As a TW200 rider, I am happy to see Honda bring this scale and priced bike to the continent.

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

TDUBS are awesome!

had mine delivered about a month ago. i’m 41, 6 ft. and about 170 lbs. it’s also my first bike. i don’t have anything to compare it to but it’s been awesome to learn on and i’ve got about 400 miles on it so far. and your videos are teaching me a ton about it so THANK YOU!

@MishMashMoto

8 ай бұрын

It’s such a great bike for the money! It really is a perfect first bike also. Glad we could help you some!

The review was great. I have 1033 miles on my '23 XR150 which I bought in April this year. Just wanted to let you know that I ride all the time at altitudes of 5000-6000 feet with absolutely no problem. You are dead on about this bike - the sweet spot for speed is between 35 and 55 mph and I ride mostly compressed clay roads at 45-50 mph with no problem getting up significant hills. I've done no modifications to the carburetor and it starts up just fine - perhaps that will change once I get into the later Fall and Winter months here in Colorado. My power seemed to "kick in" at about 600 miles and haven't noticed a significant change from then when I passed the 1000 mile mark. Regarding gas mileage I've tracked this closely and Im getting right at 100mpg with the way I ride this machine, so your 95 (without gear) is right on. Also wanted to thank you for your excellent maintenance videos so keep them coming. I also think this is a great all purpose bike if you do not need highway speeds. Small suggestion for you - if you are getting kicked around by the wind on your head, get an after market wind screen - works wonders for this bike!

What an incredibly detailed and most importantly practical review. I'm from New York and recently got to ride the Dragon. What an incredible road. I was surprised how chill the scene was at Deals Gap. That entire area is fantastic for riding. Thanks for sharing I think the 150 will be a good seller for Honda.

Moat thorough review out there. Thank you for your efforts. God Bless ya. Be safe.

810 miles down for me so far. I'd say I've felt a power increase. The top end is significantly better now. Enjoying your content on the XR!

Nice to see these taking some serious rides. Small bikes can be really fun !

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

We took an amazing trip! More to follow on that.

Interesting note about the power increase. Just got mine. Don’t get to ride it daily. I did have one silly fall on a slow speed U turn. And the only thing that broke on mine was also the mirror. I swapped out the front brake lever with an adjustable reach as I have small hands. Braking ability is kept. Adding hand guards and just received new dirt/adventure style foot pegs. There are ties for standing and I’ll feel a whole lot more secure having more substantial foot purchase. Thanks for your videos. I’m 5’1”. So I’m just comfortable with the seat height. I figure the more I ride the more comfortable I’ll feel on it.

Y’all are great. And I love my XR I got a black one it’s awesome. But y’all keep the reviews coming I love comparing to my rides. Thank y’all.

@eazyc9234

Жыл бұрын

Do y’all carry any tool kits for simple on the rd maintenance if so what is your tool pack I’m wanting to get a tool pack started for my adventures I’m in Chattanooga Tennessee so plenty of off roading and nuts and bolts to loosen up would love to hear what y’all carry as far as tools. Thank you

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! We do carry tools for most on road road repairs. Tube repairs, seat removal etc. we also carry extra oil and chain lube while on the road.

I been watching for a few weeks now an I subscribed and I have enjoyed all of the videos, but this one had me rolling😆😂 I like that fact that people wanted to see the bikes but to see a huge fall of a big bike in the back ground just takes the cake😆😂😂

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and glad you are enjoying the videos. More coming soon! Remember boys and girls, you just never know what your gunna see on the Dragon! BTW, the guy was fine and the bike will buff out.

Excellent video ! Thanks and like your style ..exactly what I’m looking for ..trying to start teaching my 18 year old daughter about motor bikes mostly off roading .

@MishMashMoto

Ай бұрын

It's perfect for that IMO

I deliver food and skateboard. 600 miles in a week... This was the best investment ever!

sir, mam, that honda XR150L is very popular here in the Philippines since 2016. very reliable and its very good for us average height Filipinos it's our mode of transportation either highways or off road . lot of upgrades can be done to make it more looks good. Ride safe always, and more ride videos with your Honda XR150L sir, mam 👍👍

@telcobilly

Жыл бұрын

I bought my new XR 150 here in the Philippines, you are right, tons of upgrades, great price and perfect for the roads and traffic here. I'm 6'2" & the wife and I fit fine.

@HighlandFace94

Жыл бұрын

​@@telcobillynice sir

@nwga.5327

6 ай бұрын

I need the hook up on those patrts

At 300 miles plus, my ass hurts! There's no other way to put it! Now that's an honest review. Great video!

Useful information thanks for reviewing this affordable and capable 55-60 mph for city and backroads with some trail's motorcycles., also reliable and ready. Thanks again.

also its possible to put 18 tooth sprocket on front and people order rear sprocket with less tooth for long rides

Good thorough content.

Nice video. I have a little over 400 miles on mine and is is performing as expected. Also find the 50 mph is a good cruising speed. Also getting about the same fuel economy as you are. Seat is comfortable for me. I am really enjoying mine on the back roads of NW Iowa.

@jsmith7013

Жыл бұрын

Just curious, what is your avg. mpg?

@dpetrick

Жыл бұрын

After 2 tanks of fuel it has been between 75 and 100 mpg.

@jsmith7013

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. I'm under 200 miles on mine, traveling back roads in NW Wisconsin. I'm 200 pounds and I'm still being somewhat gentle on it during break-in but right now the sweet spot seems to be about 40 mph. 50 mph you can tell it's straining, but I love it for what it is. These folks are spot on. You definitely have to plan your routes! For the price, I feel it's a great deal.

@dpetrick

Жыл бұрын

@@jsmith7013 I have slowly been working up to higher cruising speeds. Riding back roads in NW Iowa. As I get more miles I run higher speed for a while then slow down for a while and repeat. Bike is straining less to get to 50-55 and is showing better throttle response.

Dude, just liked and subbed. I am on the fence with the newly introduced XR150L or diving in and getting a 300 dual sport

@MishMashMoto

10 ай бұрын

The 150 is cheap and easy to ride. The 300 will obviously have more power and will be better for hiway travels.

Thank you for sharing your experience. You've really racked up some miles. Do you have a plan for replacement tires? I have not been able to find a source for the factory CST 6559 or the Vee Rubber 307 that fit it in the states.

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Still undecided on which tires we want to try out but they will likely be a tire in a “close enough” size. The stock tires are still doing great at 3,000 miles. I am thinking 6,000 miles or more should be realistic from the factory CST rubber.

nice timing at 10 min also I find if you do google map select Bicycle path and it will take you on all the service roads and back county and county roads ...I have been planning a trip to Houston that is a 4.5hr drive in a car but I want it to be a 6+ hr trip and by selecting bicycle on google map it takes you threw all the old school small town country roads here in Texas and simply allot less cars and much lower speed limit roads ..... ...also I am realy enjoying your vids and if around Johnson county Texas let me know I would love to ride with yall and my daughter is also wanting to get her License and ride and I got the XR150L for her originally to learn on because I also have a Versys X300 ...but I have been enjoying the XR150L so much that I have been riding it to work and back and just loving it ALLOT and it is nice taking turns on what bike you want to ride that day ,,:-0 and Thanks for the great bike vides .....

Great video. Thank you. I bought a white one. Waiting to hopefully recover from stroke to ride again. I ride mostly fire roads in Pa. Be safe and ride a mile for me lol

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Get well soon and we got your “mile” until you can make your own again. ❤️

@andrewwilliamhorton789

Жыл бұрын

@@MishMashMoto thank you. I really appreciate it. Have you ever rode in Pa before? We have hundreds of miles of off road riding. Fire roads are excellent around Pa Grand Canyon area

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Neither of us have ridden in PA before. I have spent a bit of time all around the state and it is so beautiful! We were just discussing last week making our way up there to ride but it is a haul for us!

Great info. SEMPER FI.

That 1000 mile power boost sounds interesting. I'm at just under 300mi. I'll see if I notice any difference when I hit 1k miles.

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Everyone please report back if you notice the increase in performance we did. Never noticed a bike act quite like this before.

Guy who tips his bike in the background 😂. Great review

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

It happens sometimes.

I used to delivery pizza in Brazil and I know what I am talking about! You can push it hard it would not going to blow up! I travel with this machine anywhere including highway

So I have 400 miles on my XR so far, and power delivery continues to increase a bit as breaking in occurs. I have a pretty bad vibration on mine at between 46-49 mph, when in 5th gear, and I'm learning from others that their bikes experience the same issue. Haven't heard any comments from you all, and since you have a pair of them, wondering if you felt this vibration in the upper gears while accelerating? Its backs off as soon as I let up, so thinking possibly the chain is vibrating, or perhaps its the crankshaft? I doubt whether these engines have a harmonic balancer, curious what your experiences have been? Appreciate the time and efforts you put into these vids!

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Seams that most people’s are doing this. I have had many other bikes do this also. I think it is in the chain and sprockets under heavier chain loads. I have found you can reduce power to lessen it. I have also found that when I hit a hill that more throttle lessens it sometimes also. Downshifting also normally eliminates it (but not always).

@jeffbender2180

Жыл бұрын

@@MishMashMoto Yea, I'd love to be able to just turn my head downwards to watch the chain during this short period of vib's, but I'm really not dying to find out! Maybe I'll rig up a gopro down there and see what it looks like. I did notice they don't put a master link on the chain, which seems odd to me. Thanks for reply🙂

@aaronhansen8037

Жыл бұрын

Yep mine does it too. If I let off the throttle and kick it back in, it goes away. Seems to be a specific RPM range for me. You will fill the vibration, then it goes away. I’ve also noticed it isn’t there if I’m rolling on the acceleration slowly.

The power increase you both felt could be from the altitude, which causes a richer fuel mixture.

@MishMashMoto

10 ай бұрын

I thought about that but both our bikes did it on the same leg of our trip. I do not know what caused it but we both noticed it. Maybe it was just the engines breaking in or as you said a better fuel mixture from the thinner air. Hope others experience it with there’s also. Time will tell…

That dump at 10:05 though! The heck was he doing. He needed to be on the XR150L!

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Would have been easier to pickup. That bike was heavy even with all 3 of us lifting.

Thanks for the video are you guys considering a big bore kit once the warranty expires?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

I would love to do a big bore kit. Maybe someone will suggest a manufacturer who will partner up with us. Lady XR says she has the need for speed!!!

@DSteel5408

11 ай бұрын

I definitely want a big bore kit for this bike!

@MishMashMoto

11 ай бұрын

@@DSteel5408 I wonder if the older CRF230L crank will fit in these XR150L’s……😎

@DSteel5408

11 ай бұрын

@@MishMashMoto that would be cool! I wonder how different the XR150L is compared to the CRF150R? BBR used to make a big bore kit for it.

@MishMashMoto

11 ай бұрын

@@DSteel5408 The 150R is fairly different, water cooled, pretty much a 4 valve race bike engine. Would be fun in a XR150L frame but that would be a tough swap. I think a BBK or a crank upgrade to 230cc would be the realistic way to go for most people on the XR150L. I do hope Honda makes a XR230L at some point and figure they might….(the XR150L is basically the same bike as the old CRF230L was but with smaller wheels and a smaller 150cc engine). My brother had a 230L and it was a good machine IMO!

Interested in trying a dual sport. I've got my shadow 1100, rebel 250, and my savage 650. Never seem to sale many of my bikes. Never owned this type but wondering about maintenance schedule. Dealer initial service valve clearance checks and such. I know the thumper of a Suzuki 650 is ridicules on maintenance intervals. I'm really considering getting one.

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Dual sport opens up so many options when out exploring that you just can’t do on a street bike. There are many resources available where you can find off-road routes. You might look into that for your area, it may help you decide if it’s something you might be interested in. We enjoy seeing where the roads lead and have discovered many, unexpected joys in this type of riding. It opens up an entire new world and allows you to experience both! The bikes certainly are not as sexy as street bikes but they are big fun! The maintenance schedule after the initial 600 miles starts at 2500 miles and continues in 2500 mile increments except for the chain which is scheduled every 500 miles. The maintenance on this bike is simple, uses standard tools, and everything is easy to access. We are doing maintenance videos every step of the way on these bikes, check those out for more info and thanks for watching!

@barrontrump3943

9 ай бұрын

​@@MishMashMotothat depends. Gotta have specific tires for each type of use. Multipurpose tires are not good

@MishMashMoto

9 ай бұрын

@@barrontrump3943 That is best but the stock tires are capable of a lot if not pushed to hard or fast. We have done everything from the Tail of the Dragon in the rain to the SM500 on the stock CST tires.

I'm hearing some riders experiencing excess oil consumption on this bike. Have you had that problem? As so far as a kickstand, there's a KZreadr who installed that mod on the XR!

@MishMashMoto

8 ай бұрын

Our bikes do use a little oil but nothing I consider to be excessive. We add about 6-8 ounces of oil to each bike between oil changes. It’s probably just in the way they designed the breather system on this bike. I think it’s only an issue at higher RPM’s and not really a problem with the engine itself (engines have to “vent” or “breath”). It’s just not really a big issue to me so I have not experimented with changing the breather system on our bikes. It needs more vertical hose out of the crankcase though if someone wants to try it.

Any hint that it might vapor lock after you throttle back after a good climb?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

No, we have not experienced any vapor locking and we made some pretty serious and long climbs also. Some of these climbs were several minute long climbs at or near full power also. Since it is an air & oil cooled cylinder and head type engine it would be best not to put it in neutral and coast downhill after something like that. Just keep it in gear or maybe downshift and use some engine braking (keeps the rpm’s up). Hope this helps you.

Airhawk seat cushions are you butt’s best friend!

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

We have thought about trying one but wasn’t sure if they really helped much. Thanks for the comment!

@clydeosterhout1221

Жыл бұрын

@@MishMashMoto the amount of air you put in is important. Just enough to keep your butt off the seat.

@D_Turn

6 ай бұрын

Love my Airhawk on my Tiger 800, it is a long distance game changer for me!

It's carbureted. What computer would be present to effect engine performance?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Feels like the ignition timing advanced. Not sure how but that’s what it feels like anyway. Don’t know if the CDI module has that capability somehow or not. Could just be the engine breaking in but it seamed like more then that.

@steventyree3851

10 ай бұрын

I noticed something similar at about 1080 miles. I have over thirteen hundred miles now, did a speedtest super tucked and got 66 mph out of it in a two-way average. Normal top speed for me on flat ground no wind is high 50s, but I am 6ft 2in and broad shouldered.

@barrontrump3943

9 ай бұрын

​@@steventyree3851lol that would look hilarious

Long rides on any bike you become sore.... you should have a 250cc 350cc at a minimum.... those are nice bikes you guys be safe happy riding ❤

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, long rides do take a toll. Our other bikes are much bigger and more comfortable for longer rides. We also understand that we are operating outside the box on what the XR150L was designed for. We also never had high expectations on how the seat would feel after riding all day. 😉

I had one xr in Brazil 20 years ago! All motorcycle if you ride it hard the first 1000-2000 thousand miles, it gets more powerful. However, if you rid it easy the first 1000 miles, it would become a turtle 🐢

Do you guys use an intercom system or Smartphone Bluetooth?

@MishMashMoto

10 ай бұрын

We currently use MESH capable Sena’s for comms. We are currently working on a setup for recording our comms. Y’all will laugh at us when you hear what goes on inside our helmets 🤣

Welds look a little sloppy..i love my 150.

Does it actually have a computer? I thought it was just a battery, lights, carb, relays, switches.

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Gotta have a CDI box anyway. Not sure what caused the power increase but they both did it around 1,000 miles. Be interesting to see if others notice the same thing. Maybe it was just the engine breaking in more 🤷🏼‍♂️

@anaveragehuman2937

Жыл бұрын

@@MishMashMoto well, either way, pretty interesting that there's a noticeable power bump. I may have to get one of these little darlings and play around too.

The frame welds look like a beginner welding class built them! I have friends in high school who can weld much better. Unfortunately, the ugliest welds are some of the most visible ones! I almost bought one this month, but am waiting a bit on some longer term quality reviews.

@MishMashMoto

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, They aren’t the prettiest welds but they seam strong enough as we haven’t heard of a failure.

@nwga.5327

6 ай бұрын

Its basocally a 20 yr old bike thats been upgraded

@MishMashMoto

6 ай бұрын

@@nwga.5327 That’s exactly what it is!

I'm 6'2 325 pounds am i too big for this bike?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

311 lbs is the official maximum weight rating for the XR150L. A bigger cc bike might also be more fun for someone your size but that decision is up to you. Lady XR and I rode 2 up once just to see how the bike would handle it if we ever needed to do it one day. It can be done but it’s less then an ideal situation at that weight (this was more then your weight is).

@barrontrump3943

9 ай бұрын

Do not get it. You are too big

Did you guys trailer these bikes up there to do the, "dragon"..... either way it's quite a trip(800miles & back?) So I've had a theory about Honda bringing this bike into the United States ; Because it's well proven in both S.American -n- Asian Nations they didn't have to do too much to bring it outside of emissions & I think that's the muffler, intake box size, & that carb that you've done so much work on. My theory is only my opinion but b/c of the Amazon Bike craze & I think I heard you say you've bought or have some experience w/ one of those bikes, I really think Honda is competing heavily w/ that marketplace? For about $1000 more you're gonna get a bike that's proven & I've only researched the amazon type bikes enough to know I really had rather save my money for a Honda = reliability/craftsmanship & value is the biggest difference I saw w/o actually owning either. Everything I saw on the amazon stuff was lower quality, bolts/nuts backing out, and excessive vibrations. If you tested one of those out you can verify my thoughts on the Chinese made or don't worry bout that b/c I'm sold on the little Honda. You guys have got into a lot of the small personal things that make a difference from weight to seat comfort but you've got into the things Honda changed to bring it to our market. Air, gas, and muffler in how it affects the emissions. That is what I think Honda had to do in order to sell here in the US & everything else about the bike had long since been proven out. I think they saw all the bikes bought from amazon & went for that slice? I'd bet if I could research the Nations these are in we'd find that Chinese bikes invaded those markets? All that said, your wife nailed what I'm saying when she said that the Honda's are a viable option for the younger folks w/o much money & that they could get financing. IF I could choose a small bike, Yamaha xt225 is one I'd want but they pulled it long ago. It has a 6 speed transmission & I almost got one but the guy wanted too much. Well, if you guys are out riding this weekend, be safe & I'm off to look at some other videos about this bike ~ peace

@MishMashMoto

2 ай бұрын

We rode our XR150L'S out there (and all the way up the Blue Ridge Parkway and back). I have not personally owned a Hawk or similar type Amazon bike. The quality of the Honda is better for sure (chain, sprockets, plastics, and such). It's a great bike, as was my XT225. BTW, if you do the 70mm big bore kit, you will have almost the exact same bore and stroke that the XT225 did.

@user-dv7hb2sc9m

2 ай бұрын

WoW, I lived in Virginia for 12 yrs & been all thru the Blue Ridge(Appalachian Mountains). It's a beautiful area as you two got to see in person & that is one long arse'd ride. I am shaking my head here, you can do the 800 miles in a day driving a car but I can see taking 3-4 days to stay on safe roads/routes(if there are any?)..... that's quite an undertaking & as you guys spoke here I know you have every bit of knowledge about the place & the bike ya'll used. You Been there Done that! So you had a XT225, I actually tried to buy one several years ago but he wanted too much. I liked the bike enough to get it & redo whatever just to make me feel secure & trust in the drive train. Personally I would never buy any amazon bikes but if ya did, get a big bottle of locktite & owners specs to make sure it's all good. A big bore kit, I', not surprised for as long as this bike has been around & for my tastes I'd probably want to use the original until I had a problem or got bored to the point I just did it? Plastics ; if I were to buy brand new, I might pull all my plastics off, wrap em' up, and store em' in a box to order another set. I know it sounds nutz & maybe it is to do this w/ a 150L but I've seen a couple of guys who pulled the new bike plastics off, put them up & bought replacement plastics that they added decals/color too them so that if they ever sold her they had the original plastics unscathed. I can see doing this on a "RR" bike more than a 150L but it's just a thought? We got some heavy weather ontop of us right now.... off to see what's coming. be safe/peace

You guys still around dragon area?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

No, We had to head home. What did you have in mind though?

@snowfreak207

Жыл бұрын

@@MishMashMoto I'm not far from there just was gonna check out bike compare to my 230m

Why did you choose these motorcycles?

@MishMashMoto

Жыл бұрын

Several reasons actually. We have a lot of dirt and gravel in an area we spend a lot of time in, she wanted to start riding off-road again. The main other reasons were mainly economically driven. Low initial purchase cost, low fuel consumption, low maintenance cost, easy to work on. It’s physical size was a factor also. Easy to haul in conjunction with our RV camper also.

@barrontrump3943

9 ай бұрын

It gives a taste of dirtbike capabilities with nice road handling. The stock tires are dangerous for offroading and I cringe when I see KZreadrs nearly eating it by roaming around in the dirt with the freaking stock rubbers

1200 miles and it turned into a mini hot rod

Guy pulls up falls over and we like no biggie carry on , 😂 so was he drunk sick , stupid ??? Ya just gonna leave everyone hanging 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😂😂😂

@MishMashMoto

11 ай бұрын

He said he hit a low spot with the front tire and some loose gravel. He was fine and the bike will buff out. 🤣

Does ANYONE know how to shed some serious weight off this porker? At 282 lbs curb weight, it's just too stinkin' heavy for smaller wives/etc. My wife is 5'4" at 118-120 lbs and 282 lbs would be too much weight for her when turning around/etc. I'm amazed that somehow Honda managed to make this thing weigh 282 lbs!

@MishMashMoto

8 ай бұрын

It would be hard to shed a lot of weight IMO.

@laming2006

8 ай бұрын

@@MishMashMoto That's my take, too. Such a shame, because the smaller rider is what that bike is aimed at, but in many cases, the smaller rider, especially ladies, can't handle the weight when doing slow speed maneuvers and they get it ever so slightly over center. Plop: Down it will go.

Also a great bike for a 50 year old man to hang off the back of my rv and cruise Quartzsite. What a great little bike.

@MishMashMoto

10 ай бұрын

We take ours in the back of the truck when RV trailer camping also. Love em for that roll and exploring the areas near where we are camping at.