1985 HONDA XR350

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[@angrytater2456]

'85 is my favorite XR year as far as looks, and the XR 350 is arguably the best XR model. It was a head-scratcher that it was discontinued after a few years. Love this bike!

[@jkulysses]

Of its the same 350 that was in my atc350x 3wheeler I bet it really screams in the xr. I loved my 350x it was unbreakable too lol

[@angrytater2456]

@@jkulysses Probably was the same engine but tuned a bit differently. Bulletproof, for sure.

[@sevendyseven4090]

Just a small correction Angrytater, the '85 XR350 was made in '85, and the last year made was 1985.. a one year only offering.

[@angrytater2456]

@@sevendyseven4090 I was thinking it was a couple of years, thanks. Makes it even stranger that they spent all that money on R&D and only ran it one year, although I believe is was basically the same chassis as the 250.

[@angrytater2456]

@@sevendyseven4090 I just looked it up and found an archive Cycle World article with a write-up on an '83 XR 350. I think the model was made '83-'85. Not to be argumentative here, just want to be sure.

[@cuzofsloth]

Had this same bike. Could climb any hill in Michigan. Thanks for the memories.

[@thatpointinlife]

Classic! I had a '97 XR400. I loved that bike.

[@Invisibleman1776]

The xr400 is an amazing bike. Perfect power to weight ratio and built like a tank. I love all air cooled hondas.

[@kennywills8797]

I had one too. It was rated number 1 most fun bike dual purpose of 1985.

[@ocavant]

I can’t afford a nice one like this, but I’m on the lookout for a project. I’ve wanted one since I was 16… I’m only 60 now so I guess I still have time.😂

[@Z17xMachine]

I love XR350's.

[@bettybobzimmerman7450]

Still got my 85 350 new out the door back in 85 great woods bike had just enough of what you needed

[@gwl78]

Gold rims would like nice.

[@KillrMillr7]

My brother had a XR500, loved that thing. They were bulletproof.

[@RealEstateChris56]

Gorgeous! I love the mid 80s Hondas! The orange and blue just looks so cool!

[@caleroby9483]

Saving great motorcycles. Gotta get to the museum and see all the wonderfully, lovingly restored bikes. Love em all! This XR350..... Ahhh man! 💪🇺🇲💪🫡

[@KaplanCycles]

Have fun!

[@tylerwing7820]

i love my 85 xr350. im 140lbs soaking wet and i set this thing on a weekly basis, tops out at 86 mph. xr only big bore kit and carb it really woke this thing up!

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

Go up a tooth or two in the front sprocket and you'll be looking at 100mph

[@elitecystuning]

If you haven’t slapped on an fcr pumper carb off a new 450 yet u haven’t experienced power my bro . 93 600r 628r big Bor kit with Kline fcr 41mm pumper off new 460 make sure u run fmf powebomb header also

[@tylerwing7820]

Its pretty mean with the tm 36 mikuni lol ​@elitecystuning

[@Whatsthedealsquirter]

I got a 2022 450rl stock that doesn't like it much past 80mph ,id say your bike is doing pretty damn well

[@woodman4989]

If Honda brought back the XR350 and called it a CRF350F air cooled with modern looking plastics it would outsell all other models. It would bring back a lot of people to the sport. They have a crf250f but it’s kind of a chick bike.

[@Joselito9779]

Thank you for bringing us, this piece of the XR’s history. These are my favorite bikes

[@JB4KE]

Just finished up my 84...not perfect by any means but boy do i have those carbs dialed, and with the supertrapp?? Nothing but music to my ears.

[@troymcdougall6170]

These bikes looked so nice, and were the complete package. I would love to have this one. Nice colors and sound!

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you like them!

[@John-mg7fb]

This is such a great channel. New England is so beautiful, too. I can't wait to get back!

[@deepbludude4697]

Cappy I believe you have the best job ever, well done!

[@thundah1]

I was about to post how effortless the wheelies looked. Great stuff. Stay nuts!

[@KaplanCycles]

Thanks! Will do!

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 Ken I was racing motocross on 84 XR 350 in the open class and winning against two strokes in the 80s, and no one could believe it. I was one of the first 4 Strokes out there, you had to rev it up really high, l was loving it, fun stuff. Then i bought a 1990 KX500 and it was fast and fun to ride, I still have it . ❤ love your channel

[@theoriginalbloomy]

from factory they have really tight suspension and such a comfy seat. one of the best retro enduro bikes you could possibly buy, perfect balance between power and handling and even the 250 is more than enough motor to have massive fun on

[@minibikemadman]

the classix xr...the bike that was in every late 80s early 90s movies...the wraith, terminator 2..such a classic.

[@cyclerider5652]

Clean bike. Always loved the red/black. Nice wheelies. Had a 1983 XR350R. Bought it new. It was a fun bike. Rode it a lot. I've seen you ripping on these 350's. I can tell you like them. I like them too.

[@markkimball1569]

Always liked the xl they run 4 ever. . Just quality ! 🇺🇸. I had a 1981 Dr 500 & I liked it but my 130 pounds back then was a chore w comp release. . Again you just make it all happen. Taking a ride this week to see nemm. 1 hr away I’ll be 58. 🇺🇸 god bless Ken !

[@billbright1755]

Not too small, not too big, just right woods ride. 😊

[@caleroby9483]

Agree. Lord knows I wanted one back in the mid 80s. Still do. 2021 XR650L does fine to scratch the xr itch. 😊

[@DaBombDotCom77]

That is a well tuned bike!

[@GS-zv3qn]

Never rode the xr350 but did ride the atc350x and that felt like a monster back then, now we have 1000cc quads with super long travel and a real wide stance that make the old trikes seem small

[@markcdeyoung3118]

Just started raining here in SE Mo. .. XR350R NICE I got one just like it sitting out there under my carport you could easily beat the world record at doing wheelies around your house on that thing Ken you and that bike would probably be dizzy form there on the rest of the day😅

[@KaplanCycles]

Right on!

[@LordHolley]

I used to have the same bike, I loved it!!!!

[@dustinh4175]

This is the exact bike I used to dream about as a little kid

[@user-ln5fz1xm3t]

Man that has to be a very fun bike as sweet as it gets for playing on

[@lucascady4992]

That might be my new favorite Old School bike!! I want One!

[@rayrice9060]

When something works so well and does it all you don't change it they don't look alot different than 20 year newer machines beautiful bike ken god bless Ur America from UK

[@KaplanCycles]

Great point!

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

Bulletproof!

[@timfrye4018]

Had 83 xr 350 was the best trail bike

[@markzoned]

300 Hundo G's BABY!!!! 💥💥💥 Congrats!!!!! 💪💪💪

[@Whatsthedealsquirter]

This guy could ride a wheelie on a unicycle 👍🔥

[@robertjones7792]

I have the 2004 last year XR250r love that bike will never get rid of it, If I only knew why it is harder to wheelie for some reason. I know the previous owner gave me the original rear sprocket and the one on it now is a after market. Great video, Thanks

[@andrewbecker3700]

'83 XL350 was alot of fun too. Damn thing would do about 85mph.

[@davebrunette6394]

Another awesome bike! You guys have the best bikes! I love 80's and 90's motorcycles!

[@voltz53]

Man, that sound brings back some memories !! We had an awesome track through the woods back in the1980s...and those XRs would rip it !! 😎🏁

[@DC-sh8mr]

It is gorgeous, just look at it! I have a blown up 83 but everything is there. It's my project bike.

[@mick6491]

Congrats on 300k subscribers that needs to be celebrated with some singing 2 strokes💥💨

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes I agree!

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Exceptional Honda home run bike by Kaplan Cycles. Thank you Kaplan and staff for another sharp cool video. !! God bless you all and God bless America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KaplanCycles]

Our pleasure!

[@RealHooksy]

Nice XR. I loved the 200 and the 350’s Great trail bikes.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Freaking gorgeous. Definitely my favorite XR lineup too, as far as looks go. I'd prefer gold rims on it, compared to the silver rims on it. First Class Bike, nonetheless.

[@michelegarrett8258]

Now you wouldn't pull out some Ed Bassmaster " Would ya just look at it"! 😂😂😂😂❤

[@kentwood9821]

I wish you guys had a track somewhere and we could pay to ride these things! 🤩

[@95Sn95]

May just be my age and era growing up but the mid to late 80s to me is a golden era of dirt bikes, they were built tough and were simple good looking, a unicorn is the 1984/85 xr200r, it was a short run of dual exhaust rfvc 200 engines but they quickly scrapped the version and went back to the regular old sohc single pipe 2 v "cdi" 200, the reason I was told was anybody looking for an actual performance bike would at least buy a 250 and 200s are mainly just trail riding fun bikes and the main feature of a fun bike is reliability and the regular old 200 is just that, it is a great engine tough as nails but fairly underwhelming. But the rfvc 200r was an energetic little engine, pretty fast for a 200, that would have been a cool engine in the 200x atc but again It's the same issue.

[@sissygoog9456]

One of my very good friends has the same bike. What a reliable machine it is too awesome for the dirt and the road. Great info sir. Great video Ronnie New England motorcycle museum❤ I know my buddy doesn't have the bag in the back and the headlight. He uses it as a dirt bike but that one is gorgeous I love that gold chain

[@Jokestbh]

My mate had the 400r new one went well compared to my old dr 350 nice bike

[@vincentnicolasphilippe8054]

Dr 350. Love it.

[@1970sRacing]

300k congratulations

[@KaplanCycles]

We did it!! Thank you!!!

[@michaelrobbins1370]

You are back finally wheeling.

[@Lukedean-fl1lx]

I have a 85 xr350 here in Australia , nice bike and a beast hasn't been out in years might have to blow the cobwebs out soon 👍 , Cheers Luke

[@arthurleino]

I had a XR350R! Great Bike.

[@marcmorris-kb9ry]

Still much more capable than people think

[@WilliamsThomas-d3m]

I got one that I bought for $375 about 15 years ago. Still a one kick starter. I'll never sell it.

[@deanharris9662]

Best bike Hoda made ❤

[@user-cv9my1jq2r]

I bought one new and have a lot of bikes. It is a very good woods bike. My xr 400 had more power but something about the 350 seemed all around better.

[@CK90]

I would have gladly given a testicle to have had this bike in '85!!

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

My favorite year, with the twin carb setup. Definitely needs the fork tube covers on it though....

[@dylanhood6089]

85 was single carb traditionally.

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

@@dylanhood6089 mine wasn't

[@matttierneysr7406]

I used to ride with a guy that had one and I had a rm 125 1987 then down the road I eventually got a xr 500 what a monster I think 85

[@maroll1564]

Aww what a beauty 🥰

[@seather863]

Kick ass XR!!

[@toddmills2407]

Great bike . My buddy had that same bike it was a power house.

[@KaplanCycles]

Very cool

[@hrbeta]

They don't make it like this anymore 😢

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

One of my old District #7 OPEN A class Racing buddy's Won the MARYLAND STATE MOTOCROSS OPEN A CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP at BUDDS CREEK on a slightly modified 85 XR-350

[@Slaughterk360]

Sweet is this the same engine that’s in the 350x three wheeler

[@robertchapman1516]

XR-200 Rules on South Mtn. Deer trails . Hopping logs. Buckland Yamaha. 82

[@kawasakiz76]

I've got a 95 XR250R for sale. 😊

[@CJTJBI1]

Wheelies on a giant dual sport😂🤣

[@vincentnicolasphilippe8054]

Nice bike.

[@lawlorrr4766]

Love the 85 XRs, I got a 85 XR80

[@lawlorrr4766]

Also got a 84 cr500 that I’m in the process of restoring, anything I should swap out besides the ignition coil and carb? Or any suggestions on good websites to get parts from? Any help would be greatly appreciated, if you were to see this

[@franciscolopez3229]

If you'll ask me to pick just one dirtbike from any era to keep for life, I'ld pick this XR anytime. But I would prefer the Australian variant so it would be street legal. Man, they don't make bikes anymore like they used to.

[@_CashFlowTy]

This is the bike charlie sheen had in the movie the wraith

[@mountairytranetracks]

I love old Honda dirt bike’s, I think the USA sticker adds 500.00 US

[@jimsworthow531]

dude; you get such cool bikes; its hard to watch sometimes...

[@jameskirk5906]

Nice!!

[@darinstrishock9159]

❤

[@deanharris9662]

I had both 1985and 86 model 86 single carby and 85 model twin carb

[@Joe-pb3lx]

2 Things......i have the speedometer and cable and i put those forks on my 2001 honda xr200r......if you want i can donate the speedometer for a few tickets to the latest giveaway?

[@user-vd1uz3dj8l]

Have any of you crashed while doing wheelie or blasting down the street? Where do you find these mint cond bikes? Ever find a BMW R80 GS?

[@mariowoodsN5]

I’m trying to put together funds for that 72 Husky 400 cross🙏‼️❤️‍🔥

[@Сергей-ь7ч7к]

👍👍👍

[@jethrox827]

Best size

[@garyconway6547]

So how much does something like this go for ?

[@donaldmauldin5139]

Nice bike. I have an 84 XR 500R. It's not as pretty as that one, though.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

🏍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bollweevil8112]

Wicked shaaahp

[@dantehall5526]

Great rider. You should be a trainer.

[@joelaichner3025]

If you sleep through 1/3 of your life , what percentage of it have you been riding a wheelie ?

[@garretshampine8511]

I had an xr350r

[@elitecystuning]

Single cab is way to go DUAL CARBS WERE WEAK!!!!!! don’t let the number 2 fool ya lol Nice bike , but still no pumper carb video 🤦‍♂️ ALL U XR GUYS OUT THERE PUT A fcr pumper carb off new 450 biggest power boost you’ll ever feel ! U can fully build the motor and not have the power that a pumper alone does combined with power bomb fmf head pipe . THIS IS A MUST ! Haven’t seen one yet besides mine.

[@PfunkNH]

hey i have this exact bike

[@GregoryCroney]

My friend had a 01 xr650r what a beast of a bike I miss throwing a leg over that animal😂😂😊

[@eddiebolt5781]

Best year= single carb

[@gorillamax4872]

Is this street legal?

[@ro307805]

After looking at the prices on 5he website, I’d be scared to ask how much. Thankfully where I’m at there are lots of bikes like this in the $500-$2000 range

[@yamaharaptor01able]

You're lucky then...in Mass/Nh you can't buy a damn thing under a grand anymore. Those days are gonzo!

[@jonmccormick8683]

Can't get a 1985 XR/XL 350 for < $2k. This bike is real clean so $5k+ A Xr250L is pretty good. XR400s are hard to get.

[@yamaharaptor01able]

@@jonmccormick8683 yup,that sounds about right!

[@ro307805]

@@jonmccormick8683 bikes like that are common all throughout Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio every day. Once winter hits they’ll be even cheaper. But people posting outrageous prices for these elsewhere does cause asking prices to get inflated even here at times. But once winter hits, selling prices are a whole other matter

[@ocavant]

Where are u at?

[@robertchapman1516]

200r had a pan

[@robertchapman1516]

Single 200.