2023 Honda XR650L Test Ride

[@leroygt1]

I just got the same exact bike. I haven't had a dirt bike since I was a teenager. I've been doing the same and it really makes me feel like a kid again! Enjoy! 😀

[@mikeyerke3920]

Yes! 55 years old and still going strong. I’ve been riding Honda four strokes for over four decades now! Good to her from you! 🏁

[@mikeyerke3920]

Oh, and good luck with that new Honda! 🇯🇵

[@Auto-Minute]

Damnit Mike, you've done the deed and it looks fun as hell haha you're movin' on that XR, couple of wheelies too sheeeeesh

[@mikeyerke3920]

55 years old, but acting like a 16 year old. I never learn my lesson. Haha! 🏁

[@Rick-qf5de]

​@@mikeyerke3920 at 62 years old and 48 years of riding... I retired the CR 250 2 stroke.. at about 45 , for a early retirement present , I picked up the 2006 Kawasaki concours 1000 cc. Ninja Plus.. 😮. Pure luxury.... And she will do 120 mph in third gear , at redline... But at 3000 or 4000 RPMs she's just like a 500cc. You're never too old and there's no such thing as too big of a bike.... !!! I do have to get something to ride in the snow and ice....

[@Rick-qf5de]

​@@mikeyerke3920 my son's about 40 years old now and he bought a Harley a few years ago... Boy has he aged. . He's much older than us now... Hopefully by the time he reaches 55.. ? He'll go back into his second childhood like us... I can't get the dirt bikes and jumping out of my blood....

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@Rick-qf5de We still gotta fly! 🏁

[@Rick-qf5de]

​@@mikeyerke3920 you've got a beautiful place to ride Mike.... But when the snow flies and with that bike. It will be even more beautiful.... It's definitely a bike I would choose... !!!

[@131601]

That’s a great bike, have fun and be safe !

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thanks, will do! 🏁

[@cadiravila7734]

Que espectáculo. Muy profesional el caballero. El que ama el deporte a dos ruedas, exelente. Yo soy feliz con mi 650 KLR en SUNRISE ( FL) USA 💯🇺🇲

[@mikeyerke3920]

Good to hear from you! The 650 KLR is a great motorcycle! Thank you for the comment. 🏁

[@BillySBC]

I like it in the white paint scheme.

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thanks Billy, I’m partial to it myself! Great to hear from you! 👍🏻

[@tieoneon1614]

They really did the old 650L a favor with that new white color. I think with some high bar risers and that tail light caboose tidy'd up it would really look sharp in my book.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I just did a video on the XRs Only taillight. You were definitely right, it looks sooo much better! 🔧

[@pilotdane1]

CONGRATS !!!!!

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thank you!

[@newguyrc1128]

I love mine. Think i got it new in march maybe, and I've got near 5k miles on it.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I love to hear that. Great that you’re riding the thing! That’s what they’re made for! Especially an XRL! 🇯🇵🏁

[@sundaymorningdrives]

You are good on that bike, Mike

[@mikeyerke3920]

Not bad for an old guy. lol

[@davidskeen4000]

Dream bike. Congratulations.

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thank you David. You’re too kind. 👍🏻

[@NeverForgottenFortOrd]

Wow, bike is nice Wish I had that one when I was in Fort Ord doing security that would’ve helped out a lot with my videos and kicked out a lot of undesirable people. Nice color, love your riding, you like a teenage with all these nice toys laugh out loud.

[@mikeyerke3920]

A 55 year old teenager. LOL

[@alexisescano5060]

Esa honda y la Suzuki dr 650 tienen muchísimas calidad

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@alexisescano5060 Si. ¿De dónde eres?

[@danarussell4246]

Make sure you swap out the front counter sprocket for one of the thicker ones. I think most guys get the Fritz Co, Rocky Mountain ATV or the old XR650R. I just went OVER 15,000 miles on my pretty much bone stock XR650L with zero problems. I typically always get 52 mpg which is why I won’t uncork it. If I wanta shred something I take my KTM 350, that little pea shooter hauls arse.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I replaced the sprocket with a Fritzco, (stock size). It’s good for a peace of mind! KTM 350? Very nice! That thing must be a pleasure off road. 🔧

[@mikeyerke3920]

52MPG, that’s pretty good. Mine is nowhere near that. Of course I ride like an idiot, that may have something to do with it… Nevertheless, I am going with the XRs Only exhaust and jet kit, as power is a far more important goal, than is fuel economy. I did the smog delete as well, because I really hate the popping and lack of good throttle response. Exhaust video coming soon… 🔧

[@israeljohnson242]

Good job

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thanks Israel! 🏁 Just did a grass track video today… 👍🏻

[@jancelvaldez5318]

Una bestia

[@mikeyerke3920]

Yes! 👍🏻

[@Sanmezcalito]

Looks like fun…

[@mikeyerke3920]

It’s great to be back in the saddle! 🏁

[@peterzielenski]

Where did you get it? I can't find one.

[@mikeyerke3920]

They’re hard to get. Just keep calling places! Sorry for the late response. Good luck to you!

[@nahidrezaee]

Do you suggest to buy ?

[@mikeyerke3920]

Yes. Absolutely Nahid. 👍🏻🏁

[@brandoncurry3443]

I got a ‘21, wish I would’ve waited.

[@mikeyerke3920]

Why do you say that? The only difference is color! 👍🏻

[@albertlopez7971]

Cual es la velocidad máxima de esa motocicleta?

[@mikeyerke3920]

About 93mph Albert. Thanks for visiting the channel, and stop by anytime! 🏁

[@sharkbyte48]

Does you xr have a wierd thing where the left peg is in more then the right?

[@mikeyerke3920]

Haha yep. It’s weird right? I just put some XRs only pegs on it. I like em!

[@timkallend3502]

I had a home made one before they came out lol

[@mikeyerke3920]

Nice. 🔧

[@greg4fiddy]

Nice ride! Enjoy it!!

[@mikeyerke3920]

Thanks man! 👍🏻

[@gaulac]

Not available in Philippines. I hope soon.

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@gaulac I hope you get them! 👍🏻

[@r.r.hughes9808]

It sounds a bit like a tractor or an oil rig

[@mikeyerke3920]

Kinda handles like one too! Haha! I did change the exhaust to an XRs Only pipe, and tuned it nicely, so it sounds and performs quite well now. 🏁🔧

[@paolob5041]

can i buy this bike in Europe?????

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@paolob5041 Try a Honda dealership perhaps? European emissions laws are very strict, so I’m not sure if they still sell them there. You are not the first to ask me that question though! Good luck, and nice to hear from you! 🏁

[@EduardoRamirez-bd4nn]

How tall are you?

[@mikeyerke3920]

6’1”

[@VanBaylen]

@@mikeyerke3920booo

[@Guy-d2h]

Hodad

[@mikeyerke3920]

Indeed

[@edhuber3557]

37" seat height

[@mikeyerke3920]

A little taller now with the higher profile tires on it, so I’m about 38” now. Lots of rocks and roots where I live, so the higher profile tire is a little better for me. 🔧

[@edhuber3557]

@@mikeyerke3920 I'd feel like I'm on stilts. My novice-rider feets crave terra-firma.

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@edhuber3557 Learn to ignore what your feet want. If you listen to them, you shall forever be bound to the terra firma.

[@edhuber3557]

@@mikeyerke3920 Someday I hope to...

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@edhuber3557 Stay with it. 👍🏻

[@ПетрПервый-о2т]

Деда наваливает нормально😂

[@mikeyerke3920]

I ride your mom really well too.