced mine in the woods. Not much fun, especially when it didn't fit between the trees or in miles of whoops.
Ever heard of Scott Summers?
Can you say FAST FORWARD?
Are you saying the video is sped up? That is so flattering thank you.
The 650R appears to be more nimble than the 650L and DEFINITELY faster in your video, but maybe it's a perspective thing.
dosen't the little buddy put off fumes?
Oh yeah I forgot this even though I have many of them my self you are going fast for 1. the time and 2. the fact its water cooled gotta go fast to keep the big girl cool
New truck???
Rental. Monika got rear ended!
Hell yeah
That trail would be tight on a xr80.
Probably pulling 1200rpm holeshot
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edit** if professional wrestling were actually prime entertainment:
Most everyone you pass is sitting down cause thier unconfident in the terrain. But thier unconfident cause they are sitting and absorbing all the bikes movement
Wow!
I think this bike is very nice but the xr 600 too
Why is there so much difference between you and the rest of the racers? Clearly you are in different leagues.
I have all those extra CCs!
The girl at the start of the video, is possibly the most amazing looking girl, i have ever seen...
I have a 650r. Tight single track is not what it's made for. Those XRs over heat under 35mph. XRs are awesome but it's like a harley hitting the switchbacks. Not natural.
Whouaahhh!!!!!!!
Dont get me wrong you definitely fit to push that pig so well , but looked like the field was mostly c grade riders ????? Apart from u.
Is it really "Fast Guys - SLOW BIKES" if you're riding the legendary, Baja dominating, gold standard of Baja bikes: the XR650R? Hahaha
Yes it's slow
Popcorn
Way to ride that pig!
Es importante dar opinion sobre la XR650R y no publcan en español es 1n gran error y esta mal este documaental al no ser en habla hispana español
That could have been worse
xr650....
Arrrrrrr matey☠️
If I was him, I would upgrade the brakes, front and back
If you were who?
The owner of the bike the XR 650 R is a heavy bike
@@Camoandcoldbeer have you ever raced one? I raced it for years and the brakes were fine.