2022 Honda XR650L // First Look & Walk Around!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2022
- Today we are taking a look at the all new 2022 Honda XR650L! The Honda XR650L is on of the most well known dual sport motorcycles in the world. This bike has been around since the early 90's and has been basically unchanged! This year Honda decided to refresh the XR650L with a new color scheme, black rims, seat, levers and toolkit along with the bright white make this bike stand out from the crowd!
Stay tuned for more videos about this bike, including exploring vlogs, modifications and more!
Motorcycle: 2022 XR650L
Instagram: @mostromoto
Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black
SONG!!! Check It Out!!
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Love that manufacturers are keeping these old school bikes alive.... XRLs, TW200s, DRs, etc... 👍
Me too, I'm VERY glad Honda is still making the XR650L, and Suzuki is still making the DR650. Both are really great bikes, I've owned both over the years and still have a DR650. Also, I have an '88 Honda NX650 which is basically the same as the XR except for body work. I noticed a LOT of parts on this new XR that are identical to the parts on my NX650. And by the way, these big Japanese 650 singles will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
@@trevorjameson3213 Oh yeah, very familiar with the NX and Hondas. Been around Hondas since late 70s.
Love to see you keeping that NX alive! 👍👍
Huge shout out to Yamaha and KTM for keeping 2 strokes alive also! I'm a 2 stroke guy. Mixing gas & hauling ass!
Agreed 👍
They are keeping them at least in usa, good luck finding motorycle with carburetor in europe. I hate people that rule this circus
Yamaha still makes the xt250 but it’s efi now but still air-cooled👍
It's great that Honda is keeping this bike alive! The fact that Honda is still producing this bike shows that there is still a viable market for it. No ABS, no EFI, no TFT dash, no other electronic crap, just pure simplicity.
I absolutely agree! Newer motorcycles and cars are certainly nice but when a electrical issue happens it can be a pain in the ass!
As a 2009 XR650L owner, I'm a little jealous; that new color scheme is great.
Haha I’m definitely happy to have the new color! But hey atleast you have a XR!
I’m not sure about the white yet. I love my 06.
Dear Tim, tell me pls about differences btw 09 xr and new one. Weight, h.p., tank, miles per gallon or 100 km per xx liters. 100 kilometers per liter sounds better and familiar:)) Tnanx and safe riding!
@@user-rs3og2jy4f I'm pretty sure that the only difference is the color of the plastics, seat and tank. It's my understanding that the XR650L's design is old enough that it circumvents many current regulations and if Honda made any significant mechanical changes the bike would no longer be allowed to exist in its current form.
That's not a bike..... that's a LEGEND...❤️
Yes!
I hope that Honda factory NEVER changes its look.
Agreed
Congratulations on the new bike ! It’s certainly refreshing to see the new plastics and graphics , nice and clean looking .
I just bought a new 2022 Yamaha XT 250 ( it suits my needs just perfectly for what I do , basically local light adventure and rural dirt roads and two tracks, and I’m vertically challenged lol 😂 so the low seat height was I big attribute for me )
And like you, I just love the old school classic bikes , and their time tested ruggedness and dependability , low maintenance and simplicity.
Looking forward to see some more videos from you . Stay safe and enjoy !
Thank you for watching, the Yamaha XT 250 is a great bike, I really want to add one to my collection. I’ve really been intrigued in that bike, it’s low seat height, low weight makes it a perfect every day commuter and back road machine. Also just like the XR and TW it is very simple and reliable. Keep on exploring 🤙🏼🌲
Good waiting for your review
Mine arrives Friday. Thanks for the video.
Oh boy! It’s going to be a great weekend 😃
thanks for the videos... looking forward to watch more videos of this beast i own a 2021 and i love it
Thank you! I’m exited to do some modifications on it. I’m working on the fender eliminator right now!
All that white with the color splashed on it makes it look pretty fresh I definitely like the war paint strippers on the tank I still like my '01 model with blacked out side covers
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Looking forward to watching your review!
I already put 60 miles on her yesterday. Gonna do a bit more riding and I’ll have the review out soon! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
My brother is dying to get one of these. He had one several years ago when he was in college and he loved it. The white color scheme looks great.
He definitely should! The colors are certainly a nice upgrade! And the black rims are much cleaner in my opinion!
Nice video! Looking forward to your review of the XL650R!
Thank you!
I’ve owned one of these for 10 years and have put 18,000 miles on it and I’ve been shopping for a Honda 450 RL or a KTM 500 EXCF just because they’re modern and lightweight but you’re doing such a good job selling this bike It’s making me fall in love all over again! I do enjoy it and ride it to work almost every day, but it is very heavy. I’ve dumped it over a few times and it’s very difficult to get off the ground which scares me if I’m riding alone. I was thinking of selling it and starting over with a new bike, but perhaps I will just add a new bike and keep this old classic. It still runs fantastic.
Great bike! Congratulations!
Thank you!
Literally just got back from a 100mi mixed hwy/dirt ride on my battle worn white '96 XRL.. I also have a XT225-similar to the TW200... (which has it's place).. but, you're gonna love it.. get some proper hand guards, bigger tank, play with counter shaft sprockets.. it's a beast!
That’s awesome man! I’ve watched some videos of the XT225, looks pretty cool. I’m exited to put some miles on my XR
Man this old school XR is in a class of cool all its own! The classic styling is head and shoulders above the power rangers looking bikes filling dealers showrooms now. I got a bad itch to go retro after seeing this beast! Thanks for the vid. Bro!
Couldn't agree more!
I was thinking of selling mine that I’ve had for 10 years now, but he is selling this so well that I’m falling in love with it all over again!
Had one of these in Michigan some 30 years ago. It was a torque monster. Built like a tank -- very durable and dependable. I put a street tire on the front to tame it for on road use.
That’s awesome! I’m exited to open her up once I’m out of the break in period’
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I'll tell you one of the first things you need to do that I learned on my 1986 XR250R that was also white. You'll need to paint the top of the front fender flat black or the glare from the headlight will drive you nuts.
I agree! I only rode briefly at night but man it’s bright!
Honda should bring back the 650R which is their best 650 ever made (water cooled - aluminum frame - better forks)
If they offered that bike in a street legal form it would sell.
I had an '02 XR650R, then bought the Honda "power-up" kit for it, which was just richer jetting, and a larger diameter exhaust tip. Then you remove the carb restrictor and air box restrictor plate. Simple work. The power after that was insane. Huge, giant torque off the low end and a massive mid-range pull. Loved it! I kept it about ten years and rode it in Colorado a lot. I should not have sold it!
I've had the 650R and now the 650L. I love them both. I think the powerband on the L is more fun. I removed all the smog stuff and it's not much slower than the R. It's definitely slower but not as much as you would think. My r had a power up kit and Baja designs kit. I just couldn't kick it over anymore cause my hip is messed up. The guy who bought it was sure happy because lots of people wanted it.
Take it on the trails and on the road live let's go.
Definitely planning on doing MotoVlogs soon! Unfortunately it’s been bad weather the past week. But definitely soon! Thanks for watching
Looks awesome. May get the upgraded plastics/tank for my 2016.
Thank you! The red on the 2016 is awesome too!
Bold new graphics!
On my wish list .
It looks great to me. In 2023 I will own one just like it. I can't wait!!!
Fantastic bike! You will love it
Man what an awesome bike I was thinking about trying to find one of them
You definitely should! It’s been a great bike so far! It’s a bit tall, but something to get used too
Bold new graphics this year.
Looking forward to more reviews on the new 2022. I’m thinking about putting a deposit on one with my local dealer.
You definitely should, great bike 👍🏼
I have a 2012, no doubt same bike. Only mods i did was desmog, desnorkle, upgrade front sproket and went up 1 size on the carb jets. Stock exhaust and air cleaner and the bike runs great and it didnt cost much money.
Reminds of the Honda Dominator of which I like a lot!👍
Congrats on the new bike! it looks great, how much did you sell the T-Dub for if you don’t mind me asking?
Thank you! I was able to get $4,500 for it. So not to bad
Looks great.
Do you still have the DRZ? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts comparing the two.
I don’t have the DRZ anymore. But the DRZ is definitely smoother, a bit lighter and thinner. This bike is a bit wider, more torque, and definitely taller. Both great options In my opinion!
@@MostroMoto what made you sell the drz? I guess it just wasn’t fitting the bill for what you needed it to do? I do like this bike over the drz. I have admit I’m still shocked you sold your tw
Only things I would change is the tiny fuel tank, and the CV carburetor it comes with, it should come with a flat slide or FI.
I love the white! I have an 08 :)
It’s a great color!
Tolles Video 👍🏍️🇯🇵👍👍
Best looking xr ever
I agree!
Thank you.
This is a perfect motorcycle and it’s a Honda it will last forever
Damn that music reminds of that hatfields and McCoy's
Did you change your sprockets? Generally, did you have any issues with your XR650l so far that made you make any mechanical modifications?
this motorcycle is Build tough.. since I was a little kid..I adore this kinda bike..I think I'm gonna buy her some day 😍😊
I had an XR650L a few years ago. It was fun to ride but it was always difficult to start and to get the most out of it required numerous carb mods. I recall reading that they had been set up for California and were made to run very lean. I would not buy another unless those issues have been rectified.
Just trim off the tab on the fuel/air screw and re-adjust it, usually 2.5 turns out does the trick. On the Suzuki DR650, you drill out a brass plug and then adjust the screw. That's all it takes and then they run fine. Best thing they could do though, would be to add fuel injection and lose the carbs.
Seems like a lot of people agree with that. I’m hoping with a lectron carb & FMF pipe it will open up!
@@trevorjameson3213 Spot on with the Carb update. Negative on FI in my opinion. The whole head and intake would likely have to change and then Honda would have to pass smog so it would be lean from day 1. No way Honda wouldn't pass that cost along. Now it is a $8-8500k bike with no other changes. Then add in a fuel tuner or ECU upgrade to make it run correctly and your in way too much $$. $100 in carb changes will be good for 95% of the people out there from sea level to 10kft. One of those bikes that is a great value that you can mod a little or to the moon and still be cheaper and more reliable than current offerings.
I have a 1999 XR600 and I bought new and I will buy this now
Put an acerbis 5 gallon tank and you are good to go. Love the white. Finally something different from Honda. Had one. Will have another. Thank you for the vids brother
Thanks for watching!
How's the comfort on this seat, lets say compared to a 450 or drz400 for instance?
I'd love to do red plastics, blue seat and gold rims....make it look like the 50th anniversary dirt bike colors.
All these reviews of the bike are much appreciated, making it hard to decide between this and the DRZ400s(DR650 too but whatev). However, it's literally the same bike, right? Only thing that's changed is the colors.
They are all a bit different, I went with the xr650 because it has good power and is relatively dirt oriented. The DR 650 is more street oriented in my opinion
@@MostroMoto I meant the 2022 xr650l vs previous years. only difference is color.
I have a 2019, I’m just OVER THE MOON, in LOVE WITH, it’s a Phenomenal motorcycle, my XL 250 Motorsport However is the One, but my 650l is there to.
The White looks good, but I’ll just hang on to My Red 2019.
Maybe White fuel tank, fenders, side covers, black seat and Tool bag?
Only updated that would be adequate is all led lights 👍
I got a 2021 in march should have waited 😆
Haha, I’m sure you can get some plastics to make it look close!
Is this bike only sold in the US?
I can't find it on my national Honda website
I believe due to emission standards it’s only sold in certain country’s
Purdy Bike!
Hell yeah 🤙🏼
I had a 1996 XR650L back in 1998. It was a tractor back then. Lol.
As a 5”8 rider like me do you think a Xr650l would be too tall for me? Does the bike seem tall for your height?
It’s definitely a little bit tall for me, especially while off-road
I actually sat on a xr recently. It was pretty tall. Taller than a drz. But I was kinda on the fence on which bike I should buy. I am considering a crf300l, drz400, dr650, or this bike. Now Im really unsure which one to get because they all seem like good bikes. The 300l seems underpowered and I would probably be disappointed with how little power it puts out. Everything else on the 300l seems ok. The drz, dr, and xr seem ok but they all run on carbs and a 5 gear transmission. People say these 3 bikes are all bulletproof and are made to last. My type of riding is mainly road but I want a offroad capable machine when I need it. So the bike I get needs to be pleanty offroad capable.
Black engine would really set it off. Nice little face lift.
That would be so nice!
I wonder how this will work as a commuter I drive right at 40 miles one way daily and that commute is on a 75 mph divided highway and about 10 miles on a two lane 70mph speed limit all on asphalt but I just like this style of bike
I commute on mine sometimes. 52 miles down i94. It will cruise at 80 easily and I weigh 280.
I’m sure with slight modifications you will have no issue doing that. Right now I’m not taking it super hard because of the break in period. But that being said it will cruise at 65 pretty well (I’m 180 pounds). So I can imagine 70-80 mph shouldn’t be a issue, maybe consider higher gearing just so the engine isn’t working as hard! Good luck, thanks for watching!
I ride my 2012 xr about 48 miles1 hour trip to my hunting camp 65mph 4 lane that's all my but can take as far as the seat is concerned if I were to ride that distance everyday I would get a more comfortable one or a seat cover of sorts
How much out the door? My dealership here in Arizona wants $9,880 after tax and license.
My bike was 8k, that seems a bit high. But maybe that factors in a extended warranty, or other fees.
Thanks for letting me know, I'll try calling shops in surrounding areas.
I priced a 2022 kawasaki klx 300 a couple of weeks ago, price wasn't that bad but then the salesman says that didn't include the sur charge of $300. I'm going to keep what I have.
Personally love the xrs but come on they need to update that headlight everything else perfection 😅
Yeah it’s definitely a bit outdated, I like the XR600r headlight better to be honest
Awesome bike, I'm getting one once my divorce is final.
Hell yeah man 🤙🏼
Ditto mine is finalized, pay off my debt and thats why i am watching this myself
I really wanted one 😪 no imports during the pandemic.....ended up getting a Katyo T4. It's fantastic but it's no big red pig😇
I wish these were sold in Canada.
Why did did you sell/get rid of your Tw200.
The TW is a great bike! But I wanted something with a bit more power, there are a lot of roads near me / work that the tw200 was a bit strung out on. But that being said it is a outstanding machine!
@@MostroMoto what did you not about like the drz?
I couldn't ride today disabled from cranial nerve illness. But oh man back in the day I thoroughly
enjoyed riding 🌲
I worked a lot as a kid saved a few bucks and purchased a few motorcycles.
My first three
Machines (new) at twelve I'd outgrown a trail 70 actually an
S L 70 and the T L 125
I needed a little more punch with a bitty of street legal at first glance (ticketing was really becoming a PISSER) 👦and walking wasn't an option too long a distances🚶...🏃
Parents helped out with dialing in enough to swing a
Honda X L 175 ((a chrome rack I used in certain long road situations with an overstuffed jacket (in winter spring - fall) the ugly butt orange colored fatty dork helmet; not as easy too tag me as a 12 yr old on roads or highways.
I was 15 when street motor puberty hit and it was her spread in the centerfold issue of 79 cycle world for the 80 Sept release of Honda's CM 400 T
I had enough cash saved parent's were doing 👍
I was going to loose my jewels to this
soon to be mine and stripped of it's
overweight bulges a candy land fat farm (my bedroom garage) where 30 pound catalyst / choke arrester is unbolted dropped n cast aside so's the cool megaphone (light as all else) pipes could be taken to a geniuses muffler and bodywork guy along with the headers of course and welded together as willed it to be. It worked it was such a light end pipe of the headers they required nothing else too em. What a Sound (I was a tiny bit tiny bit concerned it'd be a bit TO NOISE E E E but NOT) wow it was like exactly what I was shooting for 1 lighten it up big, 2 horsepower up⬆⬆ it wasn't pro tested but jeez it'd not surprise me it turned out another 4 to 5 h p
Good grief (not just a noisy bazooka on the 79 XR 500s after a kid went to IT with a power drill and a couple sized bits) 3 sound GREAT.
I
also had to have one of them 79 thumpers wow how fun
Thanks for Sharing
Mr B
Wow thank you for sharing that story! The trail 70 is a great machine! Working on motorcycle is a great stress reliever in my opinion (as long as it works) Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
I can’t decide on the white or the red
My xr650l is 9 months since manufactured and the exhaust paint is gone and rusting the new ones are kinda shit.
Yeah I have the same issue, I wish Honda could have done a better job with that. I plan on getting new pipes, but still frustrating
Honda needs to sell these in Australia again getting hard to find clean ones for sale
I agree!
Are you going to add a bigger gas tank?
Yeah I just ordered a IMS 4.0! I don’t want anything to big, just a little bit more so I can get around 150 miles per tank
Hey, they changed the rear view mirrors!
Were they round before?
@@MostroMoto yep
Nice, I'd trim about 6 inches off that front fender...
Yeah she’s got a big nose lol
この傑作モーターサイクルを日本で売らないHONDA.....
The rear end looks a total mess. Its a bit disappointing really. Front mudguard looks way to big for the bike. Would like to hear how the engine performs, and the suspension handling off road.
Yeah definitely a bit out dated In some aspects, but nothing a little bit of modifications can’t fix! I’m going to get a ride & review video out by this weekend! Thanks for watching
Awesome! Another youtuber kinda in my neck of the woods. It would be awesome to get together and ride sometime.
i love this bike.unfortunatelly not for europe
Yeah it sucks!
Looks like my 2018 Suzuki DR 650 only has 450 miles on it😊
Superbe machine, malheureusement, nous ne l'avons pas en France.
Top speed???
Did you sell your Ducati?
No I still have it! Sorry old comment, I’ve been away at training for a while
finally reincarnated ....
«all new 2022 Honda XR650L ... around since the early 90's and has been basically unchanged»
"All new and unchanged" is a good trick! 🙂
My so called reliable 2021 model lost compression under warranty. Been waiting 4 months now for the shop to fix it. I miss riding. Mine has been converted to a Supermoto. You can see it on my channel
Oh no! Sorry to hear that
Same bike different colors...again right on honda👊😆
Hell yeah! Some things are better off left the same!
Love the XR 650L, I've got 3 of them now......1993, 2002 and now a 2021.......Why 3?.....93 & 02 were smoking hot deals I couldn't refuse. I wanted a brand new 2022 until I seen the new color!!!! Purchased the 2021 brand new as a 2021 leftover at the dealership I was looking at the 2022 at because I couldn't stand the new color scheme of the 2022. Huge, huge, huge mistake by Honda to change up the iconic Red/white coloration of the also ICONIC XR 650L.
Maybe the color will grow on me, but I doubt it. Too generic looking now.....white/black.
What happened to the Ducati?
I still have the Ducati Scrambler! It’s a great bike
What's a pitty it will not be available in Europe because of f...g Euro_norms...
I miss these old good bikes so much ! light and no-nonsense.
I'm glad I bought a 2021 I'd never want a white vehicle of any sort especially a dirt bike
Everyone has there opinion, I think the white looks awesome! Especially when it gets dirty haha. But either way it’s been a great bike so far!
I got one when I ride everybody thinks it's the cops cuz of black and white color
What is the top speed?
Not sure, I would say around 90 mph
2016! Ride red
How much is this motorcycle?
$6999 is the msrp, but each dealership might be a bit different
Looks just like my 99 Yamaha XT 350!....No shit!!
Chrome gas cap?
Should be black
I agree!
If I had longer legs I'd have bought this instead of my DR650.
I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M GONNA DROP $7000 ON ONE OF THESE….IF I CAN FIND ONE? This will probably the last bike I’ll buy…
It’s worth it! Great bike so far!!
Bring back the XR650R with fuel injection.
I’ve got my deposit down on mine.
Can’t come soon enough!!
I close to a century old of Hondas in my barn 1985 big red 250 1995 honda Forman 400 1983 honda suit case generator and they all still run perfectly...its incredible
And my 650l i got in march
It looks like my 1995 it's just a different colour🤡🤬🇨🇦 I love the simplicity no electronica mumbo-jumbo
I agree!
I’d buy one tomorrow if it was fuel injected.
Seriously?!!? No EFI in 2022? Yeah, I'll pass.
Definitely not for everyone, thanks for watching!
@@MostroMoto I love the old school feel and attitude of these bikes but whatever the added cost would be for fuel injection would in sure be welcomed by their owners. Shouldn't be too much.
I would immeadiately upholster the seat top white.
VERY OLD BIKE IN 2O YEARS NO CHANGES..