HONDA XR650R BRP Rolling First Impressions and Onboard Preview! o

[@lonetravelernw1729]

I love that bike. The best 650 on the market. I wish Honda would bring it back.

[@eveRide]

+Lonetraveler NW You and me both!

[@OldDirtBikes]

@@eveRide and me. My channel all about the piggy 🐷

[@7x779]

Yeah well when it was available new I recall so many of the reviews and all the local Moto squids mocking it for being a big fat pig, no one seemed to understand it or want it and that's why they quit selling it Much of Motorsports Hobbies is influenced by nothing more than advertisement Trends fashion and emotions

[@nickalarz]

I bought a fully upgraded one for my first motorcycle. It's the steepest learning curve possible. but once you figure it out the bike will take you up Everest and ask for more. great vids man

[@eveRide]

+nickalarz It really is an amazing machine! True... it might have been a bit too much for a first bike, but for somebody like me that is just barely out of that "scared to turn" phase.. this bike is great! :)

[@kitfalco8]

I got the XR650R simply because its cheaper than a newer bike and can do literally everything. Fast enough to cruise on the highway, get on the dirt fast or slow, Reliable (with proper maintenance) and with minimal mods! a true bang for the buck out of the box used (Around $2000-3500) + 300 to make it street legal. run 15-42 gearing with 2 master links and a 13T to switch out on the trails

[@eveRide]

+A Flaygon Good call!

[@crisg.5766]

how fast does it go on the highway?

[@kitfalco8]

+Cris Gonzalez it should be able to reach 110 but it'll cruise at 70 easy

[@mike300406]

stock xr 650 r 125 klm that's all she got nfast for trails not for street you have to go down 2 on the front and about 8 on the back approx.

[@mikemacgregor5650]

Wish they came with a 6th gear! Manufacturers have chosen to just ignore us , so we will keep buying used. I have a 93 ZX1100d I would like to trade for a 650R

[@Mocicleta]

This is my favorite clip, I saw him four times. I reminds me of my first motorcycle Honda XL 600 R Paris Dakar . I love how you describe the feeling ... I felt XL600R ....exactly how you describe, as a tractor ... Thank you for this

[@CaliforniaDualSportRiders]

The Pro has one of these and the moment I stepped off my KLR at the time and traded bikes mid-trail... I was hooked! These bikes are a lot of fun and have a huge following of great guys.

[@eveRide]

+California Dual Sport Riders Oh man they really are nuts! I used to think, "That guy is going to destroy that bike!" when I'd watch the pro do big jumps on the XR. Then after riding one myself, I think, "Oh that bike can easily handle it!" haha

[@jasonferrier]

I recently took a 1,700 mile trip on my 2000 XR650R from the San Francisco Bay Area down the coast, over to Joshua Tree, through Death Valley and back home along the San Andreas fault valley. With just a Giant Loop Great Basin saddle bag, it was just about perfect. I didn't mind the kick start.

[@eveRide]

+Jason Ferrier I am massively jealous of that trip! On that bike... it sounds amazing :)

[@jasonferrier]

+eveRide ADV I'll trade jealousy ... I'm stuck living in a city for now hours from legal trails... You however, can ride dirt on your commute!

[@rylanstone2796]

Just turned 13 and got this bike as a gift it is so much fun the only problem I ran into was the kickstart but I figured it out

[@MrEnduroVlogs]

Riding on sand & looking at snow. Amazing.

[@davewalton2358]

Loved my XR, comfortable to ride all day, great gobs of grunt, tough as nails and bulletproof (and beautifully built). Big and tall but at 6'2" felt the right size for me. Wish I still had it, would buy another if I had the chance...

[@backyardportageegomez4061]

I’m. 5-7 and 49 years old with 11 screws in my good knee. Ride the RR every day during summer and when I can during winter. You gotta find one

[@rubberneckrides5940]

this is crazy coincidence - i was just looking at XR650r's this morning for the first time after being set on a DRZ400. Look forward to the review!

[@eveRide]

+Rubberneck Rides Ohhhhh it's a tough call!!! The DRZ has some edges, but that 650 torque and power... ugh it's a serious showdown! If you can find a street legal R with an E start installed, that might be the one to get.

[@ridingdeep8530]

Just listening to the audio of that video made me miss my KLX650, of course I haven't taken my new (old) WR450 out to play yet, I'm hoping the pain will be dulled a wee bit. I once rode Andy Grider's factory Honda, back in 2002 I believe, that bike was amazing! They had everything so perfectly dialed on that machine, it handled perfectly, you almost didn't even notice the 2-3ft tall whoops we were cruising through. After that ride I understood how team Honda had won all of those Baja races, the XR650R is a desert beast!

[@eveRide]

+Shannon Scott Oh man I can only imagine what a tuned XR would feel like. This one was nearly stock with 60k miles and still felt like a war horse! :)

[@janra8653]

thank you for reminding me why I love my XR 650 R. It need some attention to the engine due to many years of service but it deserve it. I simply love the XR bikes.

[@danhillam]

Nice review, Tyler, You bring back some great memories. For years, I rode a XR600R with a Baja Designs kit and Hot Cam. My son now owns the bike. It will still put a huge grin on your face. Perhaps he'll let me take it for a ride again some day. They are THE perfect dessert bike. One of the less talked about advantages that bike offers is it's ability to develop it's rider's right leg. It's impossible to imagine that a rider, highly skilled with the magic button, could adapt to the kick starter on the old XR, nearly as easily as an XR owner could adapt to the button. If in a good butt kicking contest, the rider of an old XR will win every time.

[@eveRide]

+Dan Hillam (adventureDan) HAHAHHA! Yeah I really do think it was the kick start that ended the bike's production. An E start would have kept it on the market in my opinion.

[@alecmauer5508]

Would love to see you do a video about the last gen Kawasaki KDX.

[@kermit30au]

Iv always had XRs as dirt bikes since the 80s. Few years ago got a XR650r stock standard near new condition. Only thing I did to it was change the exhaust to a FMF powerbomb stainless steel and put on tires to my liking. The thing is insane and love it that way. Iv ridden it open road and at highway speeds and does it easy but was nasty on my butt for long periods. Got a blackbird for long distances anyway. I like how it has no battery to worry about. Just park it up and it'll be waiting and ready for you. The kick starter for some is a pain but it's not that bad. If you keep your bike serviced and tuned it should start easy enough. People new to this bike I recommend they ask on how to start it correctly so your not busting your leg or flooding it. Great report. Thanks.

[@erikeggenbakstad]

Picking one up on Monday! 2003, all stock beside heated grips and a 2x100 W stator.

[@TheMTrider16]

It's the 600 to 1000 mile oil changes that made me give up my BRP for an F800GS. A Renazco seat does wonders for this bike.

[@eveRide]

+TheMTrider16 That is a drawback for sure :\

[@MinimalistMotoLife]

Oh yeah the 650r is a legit off road bike a good rider can run away from just about any other bike short of a the modern KTM 690 or 950/990 in the desert. There's a reason they dominated Baja for so long. I would love to own one but only with the rare magic button retrofit

[@eveRide]

+MM95 I soooo agree! I think that the lack of E start kinda killed it :\

[@willy286]

Dude , they kick easy. My KTM 530 is much harder to kick

[@MinimalistMotoLife]

willy286 I will admit the only BRP I have experience with was one that raced Baja so it may have had a high comp piston so that might have made it harder because it was a bit harder than the KLX650r. But even the XR400 left me wishing for a magic button or new a new knee.

[@TincMoto]

I have a 2000 xr650r with. 670 bigbore and a stage 2 cam makes the stock 650r seem slow but i have to say that they are the king of thumpers

[@eveRide]

+Tinc Moto HOLY CRAP! You needed a big bore? You've got issues if you needed a big bore on the XRR ;) lol

[@TincMoto]

+eveRide ADV oh i have issues alright lol. Having a xrr that will do over 100mph on dirt hahah maybe one day you can ride mine and see the difference of a prepped race motor

[@solomonyuzon]

As usual, zero dislikes so far. Simply the best.

[@motointensity8931]

What an awesome coincidence! I literally just picked one of these up on Tuesday. Planning on making a video with mine once I run through the carb and valve adjustments. It was between that and a Drz400e, and there they both are!

[@MikeSmith-OU812]

Looking forward to this series of vids !! Brraap!! More 650 !!! :))

[@Tanks-Link]

Love my 2000 XR650R I'm a 6'4" 300lbs guy and for me it handles like a champ of course I've modified my suspension and it's street legal

[@eveRide]

+John Behmer I am seriously jealous... Street legal and modded suspension... the bike is great even without those things, but WITH? Again... jealous ;)

[@Tanks-Link]

+eveRide ADV Tks

[@richardthered]

I had a XR 600R kick start and my best friend had a XR650 we had the most fun ever on those bikes. In fact I would go so far as saying the best years of my life. we often swapped bikes and we could not decide what bike was better they were both a pleasure to ride off road. The XR650 seemed more ridged in turns and a tad more power, but the 600 would not let it get away. I will never forget we rode on a bypass that was being built and it was a weekend and nobody was around no work men nothing. we had nearly 10 miles of levelled first stage road of dirt and we got some serious speed, I hit a big 360 excavator track rut at 70mph my friend said it was epic to watch as he was right beside me, Not for the faint hearted. Honda make the best bikes in the world. Love them, they take abuse and they never let you down. In fact there cars are the same. Want reliability, value for money, buy one.

[@eveRide]

+richardthered I agree! Honda makes a great ... everything! :D

[@davemonday5381]

How can you possibly conspire a bike like the XR to the KLR. And a DRZ. Well That’s just insulting. Your blessed with that terrain.

[@xrstofstreepify]

I miss mine sooooo much!! Can't wait to hear your comments on the rain dance!! :)

[@TruenorthmtGod]

When you putting a big bore kit on that e model. Ya got the clams. If I were you I would go all out. Love your content everride. Your personality is top notch. Along with your humbleness. Your a humanitarian that deserves much respect. Thank you for always giving me the itch to go riding. I would love to ride with you. I have a 2002 E model and I love it..

[@lifeofbryan3098]

The King of the Desert! Man I would love to have one of these, but they are SUPER rare over here (and ridiculously expensive too)

[@eveRide]

+BBQ Rider We're pretty lucky over here... the guy's I borrowed was $1600!

[@lifeofbryan3098]

eveRide ADV Damn! They start at about $4000 around here. A low mileage one will set you back nearly $6000!

[@jasonchadwick2860]

my first big bike was a Honda XL600LMF, the stock tank is a steel 30l tank. it was also the first bike I did trails on. I absolutely loved it. I know what you mean about wrapping your legs round the tank. It extremely comfortable in that position and allows you to control it with your thighs. just awesome power and pull from unbelievably low revs. pity they don't make them anymore and we don't get the 650r in the UK either. shame, I'd have it as a second bike to the drz

[@eveRide]

+J Chad So true! If I had the money and one popped up I'd buy one. This is seriously a legendary motorcycle.

[@Martin6203]

I love my xr650r I had a dr650se and there is no comparison in my opinion, changed the front sprocket and new gutts seat foam and it is just as comfortable as the dr.

[@eveRide]

+Tim Martin I need to ride a DR more, but for now the XR is easily one of my favorite bikes.

[@jackrabbit8703]

Owned a drz 400, klx 300r, tw200, xr600r, my favorite bike? The XR650R....yippee kay aye!!!!

[@MarkoVukovic0]

XR is legendary, aaah brings back memories of my 500R. Sounds far too quiet though :D

[@b1pig]

yep. you can hear that sucker rev up. my '08 KLR wont have any of that. bucks below 2,000 rpm.

[@Nerb1]

Great bike... not many people would say otherwise.

[@ricecakeFTW]

I had a xr600r....great bike and yes, 2nd & 3rd are really the only gears you need and it eats up hills lol The xr650R was the next generation but also the first to be liquid cool while the previous generations relied on air cooling fins. The bikes category is considered a Baja bike. Watch Dust To Glory? All those Hondas are the very bike you were riding :) Thanks for sharing!

[@eveRide]

+ricecakeFTW Dust To Glory is a fantastic show! Makes me want to get the 650R :)

[@DarkMatter946]

Looking very much forward to the full review on this bike, been raining down here for the last couple of days, but there was a break in the clouds this morning so I got to gas up and run a few errands on the DRZ. Now it's ten o'clock and I'm wanting to go for a ride because I've been watching Tyler tear up the badlands again.

[@eveRide]

+DarkMatter946 Ahhhh yeah, "Errands" on the DRZ. Everybody knows what that means :)

[@markjacobs6294]

I have a fully farkled XR650L with 10.5 Wiseco piston and stage one cam kit. It's a beast, no DRZ can get away from me let alone catch me. The best part is, you can pick up a good used one for $3000 or so. The (R) stands for RACE or RARE to find. It's the water cooled Baja 1000 slayer.

[@SLFYSH]

Great, you found an XR! Need more in depth and the DR next. I had to face reality that I'm just not tall enough for the XR🤔, but respect the bike.

[@eveRide]

+SLFYSH I seriously need to find a DR to borrow/ride!

[@trevorjameson3213]

Very cool review but of course all your vids are good. I used to have '00 XR650R from '01 until '05. That bike was a beast! Uncorked and jetted, the power was insane! As you know, huge torque right off idle, and a massive mid-range surge. Where is that awesome place you guys are riding in the vid??

[@filippocorti6760]

I'm surprised a review was done on this model as it has been out of production for a good number of years before this video was filmed.

[@andypandy.]

gotta love those big bore singles, efficient power delivery!!

[@NessedUpProductions]

Would love a 650R!! I might even trade my 530 for one, but super hard to find clean and street legal in OR....

[@eveRide]

+NessedUpProductions I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for one down here because it's seriously a fantastic machine! I was so surprised!

[@Lifesnextadventure1]

Got to love the ol' XR. It is like driving a diesel truck but I like it.

[@eveRide]

+NorCal ADV The weird part is that it feels heavy, but it weighs less than a DRZ!

[@Lifesnextadventure1]

1993 technology, whatcha going to do...

[@RangerRyke]

DUDE finally! Iv been waiting for you to ride that bike.

[@eveRide]

+Alex Bleyker I'm very glad I got a chance!

[@OtisENGINEuity]

We need to get Damon to build a T120R or TR6 off road bike and watch you guys lose your minds at how fun that'd be. A high compression 650 twin off road bike would be seriously fun.. And then being a classic Triumph and the sound that comes with that old hemi engine just adds to the fun.

[@eveRide]

+OtisENGINEuity That just sounds dirty!

[@OtisENGINEuity]

eveRide ADV dirtgasms galore eh?

[@PistonSlap]

ooooohhhh yeaaaahhhh! its a honda it will run forever! I'm a Honda guy at heart but you turned me on to the DRZ 400. I love the DRZ! it's never let me down or wanting more. ....except for top speed. but then again that can be fixed with gears. great video Tyler!

[@eveRide]

+Piston Slap Thanks man! Yeah the DRZ and BRP are truly bikes that seem to be made for me! :)

[@wildryno6909]

I love my XR 650l , I had to go with the L because of the electric start . cool video RIDE ON MAN

[@zachary3777]

complete different bike

[@eveRide]

+Zach A They are waaaay different, but the 650L is still a solid dual sport. THe R just has that "whoa! I wasn't expecting that!" factor :)

[@mikemacgregor5650]

I love my L but would prefer the liquid cooling , the lower weight , the more power of the R. I have thought about the kicker, and in most cases it wouldn't bother me i.e. Streets an flat spots, there have been times when I'll have to admit I just would not have been able to kick start my bike . So I think I'm going to go bigger bore without going too high on the compression when it comes time for a new piston . I'm considering moving to the desert an without liquid cooling the big thumper might not be real happy.

[@killerta87]

omg! favorite motovlogger reviews my dream bike! yeeeees and doesn't hate it! my day has been made! lol I just finally bought a very clean 01 xr650r BRP :-)

[@eveRide]

+killerta87 Doesn't hate it?!!? Oh man how could anybody ever hate this bike??? It's AMAZING!

[@killerta87]

+eveRide ADV idk there are people that hate the Big Red Pigs due to little things like non electric start, heaviness and such lol. I love how you desribe the BRP :-) have a great day sir! :-)

[@Chainy1337]

congrats!!! Seems you had fun with this XR! If you ever have the Chance to ride a XR 600r, do it! Even more fun than the 650!

[@eveRide]

+Sam Cro Seriously? I'll try my best to get my hands on one, then!

[@Chainy1337]

My 600 has something about 130KG ready to race, the XR650 has something about 145kg. And with the right carburetor setup on a 600, you can compensate for the missing 50ccm². Thats only my experience :) No matter what, an XR is freaking beast! You sounded like riding the 650 was great fun :) Love the landscapes you guys can ride through!

[@manmedel]

Yeah man, the xr 650 and 600 as well... They are mythical off road bikes. Test also the Suzuki DR 650... any single cylinder of more than 600 cc, have a good push . With my yamaha XT660R I am very happy Best regards Medel (Sorry for my English)

[@eveRide]

+M. Medel Your english has always been great! I really need to find a friend with a DR650 who will let me ride it :)

[@motomax13]

OOOH YEAAAA!

[@eveRide]

+motomax bustin' through that wall! :D

[@motomax13]

hahha

[@adventureteam9494]

Oh no!!!

[@jamiesrjks34829]

good job everide, good to see you having fun

[@luis545x39]

i wish they were still in production.

[@eveRide]

+luis545x39 You and me both! It's such a great bike!

[@filippocorti6760]

I guess it wasn't "uncorked". Honda had a kit for that bike that made it much more powerful than it is off the showroom floor.

[@TheBenderover69]

I owned one of these and loved it. Just don't load with luggage or your screwed.

[@reefshark76]

Glad you finally got to ride an XR. Sounds like you had fun. I've never ridden the R but from your description is sounds a lot like my L.

[@daynepeterson9593]

xr's are my favorite. Own a xr600r. Thing is a beast, lighter than the 650R too.

[@daynepeterson9593]

+Dayne Peterson The clutch is hard to pull in.

[@leifer04]

Enjoying the bike reviews!

[@MrSparkyAprilia]

pretty much finished stripping and rebuilding my XR650r and should be making a appearance this year! love the big red pig! although after a days riding kicking it over gets kinda old! 😉

[@eveRide]

+mrsparkyaprilia The magic of E starts! I seriously think that if they put an E start on it, they would have done much better and never had to pull it from the market.

[@Dracati]

Great Edit !!! That bike is a Beast, & always digging that Sony POV off-road ;)

[@spartan8390]

Welcome back to the world of 650's! Even temporarily.

[@eveRide]

+Spartan ADV If I had money, it wouldn't be temporary. Also, I need to get the KLR going again!

[@spartan8390]

+eveRide ADV indeed! The bike that started it all!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

awesome video, with hilarious and valuable commentary as usual! wish the xr wasn't as tall! 5'6". not an option

[@ripmax333]

+Weiderfan not many options unfortunately at least for bigger displacements, i understand the importance of ground clearance but a tall seat of 38 inches is some kinda ridiculous.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Agreed!

[@kojack635]

At least youre not 6'4", nothing but the tallest of bikes fit me

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Yep. The other extreme! Good point Bob! Hadn't thought about that before!

[@RedRockDualSportADV]

I almost got the 650l when I got the DRZ. I will say I LOVE the DRZ but at times the power of a 650 would be nice, however most of the time I want more power it's on the pavement.

[@eveRide]

+RedRockDualSport ADV The 650L does have more power on the pavement, but feels more like a KLR. I think the R is just right for 650 power.

[@GeorgeT0C2P0]

Just bought one with motor needs fully dressed with over 1500 in upgrades for 1500....refinishing the whole case...

[@duncdunc76]

Great vid. I totally agree with your assessment. I used to have a 2001 XR650r with a Baja street legal kit and you are right about its off road performance but it was a bit Big/heavy for me for tight woods stuff and in comparison to the KLR on the road Id probably take the KLR for comfort like you said. More street go KLR more dirt go XRr or XRl. The XR650r will get you through anything and is the best 650 off road for the price IMO. You've got to go pricey Austrian (KTM/Husky) to beet it. I sadly traded mine on a Buell Ulysses back in the day when I thought I was going to go lots more street and less dirt. Big Mistake! Anyway Ive had a few XRs/XLs over the years (1-XL80 1-XR500 1-XR600 1-XR650r 1-XR400) and have loved them all and the claims of bullet proof reliability are no lie! Im one of those guys that should take better care of his bikes but the XRs have spoiled me because they just don't care they'll run no matter what kind of punishment they're put through . I bought my used 1980 XR500 from an older guy for 100 bucks when I was in my early 20s in college after having to sell my first awesome running XR600 for get through college money. Almost sold my car instead of my bike (Lol) but wiser advisors convinced me otherwise. My XR500 was sitting in this fellas back yard for like 5 years out in the weather In Wyoming. It wouldn't even roll because the brake drums had seized due to surface rusting. I drug it to my truck with a buddy lifted it up and slid in the bed on its side and took it home. At home I took the brake drums apart and cleaned them up, cleaned the carb, and put a new spark plug in it and no lie it fired up! And other then new tires and rear shocks I rode that bike around the Wyoming mountains for 2 summers during college doing nothing else to it but changing the oil and putting gas in it. Finally gave it to a buddy to ride when I had a chance to get my XR650r. As my skills needs and buying power have changed the bikes have been swapped out since I don't have enough money to keep them all, or I would! I absolutely Loved all my XRs and vowed I would always own one and when I got the chance to get a street legal 650r I couldn't pass it up and I was not disappointed. It had taken my beloved XR600 to the next level in every respect! I now have a street legal XR 400 though and am loving it for mountain trail riding in Wyoming. It is better in the tight stuff then the 650 was for me (although I know Pros have no problem with tight stuff on the 650r) and it still has plenty of power for me at 5'11" and 250lbs. And like you said about its power I never had enough riding situations to take advantage of the 650r's power. It really likes to haul even though it will tractor through anything. The 400 suits me better for the slower tighter stuff with enough top for the occasional street jaunt. Don't get me wrong there are other great bikes out there but for the combination of performance reliability and price the XR line is hard to beat IMO and the 650r is at the top of that line. I actually was looking For a DRZ400s or KLX400s before I bought my XR400 because It is also a great bike IMO and is, I think, a great combination of power and street legal dirt worthy lightness. I was going DRZ/KLX because the XR400 wasn't street legal and was harder to find but I got lucky and found one close to me that was already converted to street legal capability and had a title with it which is another thing that all XRs don't have. Liquid cooling and electric start are Im sure awesome but I honestly haven't had any issues without them in my riding. Of course I trail ride I don't motocross so I haven't had any overheating issues and ya kicking a bike isn't as easy as pushing a button but I do ride in the mountains, and firstly an XR is a hard bike to stall (tractor factor) and of all the bikes Ive had they kick over and start rather easily even after a drop or all day riding. But don't get me wrong if the XRs all had liquid cooling and electric start I wouldn't be complaining. Might go DRZ if I ever wear the XR400 out to see how the other half lives. Who am I kidding I will never wear out an XR! Ok im respectful of all great motorbikes but because of my personal history im an XR fanboy Lol.

[@eveRide]

+Sean Duncan Haha man that's an awesome history! You're lucky to experience those bikes for so long. Also, I don't think it takes many rides to become an XR fanboy :D

[@5AXISDLOCKHART]

I would be interested to see your review of some orange bikes. The 690 has me interested as a replacement for my old 640ADV

[@eveRide]

+David Lockhart I would absolutely love to get my hands on some KTMs. It all comes down to what my friends own, and then what they're dumb enough to let me ride :)

[@5AXISDLOCKHART]

Maybe the fine folks at RMC could hook you up with a test. Their recent 690 build video has me thinking.

[@ToriMoto]

Great vid eveRide. 650's are awesome; the engine braking and torque is great to have on tap.

[@christianolsen7565]

love it! I've never really considered honda, but it seems I may have to actually take a good look into what this bike offers! thanks for the vid

[@eveRide]

+Christian Olsen Definitely check out this week's upcoming video for the full review... it only gets better. The XR650R might be my favorite... and I think they'd still be selling them if it weren't for one big problem.

[@christianolsen7565]

+eveRide ADV what would that be?

[@eveRide]

+Christian Olsen No E start :\

[@DGETHIS01]

the only complaint i have about the xr650r is my buddies overheats often in the slow stuff

[@eveRide]

+DGETHIS01 Is it the R or the L? I know the L is air cooled and can get pretty toasty.

[@advkat0117]

I do have time for an EVERIDE video!! Ooooooooohyeeeeeeah!!! nice video dude! looks so fun!

[@eveRide]

+Kathy Doan Yeah this was the "I can't make it in time! Throw together some footage to get the video on Sunday!" video :)

[@backyardportageegomez4061]

Love his videos on XRR ! He says it spins the back tires ... like it has multiple. Lol

[@adventureteam9494]

haha, this awesome! hopefully you can stir up in trestle in the 650r again so I can sell mine!! once again great video. wait till you ride one with a pumper carb on it. it becomes a whole other animal.

[@eveRide]

+Adventure Team That blows my mind! This thing already had gobs of power :)

[@masonsadv]

Awesome! Fun bike for sure. Can't wait for the full review:)

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

Yamaha needs to take the 700 engine from their ATV, strip out the reverse gear and make a street legal water cooled performance big bore bike. If they could keep it at 275 pounds that would be the best.

[@CptAngelKGaming]

Check out the Yamaha T7 Tenere ;)

[@homerbowler8548]

how about Klr vs Dr vs xr that would be nice

[@eveRide]

+Homer Bowler I'll definitely do one someday.... I just don't know anybody with a DR they'd let me ride :)

[@whoopieblue2]

hell yeah i got XR650L and i love it

[@eveRide]

+Dj Garcia The L is still a great bike! More like a KLR than the R, but still rock-solid and good suspension :)

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

have only thrown my leg over a XR500 and even I thought you end up with longer arms once your done 😄

[@humdinger5701]

If I didn't already have a DR650 the XR650 would be my choice. To tell ya honestly it was a hard choice between the two. For those are interested a DR650 is 50/50 and the XR650 in my opinion is a 60/40 Dirt/Street. The XR is a madman off road... Wheelies...Yup, Hill Climbs...Yup, Power Slides and some Jumps...Yup, and you can't go wrong with a Honda and you will never ever have to search far or wide for parts or take out a loan to purchase said parts.

[@TWiGsADV707]

I ALMOST got a XR650 instead of my DRZ... almost. hahaha Engine breaking is one of the things I sort of miss from my KLR with the DRZ, seemed I needed much less brake work going down gnarly hills on the KLR. OOOoohhh.. I like that snazzy cleaned up ending layout. all the clicky bits make me want to click them!!

[@CaptainLicorice]

I was very close to buying one of these but in eastern Canada one of these is 4000$+

[@eveRide]

+Captain Licorice Arrrrgh those markets! They're getting a bit rare these days.

[@CaptainLicorice]

Yes they are, especially blue plated(road legal) ones. You can't transfer red plates(off road) to a blue plate anymore

[@I_Am_Michael]

remember, first and foremost, the xr is a dirt bike from the late eighties/early nineties with some lights thrown in for good measure. that is why it is good in the dirt. terrible on the open road (which it wasn't designed for that). treated it rough and it will like you better.

[@janra8653]

I ride my bike as an adventure bike. it's all a matter of gearing. this is not a dirt bike, it's a rally bike built for speed 😊

[@andreasharboe1631]

+michael adams You're probably thinking about the XRL. The XRR wasn't launched til '00 and is pretty different from the L (water cooled, alu frame, better suspension)

[@nvmcrider8475]

I had a street legaled XR 650r and it was awesome, too bad it didn't have a 6th gear (I say this about every bike) for highway cruising, but off road it was unstoppable. It was all about the motor. Where is this filmed at? Looks kind of like southern Utah.

[@alfredochacon7612]

Super sweet video, I love me some Honda:)

[@eveRide]

+Alfredo Chacon Dude it's a greeeeeat moto!!

[@ColoradoDualSport]

Meeker rides that thing like a boss. Next time we meet up I'll have to give it a go. It's air cooled though right? That would be an issue in the summer in Moab.

[@adventureteam9494]

xr650r is water cooled, xr650r is oil cooled

[@ricecakeFTW]

+Adventure Team xr650r: liquid cooled, aluminium frame xr650L: air/oil cooled, steel frame,

[@adventureteam9494]

+Adventure Team buwahahahahahaha I meant type xr650l. but my phone doesn't have it saved.

[@eveRide]

+ColoradoDualSport Indeed... that bad boy is liquid cooled! And about the same weight as a DRZ! It's seriously an astonishing machine!

[@FatBikeRacer]

but they haven't sold the 650R for how many years??? I'm a holdout for the XR350 vs CRF250L test.

[@Costi1100]

Hey Just want to say man while you might see this comment, that your videos are so amazing and you have inspired me to work hard and try get some kind of dual sport for my first bike :), they also torture me as-well because i want to get a bike so badly and go on amazing adventures ahaha, Thanks Man

[@eveRide]

+Costi1100 I'll definitely see this comment! I read them all and try to reply to most, too. Someday you'll have the bike that gets you places, and you're going to love it :) Good luck!

[@barneygoldstein7103]

Hey dude, love your vids, if you get the chance, ride an old yamaha tt600r and make sure its one that was made in italy, they are a great old thumper too! Peace and respect from Australia!

[@SteveHacker]

Is it street legal? I've been wanting something lighter than my KLR650 that I can throw around more easily in the dirt, and have been carefully looking at Yamaha WR250Rs and KTM EXC-F 350s and 500s. I didn't know there was a Honda XR650 other than the street legal "L" model, and the "R" is not on their web site either. What is the difference between the R and the L? Are these bikes that I should be comparing along with the KTM EXC-F and Yamaha WR250R? Light weight and better dirt performance is my priority now, but I MUST be street-legal via ORIGINAL MSO (no mods)... I LOVE my KLR and it's not going anywhere, but it's a BEAST-TANK, and I now want something smaller to "play" on. 😊

[@eveRide]

+Steve Hacker If you want that smaller-bike feel then the R isn't it :) It may be lighter, but still feels like a tank to me :) They discontinued the R model in 2007 because it wasn't street legal and had a few quirks that non-racers just couldn't get past. It sounds like the best bike for you would be a WR250R or even a plated 250F for the weight :)

[@filippocorti6760]

HOnda should bring it back and update it to compete with the KTM/Husqvarna 690/710. OTOH, perhaps a person can get close after modifying the XR650L.

[@phillipmendoza593]

Cool vid...where is this recorded?

[@MrPhoenix82]

hey man love ur content just wondering what ur thoughts are in the Dr 650.. from the owner reviews it seems like the perfect do it all bike for the size and durability..?! keep up the good work ;-)

[@eveRide]

+MrPhoenix82 I want to get my hands on a DR650 so badly! Nobody around me has one to review/ride... otherwise I'd be all over it!

[@ChaoticDetour]

Nice! Those things are way to big for me, but I have heard they have good power. I'm guessing this bike was borrowed from the other rider?

[@eveRide]

+ChaoticDetour Most definitely, although if I had the moolah and one popped up, I'd probably buy it!

[@adventureswithred8994]

Are you still planning on doing an xr650l review?

[@nicholasnootbaar3603]

Do you guys go out often on group rides? i Live in the St. George area and actually have an xr650r and have been looking for people to ride with!

[@Iowarail]

I want!!!!! Thanks for the video and keep up the good work..

[@eveRide]

+Iowarail I want, too! ;)

[@sassed12many]

Medieval Motorbike. I think you're on to something 8-)

[@frankmcgachy1657]

Thanks for the great review. This confirms the fact that Scott Summers was super human. So cool how he would hoist his race bike up in his arms before a race! Alas I think this bike is a Big Boy bike, us chalenged in stature need to stick to more manageable bikes like your Drz, my Klx351, Wr250, Crf250l ect... The 650 would wear you out too quickly. Thanks again Everide.

[@eveRide]

+frank mcgachy While it's a big torquey machine and feels heavier than it is, it still weighs about the same as the DRZ. Wild, right? I was blown away!

[@brianlove993]

Thank you for making this!

[@bmxtimmy]

I almost bought an XR..., but I was worried about the 50 lbs extra that it has. I used to ride a lot of road bikes where weight is not an issue as much. I ride a KLX 250 in the dirt and I love it. But I'm thinking of getting a KLR 650 to ride 70% road, 30% dirt, or would an XR 650 be a better option...thoughts?

[@eveRide]

+thebmxtimmy For that much road I think you may be happier with the KLR... but if that ever changed to more dirt, then I am certainly a fan of the XR650R for a great compromise of both.

[@CasperRc81]

In January 2008 I picked up a 2007,400 ex and remember eye balling the 3 new ones that were sitting there 😔 I dislike being a human when bad choices are made! This August I'm going to pick up a new 650l not the same but as close as it's going to get for staying in reasonable price point. I understand technology is good but these bikes are turning into regular on road wiring basket cases to go put your self in the middle of nowhere alone I disagree. I bet soon the 650l will be obsolete with a more modern computerized pos. I like the idea but I have never had reliability issues with carbs. From a current 2006 banshee comes with dual carbs, current 86' 200sx fourtrax, a 400ex, two blasters, and a wr400. Whiners out there I tell you. It's us that are keeping the 650l in production. Who wants to pull a fuel pump out of a Gas tank, or run baja bad gas plugged injector. Now we can sell trans services and decarb services on our off road bikes ha. Absolutely love your videos thank you.