HONDA XR150L - Honest Opinion on this budget enduro - TheManoy66
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- A few days ago i got the chance to test ride a Honda XR150L and it was...
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Despite it's compromises it's the perfect bike for me with the Philippines roads and traffic. I bought one in January for $1815 OTD with tt&l , free helmet and shirt. I'm 6'2" and I fit fine. I had bigger enduros in the US, but a 150cc is a good size here.
You have no idea how inexpensive that is in the US. We pay, in California, at least $3900 for a new 2023 Honda XR150L. They are hard to find and some Honda dealers are adding an additional $1100 on top of that. They must make that bike in the Philippines for your market. The US restricts how many new carburetor motorcycles allowed into the country.
Great review - thank you! I have the Honda XL200 and what you've said about the XR150L applies to my little 200 too. My experience is that it's super reliable unit, that's great for single tracks and technical off-road riding, but just too slow for highways and main roads. It's light on gas and just keeps on going! I have 3 other motorcycles too, but this little Honda remains a firm favourite, as it's simple, light, and very easy to ride! Thanks again for your review & greetings from South Africa.
I live in Panama. I like this bike. You see them everywhere now also. They are cheap, practical and dependable. Nothing to brag about unless you value cheap and dependable. We are in a bad economy right now. No one has much money now it seems. This bike is in most people's price range and its not a piece of junk. It will last.
Mines still a baby with only 600 miles. Love this little pony bike. It has a lot of heart and I'm loving it here I Western North Carolina. Great short review
I got my 2023 on 5.30.23 and this bike is too much fun
We love both of our 150L bikes.
It's ridiculous how much cheaper the exact same bike is anywhere but the US. $3200 where I live now and $4000 in my homestate. Also cooler models throughout the world too. On a waitlist for one thought. Still can't wait. Cheers from Alaska!
It's 900$ new in my country
@@lethal5137 That's awesome.
Man, I want one, I'm 69 years old in the past I've had a XR80, XR100, a XR250, CRF250L, XT225 and of course a CR250, out of all the bikes I had more fun on the XT225 !
should have kept the XT. You'd be smart to spend you money on a new XT over this Honda China bike clone. The XT's are every bit as easy to ride plus you get fuel injection, much faster and safer road speeds and lower seat height with the XT. The Hondas are copied from the Chinese Hawk motorcycles, carbureted, and are quite tall and weigh a lot for a small bike, about as much as the XT does. Yeah they cost more but worth it you'll be much happier with the Yamaha.
I own one and been using it as my daily commute in Vietnam for the past 3 years. I bought mine second hand with 35k km on it.
I find it reliable and very easy to ride in almost any situation. It's top speed is 110kmh or more if you prepared to rev it that high, it doesn't like anything over 100 imo. I've done some modifications, like aftermarket handlebars, indicators and headlight.
Engine wise I fitted a big bore, 177cc, kit with a cam upgrade, porting and polishing and a aftermarket pipe. With all that done it now delivery 15 horses on the dyno and is equal in acceleration to a new Yamaha WR155 which a friend owns.
The review is accurate, it likes dirt road but it's not made for motocross.
I'll add that passengers say it's very comfortable with a givi box on the back passengers feel even safer I guess.
The front brakes are very good and offer excellent control.
Nice! How much is brand new over there?
@@TheManoy66 about $1700, New $3000.
@@D-throne damn....and i thought the prices here where higher considering their made closer to where you're at. A brand new unit here is around $1800.
@@TheManoy66 I think it's more expensive here because they not officially imported by Honda. Import tax here is very high. The XR is generally Imported by rental companies. Tax on bikes over 175cc is even more ridiculous.
If you want to be really surprised look into the cost of cars here, I still find it laughable.
I was in thailand a few years ago and was shocked by the prices alright! Whats even more shocking was the interest rates for financing a brand new car.
The thing i do not understand at all is the sheer number of vehicles running around despite the prices. 😳
You have talked me into it. I will have to see if they are available here in Wisconsin. Thanks!
Yamaha WR155 is something you should look into as well. You get fuel injection (god send), water cooled (for long full bore highway) six speed transmission.
Very insightful review, thank you for saving me money for the moment.
Solid review thanks from New York. I'm pulling the trigger
Clear and succinct. Greatly appreciate your efforts!!! 🙏❤️
Thank you 🙏
Srsly appreciate the practical, simple commentary. #Subscribed
Thank you for your down to earth review.
Planning to buy xr150, this review helps a lot!
The Honda XR150L suits my preferences really well much better than other motorbike brands of this level. Highly recommended!
Nice and simple! Just how I like it.😊
Thank you. Am considering buying this.
Great video for the money and for what you get it’s a pretty good deal
Great review and tutorial.
Good bike for beginners I think. Reliable like a Honda, simple and you will get to work or where you are going with no drama. If you are a biker and been riding long time maybe something else.
This was a good, if not abbreviated, review. Since this bike is finally available in the states, I have been considering it as an alternative to the Yamaha TW200. Where the Tdub excels on exceedingly rough terrain and works well as a pack mule, the XR150L seems like a comfortable and capable option for short rips on fire roads or less technical areas, especially if you need to ride the pavement for an hour before you reach the trail head. I also see it being an excellent travel bike to throw on the back of an RV. And at nearly $2k less than the Tdub, it might be a hell of a fun experiment.
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Great video, straight to the point with good information.
Thank you! 🙏
I have one reserved for me at the end of April. Looks like fun!
I'm sure you will. Congratulations! 🔥🔥
My friends had the XR dirtbikes when we were kids.. Their tanks.. I've ridden them. Strictly off road.. They're capable.. I've seen my friends jump their bikes 15ft in the air.. They had the 250cc bikes though and they're fast too.. Super low maintenance bikes.. I doubt they even maintained them.. We were kids.
I had a Honda 400EX and a KX125. My bike was a 2 stroke motocross bike. That thing was super high maintenance.
I would eat an XR250 up in a drag race on my KX125 but they would creep by me in a long distance race.
I'm thinking about getting an XR150 just to zip around town and go trail riding.
I watched my little brother jump an xr70 over 35ft when we were kids. The seat flew off when he landed 😂. Those XR bikes are bullet proof
nice vlog sir im planning to buy to then i found your video😊
It'd be a great little bike for 'just for fun' riding. I could see a heap of people, who'd be too intimidated by more serious enduro bikes, having a ball on this. Great, honest look at a not too serious bike.
I have an older fundero, I’m thinking of getting one of these for around town
I bought a brand new of this unit in March this year. First time ever to ride an mc on EDSA or anywhere outside Honda's riding academy, which was more than a decade ago, I brought it home over 5 km one rainy and hectic Friday afternoon . At 6ft 190 lbs and I have nothing to compare the ride with any other mc on and off road, I find it light and easy to handle and it can be fast (after about 3 months riding) when I wanted to. Achieving close to the advertised 52kmpl at 48 kmpl mostly city rides, I am having great fun. A very basic and simple piece of machine that I think I can maintain myself, I am learning it's proper maintenance via YT University.
Good choice! 💪💪
Great video man. Subbed
Thank you! 🙏
Nice to see a kick starter.
I appreciate your honesty, sir
Thanks 😉
Great video. where is the bike made?
I had the crf150f growing up, good engine in that machine.
Do you think the aftermarket parts for the 150f will fit this engine?
Man thanks for telling your height and weight. I was looking to see if my 220 6'1" ass could ride on it. Feel better about it now. Cheers!
It's about all-around utility, not about speed. If you wanna do some trail riding and some non-highway street riding for very little money and very little gasoline then this bike would be a good choice.
you have a good review on this motorcycle i really like it thank you
You're welcome. 🙏
Here in the US, if you can find one, the 2023 Honda XR150L sells for roughly $4000 out the door. I just bought one today from a dealer. I’ve been looking for months. MSRP $2971, destination charge was $200, set up fee $150, and in California I paid about $650 additional for sales taxes, license, and other bull crap to the state. Another dealer in Southern California wanted an additional $800 on top of that.
Converting Philippine pesos to the US dollar, 90,000 Php is about US $1600. That’s a steal for that bike. (About 55,000 pesos to $1000 US)
It’s a lite duty off road bike at best but what do expect for it’s weight and price.
It’s a featherweight fighter in the motorcycle world
Thank you for the objective review. I am tempted to buy one in Canada. It's not just that I'm not rich, it's that a bike which costs less than the luggage of a BMW and weighs half as much is a lot less intimidating to risk taking off pavement and I think it would be a more fun at any price. A rough backroad is where I'm in my element. More miles of old logging roads here than paved roads. Also, i'm a big fan of simple things like valves I can adjust with a feeler gauge and a deck screw. Add comfy seat, a long range fuel tank, and built in luggage rack and it's more tempting than any other bike on the market. I am curious if the CRF triple clamp would just swap over for more robust forks.
There is a guy here who has traveled all over the country on his XR150L with a homemade luggage rack and all of his things strapped to it. Bike was all stock. Would share his channel to you if he had one though.
Speaking of forks, a youtuber named Torture test magazine, talked about this bike and finds the frame similar to that of a CRF150/230F. If thats the case MAYBE the aftermarket for those bikes will fit the XR150L.
This bike seems to be exactly what I'm looking for too. And yes, that fork looks awfully dinky but I imagine it's good enough for puttering around town on errands, short camping trips, and trail riding that I want to do. I'm in US and these bikes will arrive soon. I've never ridden motorcycles before and want to start but almost all of our options here are too big, too expensive, too small, or too slow. It's especially appealing since it's $2971 USD, cheaper and more capable than anything else like it in the 125-150cc range.
@@TheManoy66 I follow that guy! Good stuff with 24 hour enduros and other madness :D
Thanks for this great quick review. Any idea how many real world mpg, lp100km, or kmpl? 3 gallon tank with I'm guessing ~100mpg means long time between gas station visits :)
@@anaveragehuman2937 yeah that guy is cool!
I read somewhere it could do 52 km/L at best but on average i'm guessing in the lower 40s
I bought mine on december 2014 at the price of 1500 usd. Fun motorcycle to ride
superb!!
Damn, nice someone do the real offroad video of xr150
Thanks! That was just a small dirt road beside the highway. 😆
Thank you
I have a hawk 125, it's not crap, I ride it every day light wt 175p topspeed 53 cruises at 44, well made for $900,
I like what this bike represents: simple. And it's got a proper kick starter, too! Around town I ride a spiritual cousin to this, a 1982 CM200T. Although a street twin "mini cruiser," it's objectively a similar target audience so long as I don't take mine off-road. But of course, Honda now courts new riders with their "mini moto" lineup for the street instead. None of them are suitable to highway riding, and that's OK. That likely applies to their larger, 300 models too.
But yes in the States, a $3K USD Honda that's not a scooter is a big deal, even if every UA-cam channel will recommend new riders spend 2 times that on something else for their first bike. That's a reflection of our unfortunate car culture dependency.
Thank you for this review. Not much of info on this bike.
I've been driving one of these here in Vietnam since 2017. I actually like it much better than the larger XRs, largely due to the larger fuel tank and increased range.
As a note for upcoming US buyers, the US/Canada version does not come with the kick start.
Disappointed about no Kickstart and no fuel gauge , even the Navi has those .
@@philipcloutier2553 I use the trip odometer as the fuel gauge, but yeah, a proper gauge would be nice.
Cheers 👍
I have a Suzuki Raider 150 which I've owned since 2006. I never liked the riding position much and also the fact that it can't handle potholes, which there are quite a few of in Manila. So I'll be sell ling it and buying one of these on my next visit to the Phils.
Tks. much.
I just ordered one of these in the US, I was really only shopping it against the Kawasaki z125 and the Honda PCX. I feel like I made the right choice, mostly I just wanted the bigger wheels as I want to take it on dirt roads and commute daily. I'm super excited for it to be here next month.
best choice, i have it for over 2 years here in Vietnam, i even do long distance touring with it :D every month i do a 500-1000km ride
@@r4avn Thanks, it's great to hear about people's experiences with it because it's so new to the states, I didn't get a chance to ride it before I put the deposit. What's the fastest you've gotten yours up to?
I just laid down my deposit at a dealer in Mississippi last weekend. My KLR got to be too much for me so I’m hoping to ride this into my 70’s. Can’t wait to take delivery! Do you know if our US version has a kickstart? Congrats 👍
Congratulations!
Based on the images in this site, you guys won't be getting the kickstart on the XR150L. 😔 powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr150l
@@mikeo1105 Sweet man! KLRs are awesome but they're huge in person. What color did you get? I got white.
It would be a good bike for a smaller person or a woman. For anyone over 180 lbs, I think you would be better off with one of the 300 cc dual sport bikes like the CRF 300 or KLX 300. I have the KLX 300 and I wouldn't want to go any smaller than that. It's good for off road riding and secondary paved roads but not so great on the highway (over 100 kph makes the bike a bit buzzy and the wind can push you around sometimes).
I agree.. I just left a comment saying people should opt for the Hawk/TBR7 250 if anything because its a bigger motor, taller bike, delivered to your door (but one has to disassemble and reassemble every bolt tightening to spec with lock tite, something one doesnt have to do with the Hondas), for $1000 less! IIRC the Hawk/TBR7 250 is EFI too!
@@ChristopherJones16 Yeah but with the Hawk you have to do so much to it before it genuinely ready to ride. Even then it’s always something with that bike. It’s not bad for budget riders but honestly if you can go Honda all the way (Former Hawk owner)
I got the MX 250 from Microbikes dealer, much more lighter and higher cc if you opt an upgrade and able to find one in your area in the PH. Also parts are similar to the honda xr 150L so you'll don't have any trouble with the repairs or maintenance. It costs 68,000 pesos depending on your province.
Good to know 👍👍
Who makes the mx250??
Thanks for this review like the others here I am interested in this bike also here in the u.s... I am a older rider I own a Tao Tbr7 that I enjoy riding this looks similar. I agree with you it looks like a China bike or vice versa lol. Do you work on any Suzuki DR's at your shop? I have been checking those out lately.
I had a DRZ400SM before and that was probably one of the most versatile bikes i had. I made a talking head video about it also. There is a DRZ400E in the shop right now due for some repairs and supermoto conversion.
Cool videos sir, can you review also about the Yamaha Xtz 125 enduro?
Thank you. If given the chance to ride one i might do so. 😉
I like it has a kick start
@@MrMoneyHelper I guess you could always push start it, but I’d check into adding the ok reliable kicker!
Anyone have a link to the 230cc big bore kit mentioned in this video?
It's probably a great bike. I bought a 2022 crf 300l you can't beat Honda reliability.
I love my Honda but I just bought a Roadking.
It's a very strong and reliable motorcycle I'd like to make mine a supermoto. Can everything from the crf 150l supermoto build work on the Honda xr150l since they are similar?
Hey thanks for watching. In terms of supermoto wheels for the XR150L, i would recommend a slimmer wheel setup compared to the CRF150L sumo build i did recently. Go for a 3.50x17/3.00x17 rims and 130/70 & 100/80 tires. Reason being clearance issues on the XR150.
Good review, what is the best cruising speed for this model?
Where i'm from cruising speed is 60kph. But it can do 100kph just fine.
The xr150l and the chinese Hawk 250 are spitting images of each other, similar hp and torque
Hawk is a Chinese copy of a Honda, this is an official Chinese copy of a Honda
@@maxn.4616 The Honda is from the Chinese arm of Honda to keep the cost down. Even the instruments on the Honda are the same as a Bashan Brozz and the Tao Tao TBR7. believe me the Honda is Chinese can't remember the exact name but it starts with the letter T and then the word Honda.
Might better buy the Hawk...bigger engine, fuel injection, a lot cheaper
Im an australian living in vietnam .
I just bought an XR150L yesterday and was wondering why some do not have a killswitch ? is it because they are required in some coumtries and not others ? .
By the way thanks for your informative review mate .
Cheers .
Thanks for watching. 👍
Yeah i was wondering about that as well. Some have and some don't...kinda weird.
@@TheManoy66
Yeah , i was begining to think i bought some dodgy copy .
It looks like that body work was designed by Power Rangers but it seems like a pretty decent bike.
The more I watch these XR150 videos the sexier the Hawk/TBR7 250 looks. For $1000 USD less, one can have 100cc more, a slightly taller bike (great for guys like myself who are 6'+) delivered to your door. So far the $1000 USD more one will get a bike that says HONDA and Honda's warranty which is good, but im not sure $1000 is worth the warranty and the smaller motor size.
But it's made in China which means bike shops won't want to work on it, nor will it work for as long
Привет,можно вопрос?
I don't like the gas tank plastic either. Honda should just design a nice looking tank similar to the dual sports of the 70's.
or better.. design a completely new design that is modern and sleek. Something setting it apart from all other competitors bike in its class. Honda has the R&D, and the money to do it but they basically went budget on a budget bike. Im tired of the same old style.. I'm actually now thinking about builing an old 1910's style bike because their style is nicer to me than the styles weve seen these past couple decades.
@@ChristopherJones16 Not for me. Give me a nicely painted metal tank, no extraneous plastic except for the fenders, no weird tail end design, a chrome headlight, no weird plastic fairing, analog speedometer and tachometer. Make the seat height friendly first, then give it as much travel and ground clearance as possible. Bolt on a good metal skid pad to protect the bottom wnen hopping over logs and rocks, Make the seat plush and long. Design it so that it opens on hinges and you can actually store a few things under it. It ought to hold a pair of riding gloves bare minimum. It's where I used to keep mine all the time. Put this bike up for sale and I will buy one.
I want one just for in town.
BEST BIKE EVER. PERIOD
Idk about that but it is a cool bike. I just bought 1 but I feel like the 300l is the better bike
@@foodreviewsbelike...4683 Good luck servicing that fuel injection by yourself.
@@justintorrex6676 I don’t have a 300l. I have the xr150l. My buddy has the 300l
@@foodreviewsbelike...4683 And am shure his bike is is cooler, but better? Nah
Wouldn't the 190 be better?
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How much?
What gloves are you wearing, man? Thanks!!!
They're made by Motowolf. I would share the link to you but it seems like they took it out of their website. 😔
@@TheManoy66 thanks dude!!! I’ll check the website out!
Cheaper to get the hawk 250. Bigger motor plus disc breaks in the back
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@@TheManoy66 😂😂😂
I think part of why it doesn't look right is the front wheel is too small.
I agree. A 21 front wheel would be a good upgrade for offroad use and it would be easier to find a decent tire also.
I'm 6' 3" 195lbs I'm worried that the hump in the seat might make this an uncomfortable ride
I highly recommend you sit on one to find out. I'm 6'1 217lbs with a 32" inseam and i feel comfortable on the 150L. A taller handlebar or a set of risers is a must though.
I am 6,7". Riding this for more than a year. Not comfortable for me.
I'm looking to get something to get my daughter into motorcycling, so it's this or a grom ?
Both are great for new riders. But the XR is more universal and learning to ride offroad is a lot safer than on the streets.
@@TheManoy66 yes. That’s how I learned. This may be a great option. Thank you.
Also note that you have to have a good inseam to properly balance this bike . It does squat down some with some weight .
Dont let the MSRP fool you.
They bend you over and bresk it off in you.
Msrp is the hook to get you through the door. Then the sharks get you.
Wait till you discover the honda bros 160cc
di nako ka huwat manoy hahaha
Patience 💪
Aĺoy box sana
As someone who rides a 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports w/ DCT and feels even an XR650L is woefully underpowered, I would be miserable with this bike.
Of course you would, it's only a 150 what we're you thinking!!!!
in which country is this motorcycle manufactured?
China
Can this fit a passenger?
Yes it can
Dude it look like the Chinese hawk 250
12hp stock but modifying it to 4valves and big bore can jump the HP to 30+ HP😆
MAY LABAS NA NYAN DITO SA US..PERO $3000 NAMAN....KUNG $2000 LANG SANA BILI NA AGAD HEHEHE
Is this legal in the street?
Yes
I’m 5’5” 29 inseam, will I flatfoot this?
I can't tell. But i'm pretty sure you can handle this bike easily. Flat foot on one foot? Most likely though.
(seat height in mm / 10) / 2.54 = height in inches
seat height is around 33" and with your height you will be pushing being flat foot. Maybe if you are on the heavier side.... but even then I doubt it.
Boss PTPA ..yung XR150 ko 2016 nabili.. 20k lng odo di masyado gamit lagi naman alaga sa oil. Nag ka problrma simula nun pandemic di n masyado nagamit pero pinapalitan pdn ang oil.. pinapainit nmn mga 1 to 3x kada month. Ngunit nung gagamitin na lagi namamatay tpos lagi umuugak ugak pag tatakbo prang hinihila ka pabalik. 3 honda casa na dinalhan puro linis carb/tune carb at adjust timming barbula ngunit hngat ngyon same issue lng :( bakit po kaya ganito sana may makatulng ..maraming salamatt
Notr:sabi ng mga mekaniko ok pdaw tlga yung carb.
Grabeh 3x a month mag change oil??
Pa check mo ignition. Sparkplug, cdi, ignition coil baka nandyan ang problema mo
ganyan tlaga yan pag hindi nagagamit. saka papainit lang 3x a month? di yan enough. Ang motor na yan yung engine is designed to be used frequently to be in top condition. Gamitin mo araw araw at i long ride mo, gawin mo yan isang buwan. Tignan mo babalik yan sa condition nya na maganda.
palinisan mo carb
cdi lang yan bosss
Honda Navi or this?
If you want a commuter bike that is capable offroad then the XR150L is for you.
I'm a mini bike guy and I would still take this over the navi it's actually pretty sweet looking bike for the price it's actually probably better than a Grom but the Grom has my heart
I have both the Navi and a XR150L plus a GL1800 , all the bases covered.
This bike looks like a CSC TT-250. A Chinese made bike, not Japan. Was this just "Re-branded" with the Honda label? I wonder.
Shame you can't get em in Thailand... 😕
*Crap Game*
Kinda sad considering the assembly plant for the XR150 is closer to where your at. 😔
You guys get it for 1600 dollars and we get it for 3000.
CSC TT250 is a way better bike in my opinion for the same price.
Dont let the MSRP fool you. I bet its $4500 or more out the door.
Just get a TW200
For like $500 more you can get the XT-250. Bigger engine, fuel injection & rear disc brake.
I Regret Buying Mine And Have A Blast Every Time I Ride It
Since you're in the philipines xr 150l is not a budget bike because lots of filipinos cant afford it.
An XR150L costs around Php89k here, roughly $1599. Thats cheaper than what other countries are getting.
@@TheManoy66 around 96k actually.
Rusi 200 enduro around 73k😅
You need to reexamine your head