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2008 Honda XR650L Comparison
…16 years unchanged, you're either lazy or got a good thing going. In the case of the 2008 Honda XR650L, it's the latter.2008 Honda XR650L MSRP: $5949Weight: 325 lbs (Tank empty)Average MPG: 38The XR650L was originally introduced in 1992 when Honda bumped the displacement from the long-standing XR600L…
2008 Suzuki DR650SE Comparison
…the KLR, but distanced itself from it by a large margin of dirt performance.Of the single-cylinder DS steeds we've tested in the past year, Honda's XR650L is the only other multi-purpose bike that actually looks like a dirt bike. The rest are so street-biased in design that you can get a pretty good idea…
Backroad Ramblings April 2008
The Honda XR650L wasn't the perfect fit for our Rambling Man, so he went in search of a lighter, lower-to-the-ground dual-sport.A Tale of the Almost Perfect HuskyAlert readers may remember a while back when I devoted a column to my regretfully parting ways with my 01 Honda XR650L. Truth be told, a suitable…
2008 Dual-Sport Comparo
…rounded up a trio of the latest dual-sport offerings from three manufacturers that have plenty of experience in this unique niche. The venerable Honda XR650L, the recently updated Kawasaki KLR650 and the all-new BMW G 650 Xcountry. We tested these big-bore Singles on a variety of different surfaces, both…
Backroad Ramblings November 2006
A fresh-off-the-showroom look at Honda's XR650L, back in the days before dead batteries and trickle chargers were necessary.Of Batteries and Long Goodbyes One would think that after years of putting myself through such torture that the pain of witnessing one my beloved brood leave the stable for a final…
2003 BMW F650GS Dakar vs. Honda XR650L
…We chose two-dual sports with opposing strengths to see if it's best to have refined street capabilities or a taste for the dirty stuff. Honda's XR650L is a bike that has gained a legion of fans thanks to its powerful and dependable persona since its introduction back in 1992. Since then it's won Baja…
2004 KTM 950 Adventure
…clip. He simply replied, "Cameron, you'll be fine because you ride off-road and know how bikes feel in the dirt. Just ride it like you would a big XR650L or any other big, heavy dual-sport bike. You'll be very surprised. The stock tires will be the only limitation, especially in the sand." That was all…
2008 Honda CRF230L First Ride
…'comfort cocktail' makes it unbelievably easy to stand up while riding, and both our riders noted how little their butts hit the seat."Honda provided a XR650L as our photographer bike, and I unfortunately spent most of my day on it," says the 5'11" Hilde. "I know that stock XRs aren't super-comfortable for…
2003 BMW F650GS Dakar vs. Honda XR650L Conclusion
…bikes from two of the most respected manufacturers on the planet. Both are similar in description, although very different in implementation. The XR650L roosts over the BMW competition for its best balance between dirt and off-road performance.The Dakar version of the F650GS arrives with a hefty price…
Backroad Ramblings August 2007
…reluctantly agreed to join in the action despite a pretty serious snag: I don't have an Adventure Touring bike and since parting with my trusty 2001 XR650L last year, I couldn't even wing it. I was basically presented with two choices since staying home simply isn't an option when dealing with my friends…
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