Brand New XR150L DEFECTIVE?! :(

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  • @rivalsports6276
    @rivalsports6276 Рік тому +54

    Every time I watch his videos I get a new spark for wanting to go improve my riding skills. His “pretty slow” ain’t the same as mine. Thanks Gabe!

    • @randomfreedomlovingguy1536
      @randomfreedomlovingguy1536 Рік тому +2

      My broken left leg agrees with everything you said!!!

    • @TheManoy66
      @TheManoy66 Рік тому +2

      Yeah his "pretty slow" is already pretty fast for most of us. 😳

    • @JCrozier1
      @JCrozier1 Рік тому

      I giggled when i heard him say "pretty slow"

  • @asherlito3801
    @asherlito3801 Рік тому +45

    Watching yesterday's video, I said man I wish he would make some more dirt bike videos, I ask and I receive.

    • @holkbergmann559
      @holkbergmann559 Рік тому +3

      Was just riding in Nevada Moon Rocks last week and was thinking the same! Miss that guy!

  • @anthonyottinger2594
    @anthonyottinger2594 Рік тому +15

    Pretty cool that Honda is making a smaller bore more affordable "do all" bike again 🤘

  • @jimajijima7160
    @jimajijima7160 Рік тому +9

    Hello from Costa Rica, I had one of these back in 2018 and i can agree with the video. This bike is great for stuff like going to work, school or just getting around. It is pretty affordable when compared to its bigger brother the XR250 Tornado. Great spec out of factory, but one of the things i didnt like was the wheele sizes, way too small.

  • @lukeparker1508
    @lukeparker1508 Рік тому +7

    Glad you're back reviewing a bike, can't wait for the 24hr endurance race!

  • @danielcarroll5667
    @danielcarroll5667 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for a great honest review (as always) Gabe .

  • @lowbuckgarage1
    @lowbuckgarage1 Рік тому +3

    Excellent review!
    Needs an intake/exhaust/engine hopup and a Vonkat shock.
    Do it, ride it, show us! 👍

  • @barchilandia
    @barchilandia Рік тому +9

    Funny to see someone from the US riding the crap out of a bike which is used by most food delivery drivers in my city.

  • @cyester
    @cyester Рік тому +9

    4:45 I think its safe to say that pretty slow for Gabe is flat out for most of us lmao

    • @trevorjameson3213
      @trevorjameson3213 Рік тому

      No, it really is slow. I've ridden one on the street, it's very slow. Any 125cc dirt-only four-stroke trail bike will easily out-accelerate it.

    • @cyester
      @cyester Рік тому +1

      ​@@trevorjameson3213 I was talking about Gabe's ability as a rider not the performance of the bike

  • @KestrelYI
    @KestrelYI Рік тому +8

    Excellent review! Shame about the cheap parts - would it really have been that much more to put on some case snail adjusters? Pinching pennies for that MSRP, I guess. Nice to see you out and riding.

    • @trevorjameson3213
      @trevorjameson3213 Рік тому +3

      My neighbor just bought one of these. It's not just the cheap chain adjusters, it's also the cheap XR100 swing arm from the '80's, cheap XR100 shifter also from the '80's, very weak steel wheels, again from the '80's, and really terrible looking welds on the frame. I may have missed a few things, but overall it's pretty poor if you plan to use it off-road. But for in town street use it's a nice bike, just very slow on acceleration. All of the dirt-only trail bikes of 125cc will easily out-accelerate it (but not beat it for top speed of course due to the gearing).

    • @MrThejunkman
      @MrThejunkman Рік тому

      @@trevorjameson3213 Haven’t seen any bad welds on either of the bikes my friends have. May have just been bad QC on that particular bike

  • @WJdriver000
    @WJdriver000 Рік тому

    Thank you for uploading again! I’ve saved you in my mind as the guy to follow. Just wish there was more for me to check up on.

  • @tabuleirocmd
    @tabuleirocmd Рік тому

    2:27 in my country fitters found out that Honda´s Hornet 600 rear shock absorber fits perfectly into the xr 150 rear suspension. This one is adjustable. I substituted it myself and it worked pretty fine becoming a little harder of course. (don´t know the exact production year but scanning through the different hornet 600 models will help you find it, in case it interests you).

  • @jasonyoung7673
    @jasonyoung7673 Рік тому +3

    Very good review. Like your testing & honest review. Keep them coming👍✅

  • @DiveTrainerDan
    @DiveTrainerDan Рік тому +1

    So the front forks are good enough for some off road fun it seems. You were pretty critical of them in your initial impression specs video.

  • @EachAdventure
    @EachAdventure Рік тому +9

    Looks like fun! I wonder how it stacks up against the CSC TT250.

    • @TheLegalShooter
      @TheLegalShooter Рік тому

      Was abt to say looks like my TBR7

    • @poker8193
      @poker8193 Рік тому

      If they used the old engine like Yamaha did on the TT it’s just as solid. These old blueprint jap engines will run 30 years if you maintain them. And they are cheap and say to rebuild. The TT is solid and I te omens it to any beginners or someone that’s just into laid back riding.

  • @sampson7941
    @sampson7941 Рік тому +2

    Big fan of your videos. Im too old and out of shape to torture test anything. Bought a 2021 rmz250 and it tortures me

  • @UTP_ENT
    @UTP_ENT Рік тому +1

    It’s a Honda but it’s not Japanese.still kinda want one. I had a 250l but it was not fun in the dirt at all. This thing kinda reminds of the old xr line up which is cool and would be fun to have on the street

  • @waynesutton5150
    @waynesutton5150 Рік тому

    I love mine also. I had to change a fuse yesterday. Headlight

  • @simplejackenduro
    @simplejackenduro Рік тому +2

    Holy crap!! Gabe with a video out of left field!! You doing the 24 this year?

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell4042 Рік тому +1

    I missed moto content!! Shocked to see you bought one of these

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Рік тому +2

    I put a YSS shock on my TW 200 and it made all the differnce

  • @leegraves101
    @leegraves101 Рік тому

    Honda says that the shock is preload adjustable. So you can change the damping but not the spring rate.

  • @fernandocdl1968
    @fernandocdl1968 Рік тому +4

    Great Video. I always enjoy ur uploads, major fan. Sharing my non-important opinion/ my experience... I think the xr150 should've kept on being the brazilian "NXR Bros" looked much better, feels snappier, lighter, has a modding community, and a few other yickles. This bike was essentially what came before this design/model showcased in the vid. However, its nice to add that the reliability on these has been and still is such a blessing. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, totally recommended, specially when you're just trying to commute. Extra thing I wanna share is that, yes the suspension is too short so a, f.e: CR85, KX100, shock and fork upgrade is a major mod, one which I think at least leaves the bike worthy of off roading as well as wheels as they're 19f-17r stock I believe.

  • @7mm08
    @7mm08 Рік тому +1

    I own one of these. A white one. I can't go anywhere without people talking to me about it. Mine doesn't seem to consume any oil. I would recommend the Honda 300 or a dr650 dual sports over this if you want to go on long 300+mile trips. I have a bugger bike I just like the 150 for gas sipping and off road exploring. If you have a pickup this is a must have

    • @charkswitlazers
      @charkswitlazers 2 місяці тому

      Do you have one in America? The American ones appear to be dealing with oil consumption.

  • @alexsbikesandmotors
    @alexsbikesandmotors Рік тому +4

    I have a tbr7, the chinese version of this bike. It burns zero oil. 15w40 on 2000 mile oil changes

    • @TortureTestMagazine
      @TortureTestMagazine  Рік тому +6

      Nice! It's funny how people keep saying to get a Chinese bike rather than this bike, because this xr150l is 100% Chinese 😆

    • @alexsbikesandmotors
      @alexsbikesandmotors Рік тому

      @@TortureTestMagazine no the honda is better. The chinese bikes are way cheaper tho

  • @TeamStruggleBunny
    @TeamStruggleBunny Рік тому

    Been to long since a dirt bike review, love it!

  • @usmc03
    @usmc03 Рік тому +2

    We need a Vonkat shock for this bike!!!

  • @justanotherproject2day
    @justanotherproject2day 11 місяців тому

    Click bait!!!...Made me watch! Great to see a video of someone actually riding. Cheers!!!

  • @tylermymclark5403
    @tylermymclark5403 Рік тому +2

    Why did you go with the 150 instead of the 250? I'm looking at getting a budget adventure bike soon

  • @CommieCat
    @CommieCat Рік тому +1

    best dirt ike channel on the web

  • @tireballastserviceofflorid7771

    Well I'm not saying what the exact problem is. But here is a thought. US emissions standards on off road bikes are under heavy attack. Wright or wrong I'm not saying. When you lean a bike out as much as they are to get a clean pipe that is incredibly hard on the engine. Allowing some oil to bleed by the rings and or valves will alow a leaner burn. It was a racers trick back in the 70s. Under size the oil ring a little to offset for alcohol or nitro washing down the cylinder walls. Be interesting to know why exactly it's losing oil.

    • @martin-vv9lf
      @martin-vv9lf Рік тому +1

      so how do you fix it, without swapping out the oil ring? run a thicker oil?

    • @tireballastserviceofflorid7771
      @tireballastserviceofflorid7771 Рік тому

      @martin-vv9lf A thicker oil might help, but if it's designed to burn oil that would be what keeps the engine alive. One way would be to pull the top end down and check the ring gaps. The piston gap. Also check the valve stem clearance when it's down. Another possibility but highly unlikely. Would be a blockage keeping oil in the valve cover flooding the valve instead of draining down. An airfilter with excessive filter oil on it will cause high vacuum and extra oil burn. Only a few things could cause it, but it should be traceable.

  • @garybowen1942
    @garybowen1942 11 місяців тому

    Mine won't idle. Goin back to dealership. 13 Miles on it

  • @hungfillife7271
    @hungfillife7271 Рік тому

    Mine in the Philippines is 16 months old 16200 km odo.
    Have many defects since I brought it out from the Honda shop. Fortunatelly the complete ignition system changed for free under warranty but it took 1 year step by step. First ignition switch than ignition assembly with the tank cap and keys than ignition relay.
    All the body panels and signal lights are in a different angle (even one of the hand grip and foot peg is defected), different gaps and cannot fix it since for example the iron clips on the tank welded assimetric... Each body panel already scratched when I bought it as a brand new bike. I keep it in a covered place always maintain but already heavy rust on the frame (the paint peeling off, underneath is rust) and once again already had rust on the bike when I get it from the dealer as a brand new... No quality control for these bikes thats why many has defects. Need luck to get a better one.
    But luckily I have no oil consumption. Changing oil in every 1000-1300 km. I am 200 cm (6.7 tall) and 105 kg plus my wife. Always push it hard. Half highway half rural mountain roads (rocky, muddy, sandy).
    Still the factory tyres.
    If they assembly properly with a bit care it would be a great bike. For my height nothing else on the filipino market. Even this is too low but at least less back and neck pain.
    Asian version made in China.
    The parts under warranty 2 came from China as well, 1 came from Indonesia.

    • @quirinm.
      @quirinm. Рік тому

      The kmx 125 still is the best small motorcycle. I bought one new many years ago and all it ever needed was cables and tires and oil and chain sprockets in 55.000km

  • @droopydeuce6856
    @droopydeuce6856 Рік тому

    I have one of these bikes and can confirm oil consumption is high. I’ve got a little over 2000 miles on mine and have to top off every couple hundred miles. It’s a great bike and in all honesty I’m usually at full throttle cruising 60mph+ but it is concerning how much oil I use

  • @lucaspeden3727
    @lucaspeden3727 Рік тому +1

    Kymco ya think? what does the airbox look like?

  • @anaveragehuman2937
    @anaveragehuman2937 Рік тому

    aww yiss I was waiting for THIS review specifically :D

  • @aussiefarmer8741
    @aussiefarmer8741 Рік тому +6

    They go for 5k + here in Australia. Not good enough. A rural Agricultural bike at best. I'll stick with older XR's Thank you very much.

    • @yoyojoe9240
      @yoyojoe9240 7 місяців тому +1

      Wow.....It is Only $1,435.00usd here in the Philipines and 3yrs plate registration and insurance Included.🤐( guess I scored a deal.)

  • @JOE-rp2cz
    @JOE-rp2cz 8 місяців тому

    hi, just subbed. great content. what camera do you use to film? the slow-motion footage is crisp👌

  • @n7sithis336
    @n7sithis336 Рік тому

    Lol I have the hawk 250 and mine came with an adjustable rear spring.
    Also, doesn't use any oil....

    • @Flyvibez
      @Flyvibez Рік тому

      Did you get that from Amazon? If so does it work great? Or no what’s your thoughts

  • @greglenoir8363
    @greglenoir8363 10 місяців тому

    Great ride and comments.

  • @allowedstar8986
    @allowedstar8986 Рік тому

    I own one as well and I can only cruise at 55 and maybe get up to 63 top speed

  • @atlas_au
    @atlas_au Рік тому

    I had a 2017 for my first bike. Excellent bike for what you pay for. Thing was bullet proof. Put a leo vince slip on on it and it will melt faces and do wheelies

  • @DustySteel
    @DustySteel Рік тому

    I have a black one with almost 2400 miles on it and mine doesn’t consume oil. I also have never been able to get the bike faster than 65mph going downhill but I’m also around 200lbs and I’m at higher elevation.

    • @charkswitlazers
      @charkswitlazers 2 місяці тому +1

      Are you in America? Do you ride it hard? Seems like only American bikes have the issue

    • @DustySteel
      @DustySteel 2 місяці тому

      @ wow, that was awhile ago when the bike was stock. Mine didn’t consume oil because I used full synthetic. It did after I installed the big bore kit though.

  • @JPFPV123
    @JPFPV123 Рік тому

    I'm also having oil consumption issues. Not as bad as yours, but it is drinking oil somewhere

  • @Buffington916
    @Buffington916 Рік тому

    Video on this vs the ttr125 off-road would be fun lol

  • @thaddeuswilliams198
    @thaddeuswilliams198 10 місяців тому

    Good videos on this bike. Everyone else on it rides like they just got their nails done. Glad I could get an opinion from a man's point of view.

  • @Rocketman0407
    @Rocketman0407 Рік тому

    Do a build and ride it in the 24 hour race. You can get a 200cc kit fairly cheap for it.

  • @anthonybarone4099
    @anthonybarone4099 10 місяців тому

    Are you on the stock tires?

  • @goobtechgarage114
    @goobtechgarage114 Рік тому

    Good video Gabe, keep it up.

  • @corncobpiper7249
    @corncobpiper7249 5 місяців тому

    How is yours that fast out of the box. Mine is a 2024 and I can barely get to 55mph

    • @charkswitlazers
      @charkswitlazers 2 місяці тому

      @@corncobpiper7249 how much do you weigh?

  • @121080hulk
    @121080hulk Рік тому

    Thinking about getting 1 or a klx250

    • @poisonousnut
      @poisonousnut 10 місяців тому

      well you could buy two xr150’s and all the accessories for both and still have a little left over for the price of the klx

  • @kevinfrankham2219
    @kevinfrankham2219 Рік тому

    Please can you review wr155r so hard to find

  • @markilleen4027
    @markilleen4027 Рік тому

    please do a video on, one of those China bikes ten10 or something

  • @TommyNitro
    @TommyNitro Рік тому +1

    I'm sure you ride that waaaay faster than I could a high strung 450.

  • @bbaz6729
    @bbaz6729 Рік тому +1

    Honda XR's are bullet proof. I still have my completely restored 1980 XR80. That said, the XR150 isn't a real "XR". It isn't even built in Japan. Though I'm considering the XR650L right now (which has been virtually unchanged for 30 years), I wouldn't take the "XR150" if someone gave it to me.

    • @Eagleburger90
      @Eagleburger90 7 місяців тому

      More like my old xl185. I love it for what it is

  • @marekant7776
    @marekant7776 Рік тому

    Missed your videos man!

  • @AlexHemarios
    @AlexHemarios 10 місяців тому

    @torturetestmagazine where are you buddy, i missed your super nice videos!

  • @adamniswonger8015
    @adamniswonger8015 Рік тому

    At least you never need to change the oil.

  • @MohsinSevensins
    @MohsinSevensins Рік тому

    So the endurance race on this little bike when?

  • @shabanowsky7361
    @shabanowsky7361 Рік тому +1

    These engines eat up oil at higher rpm somewhere from 7500 rpm. If there is a guy behind you he will see the blue smoke and smell the burnt oil.

  • @wesleywheeler7891
    @wesleywheeler7891 Рік тому

    I feel like Honda's QC has really been slipping lately.

  • @larryconroy1944
    @larryconroy1944 9 місяців тому

    Your air filter is getting to clogged and causing the engine to search for air from other places so it is sucking air and oil out of the vents.

  • @cpuuk
    @cpuuk Рік тому +2

    They really nickel and dimed this bike at the design stage.

    • @domenik8339
      @domenik8339 Рік тому +1

      They have been with all their bikes lately if we're being honest. It's questionable whether this is actually a better bike than a Chinese clone of the same. Insane oil consumption, barely adequate build quality . . . crazy that Honda would produce such a product.

  • @kevinjohnson9894
    @kevinjohnson9894 6 місяців тому

    5th gear?

  • @RickJacobs-f3s
    @RickJacobs-f3s Рік тому

    Had a 98 Dr 350 burnt a quart every 1000 miles

  • @mikutrash5050
    @mikutrash5050 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @newbryde4494
    @newbryde4494 Рік тому

    You’re in my little town!

  • @christiaanbotes6404
    @christiaanbotes6404 Рік тому

    Are these bikes build in Japan or China?

    • @domenik8339
      @domenik8339 Рік тому +2

      Think it's mix of China and Mexico . . . two of the worst countries at making vehicles.

  • @poker8193
    @poker8193 Рік тому

    All new engines use oil during break in

  • @TheManoy66
    @TheManoy66 Рік тому

    The perfect guy to do a full test on the little XR! 💪💪

  • @DaveChristopherson
    @DaveChristopherson Рік тому

    it's a foo foo bike. Cheap and intended for the beginner market or to be packed around on a RV. Like a new XL125 from 1975. :-)

  • @JohnFrumFromAmerica
    @JohnFrumFromAmerica Рік тому

    With that oil consumption its basically a two stroke

  • @z50king29
    @z50king29 Рік тому

    Hell yeah! Nice bike.... Maybe?

  • @AlexGarcia-ew2fv
    @AlexGarcia-ew2fv Рік тому

    Wait till u hit 5k n see if it still consumes oil..ur break in will be done by then

  • @Re-Booter
    @Re-Booter Рік тому +1

    Looks Chinese made like my old Chonda Hawk 250? But I traded it clean across for a 91 KLR250, sold it and bought a -83 Honda XL600R........now THIS is a bike to keep.

  • @mohawksniper79
    @mohawksniper79 Рік тому

    For 1000$ more a tw200 or xt250 would be a great choice

    • @121080hulk
      @121080hulk Рік тому

      What brand are these i am looking to get a bike and doing my home work 😂

    • @stevelamby7658
      @stevelamby7658 9 місяців тому

      @@121080hulk Both Yamaha. One is a tractor, one is a dual sport.

  • @MotoGuy-ul6lp
    @MotoGuy-ul6lp Рік тому

    Love riding small capacity offroad bikes. more fun, less serious.

  • @brandonminear9400
    @brandonminear9400 Рік тому

    Dang dude, you need a 250RL! 😂 You’re riding the snot out of it off road

  • @Motolife84
    @Motolife84 Рік тому +1

    So its as fast as a grom 😆

  • @heynow3788
    @heynow3788 Рік тому

    Dirt bikes! Awesome

  • @gaspuppygarage3782
    @gaspuppygarage3782 Рік тому

    I call BS on your MPH 65 claim. I can't even get to 65mph on mine!

  • @ThinkBeforeYouSheep
    @ThinkBeforeYouSheep Рік тому

    It's secretly a two stroke with all that oil consumption. 😉

  • @HighFuel90
    @HighFuel90 Рік тому

    How the heck are you telling me a 150 has a better top speed than my crf230l? That thing wont go above 65mph.

    • @baisleyde
      @baisleyde Рік тому

      something must be wrong with your 230L its faster than that

  • @jaredfun3861
    @jaredfun3861 Рік тому +1

    This bike is not worth 5,000. They have a msrp 2995 but every dealer puts a out a 1500-2000 dealer fee and battery warranty. Ill be damned if im gonna pay 5g's for a 150. Just buy a used 230l or 250 for half the price and get more power and better features

    • @trevorjameson3213
      @trevorjameson3213 Рік тому +2

      Exactly. The old CRF-230L really was a great bike, and it had quality components. It's too bad they quit making it!

  • @Choirboyjr11
    @Choirboyjr11 Рік тому +2

    Honda is more about money than making good products. They're not the company they were 20 years ago.

  • @cyclopathic998
    @cyclopathic998 Рік тому +1

    I don't really get who this bike for. I mean for the same or less money you can get a Chinese bike which at least would have better suspension and it is unlikely that any bike in this category/at this price point will see many miles for engine longevity to be a factor.. just saying.

    • @domenik8339
      @domenik8339 Рік тому

      I imagine that someone like me is the target demographic, a dirt biker who is a huge Honda fan. I'd love to shred my dirt hike all over the single track and around town, but I can't, so this is the next best thing. Thing is, I can see what a POS it is. Super poor build quality, consumes oil like crazy, mostly made of poor quality parts from China. Can't believe we're talking about a Honda here, used to be if you owned one you had a bike that would last your life with little to no issues. How the times have changed.

    • @fulltang1
      @fulltang1 9 місяців тому

      China dtc bikes prob aren't legal in California

  • @joshuaoliveira4143
    @joshuaoliveira4143 Рік тому

    oil burn is pretty normal on an air cooled unit

  • @Dogslikedda1820
    @Dogslikedda1820 Рік тому

    My crf 150f burned oil it's whole life. So will a xr 100, trx 400, or 230 . 80 or 50. Air cooled engines typically will. About a quart every 6-8 weeks of daily riding. Just so you know. Hondas tend to burn a little more I think because of better air cooled gas chambers. 😂 always low like a tractor.

    • @TortureTestMagazine
      @TortureTestMagazine  Рік тому +3

      I have a video where I measured oil consumption on my CRF230F. It used 50ml over 1000 miles. Measurable but not anywhere near what this 150 loses. I have to add oil every other day of commuting on the 150. It's outside the norm without a doubt

    • @Dogslikedda1820
      @Dogslikedda1820 Рік тому

      @TortureTestMagazine Well the 150 does no doubt it mostly ends up in the airbox I believe but a bulletproof engine at the end of the day. It is excessive on the 150, mine always was. If I can remember correctly the crankcase breather tube drips oil when parked. But it definetly would seem like it was being burnt constantly and used to worry me. But never was the top end nor did my 2006 crf ever smoke until (stolen) in 2015, rode it into the ground it was indestructable. I think after longer years of its use it started to build up in the crankcase vent tube and noticeably drip or drain. But out of the crate I think it was between oil changes 2500 mi it would be low almost off the dipstick really low and required early services. Almost too often it was like changing fresh oil it seemed. Caught onto this rather quickly. I think I ended up removing the nipple at the bottom of the vent tube 😅 so it didn't have backpressure and create excessive amounts to push out anymore oil. It just has high crankcase pressure if I'm right still.

    • @Dogslikedda1820
      @Dogslikedda1820 Рік тому

      And it's a Honda of course it has a fancy flap 😄 I think it had 2 piece connector to a separate hose with a rubber flap. And removing required relocation but check for oil in the airbox and give it a twice over it should be able to breathe freely after this.

    • @domenik8339
      @domenik8339 Рік тому

      My CRF100 never burned oil at all. 🤔

    • @Dogslikedda1820
      @Dogslikedda1820 Рік тому

      @@domenik8339 😂 either did my crf150

  • @poisonousnut
    @poisonousnut 10 місяців тому

    i feel like most of you miss the point of bringing this bike to the US market.

  • @plusblood5101
    @plusblood5101 Рік тому +1

    What do u expect
    Its not made in japan
    Thats # 1 defect

  • @upcountryoffroad2906
    @upcountryoffroad2906 Рік тому

    Oil consumption huh? Could this be Honda's attempt at getting a street legal 2 stroke into the market...j/k 😂

    • @TortureTestMagazine
      @TortureTestMagazine  Рік тому +1

      The oil to fuel consumption rate on this bike puts it at a 118:1 mixture. Almost within the realm of a two stroke 😆

  • @motofunk1
    @motofunk1 Рік тому

    Snail Adjusters FTW

  • @Racer-M
    @Racer-M Рік тому

    soooo, it just craps oil all over the ground everywhere it goes?? lol that 3k price tag.. guess we know why. no one talks about the welds either.. like the worst welds ive ever seen in my life...

  • @TheDonkDonk420
    @TheDonkDonk420 Рік тому

    oh no... oil consumption. Try owning a few Subarus haha

  • @dustysnowman2469
    @dustysnowman2469 Рік тому +1

    pcv is pukeing oil id imagine

  • @1MNUTZ
    @1MNUTZ Рік тому

    Aren't those engines made in China now

    • @TortureTestMagazine
      @TortureTestMagazine  Рік тому

      Engine, frame and most parts are made in China. Few little doodads still made in Japan but not much.

  • @mattf3238
    @mattf3238 Рік тому

    Xr150L 23hr? Lol

  • @njmxjunkie3128
    @njmxjunkie3128 Рік тому +7

    I wouldn’t really say the shocks a negative. These are made to be the absolute cheapest bike possible

    • @tjsdaname
      @tjsdaname Рік тому +6

      definitely a negative. even the cheapest of Chinese bikes all have adjustable preload on the rear shocks.

    • @njmxjunkie3128
      @njmxjunkie3128 Рік тому +2

      @@tjsdaname that’s not true

    • @njmxjunkie3128
      @njmxjunkie3128 Рік тому

      @@tjsdaname this bikes biggest competition is a Chinese hawk 250 which doesn’t have adjustable suspension. Some have a thing you can turn but it’s not actually doing anything it’s not functional

    • @TortureTestMagazine
      @TortureTestMagazine  Рік тому +6

      Valid opinion, but my disappointment also lies with how it was supposed to come with a preload adjustment, according to Honda's website, but it didn't. Just my opinion but I'm not happy about being told the bike will have this feature just to receive the bike and not have the feature

    • @njmxjunkie3128
      @njmxjunkie3128 Рік тому

      @@TortureTestMagazine I agree it’s False advertising, and you and everyone should be repaid for this. However as far as off-road capable, it’s very much so but it’s no dual
      Sport weapon. The average rider will put ride this machine easily. An experienced rider like yourself will be dissatisfied or disappointed but the beginner never been on a bike before riders will love

  • @camo8768
    @camo8768 Рік тому

    It's a modern Honda, of course it's defective.

  • @RedRideRVT1R
    @RedRideRVT1R 4 місяці тому

    you're duc'n up, @honda!
    stop being lazy