The XR 150L is NOT a new bike. It has been sold in Mexico and South America for the past TWENTY years! It has more than proven itself reliable.

There seems to be this misconception that the xr 150l is built in Mexico by a Chinese partnership when, in actuality, it is assembled in Mexico by this conglomerate, and the parts are actual honda parts with honda oversight . If honda puts their name and reputation on it, then the quality control has to be there. Kawasaki has many of its smaller motorcycles assembled by bajaj in India, but all the parts are Kawasaki and have the backing of Kawasaki. The Japanese are very particular about their reputation and quality.

It all sounds great until you get to the showroom. The dealers are adding market adjustments of up to $2000. They will always find a way to ruin a good intention on the part of a manufacturer. Shame on the dealers that charge grossly excessive adds making it impossible to enjoy an affordable dual sport.

@jak3est

4 ай бұрын

Tw is 5200 out the door plated considering how much every bike is now thats still hell of a deal for something that has doubled in value. Most used tw's are even in the 3-4k range with high mileage

@sci-fyguy7767

3 ай бұрын

The xr sells for $1,763 in the Phillipenes & comes with a kick-start as well as electric start! 🤬

@redemptiverevelation

Ай бұрын

Got my 2024 model for $3900 otd, not bad

Cheaper than a grom. The only motorcycle I might be able to afford one day if I save really hard. 🤞🏽

@613Builds

3 ай бұрын

Honda has financing. It’s more affordable than you think

@jeremycraven5856

3 ай бұрын

I got one. I didn't put anything down, and i got the extra warranty at $500. The payments are less than $115 a month for 48 months here in North Carolina

@williamjarvis3473

2 ай бұрын

Lots of folk have the XR 150, myself included. I also own and ride a Harley Sportster and I've been riding for around 55 years in one way or another. The Japanese made bikes are for sure quality but in my estimate they're way overpriced. I remember when everyone hated on Japanese bikes and often destroyed them for show. At the end of the day it's the best I could afford at the time. Just ride pal and keep the shiny side up

As long as it as two wheel I'll ride it I think both bike are a good buy

nice job holding out those gears. a lot of people who complain about the honda's performance seem to shift too early- you gotta rev it a bit.

Very good review. Thank you.

TW200 any day, they go on forever, manufactured since 1987 and still being manufactured today 😊

Great review

Great comparison, Rado!

Rado, looks like you pulled out of the hardware or liquor store at 1:14... lol, it seems so odd to see my little town and old trails on KZread from time to time... glad to see your channel growing!

How are the xr150 compared to the dr200?

Hello friend, my name is Jorge and I am from Costa Rica. I would be interested in being able to get the complete muffle and the lids, the entire kit for the xr 150. Could you give me information about a store that ships?

TW is a far more robust bike thatll take anything you throw at it. The XR is mostly intended for street use and probably won't hold up over time if you're spending a lot of time in terrain its not really meant to be on.

TW200 💪💪💪

GREAT LITTLE BIKE 👍👍😎

I have a Tdub but the XR also looks like a good option for new riders.

I have a 2015 model XR150L here in South Africa. It's been my daily rider as well as occasional adventure bike. I've fitted a one tooth smaller front sprocket which slightly improves its acceleration (revs don't drop off as much when engaging the next higher ratio) while still attaining the same top speed of 112km/h (65mph?) I get 40km/L (90mpg?) which is twice as economical as my old Honda 400 TransAlp. Besides the usual wear & tear items, i.e. tyres and disk pads, I've not spent a cent on mine and it hasn't seen a bike dealership as I do my own basic maintenance, i.e. tyres, oil changes, air filters and spark plugs. Mine's done about 24000km (15000 miles) to date and still has its original battery. I'd rate it as good as any other Honda I've ever owned, which includes an XL125, CRF230 and a 650 TransAlp. Anyone who thinks they're Chinese clones, doesn't realise that the Chinese bikes have been cloned from THESE XRs, that have been around for the last decade.

@garydixon6947

21 күн бұрын

They are great reliable bikes. I trust it more than any other bike I own.

Funny. I have been watching e-bike reviews and I’d say the XR150 competes and beats those bikes pretty handedly. I will keep my Wr250r, but it seems like a nifty little bike

@ronnythompson9115

Ай бұрын

Agree you cant buy a super73 for that price.

Resale value makes up for the 2k difference. Durability, parts and much more.

I love these comparison videos when you only ride one bike 😢😮

Is the 150 a good bike? Compare it to its tech rivals. How about the old Yamaha XT 125. Or a HONDA XL125L. Not everybody needs 'Hi-tech' crap to have fun.

@sci-fyguy7767

3 ай бұрын

+ high tech = we can get a lot more money for this.

@thuydingding4837

Ай бұрын

I am ,riding the xtz125. Thí 125cc engine might be the same on YB125cc, but it work great, quick and smooth. It isn't as powerful as a 150cc, but it still have a good feeling to it. Don't expect it great or coll like pro buker do it, it's obviously much weaker than youtuber raider tried to show

If I was gonna compare & spend up to $4900, I think I'd simply grab the Yamaha XT250 for $5100 if it's still that much? Depending on what it's like where you live the Honda might be better? I like her for the weight.... or lack of. peace

Buena con la xr 150

Both are great bikes, but I hate when on a review they're being trashed at max rpm, and yes it does 50 or 60 with no problem. Yeah keep riding like that for 15 or 20k and the engine dies, not because it's not good enough, but it's not what it's for. Or am I the only one, who likes to ride whatever bike at max 2/3 of it's peak power or revs? I had (and still have) underpowered bikes, and if it doesn't like to go fast, well I won't push it. So it's kinda irrelevant that it "could" do 60. What does it feel like when it's doing a comfortable 50?

Why not compare with honda xr190l ??

@dirtniron

5 ай бұрын

do not have one

I rode one once. I had only been riding for a few months at the time. It was underwhelming to say the least. It’s basically a moped trying to perpetrate a dual sport. I’m a big fan of Rado n DIrt n Iron but i gotta call bullshit when i see it. This is a bike that id recommend for a younger woman who wants a scooter for running around a city or campus, or for a teenage kid who plans to learn on this for a few months and then upgrade. If this is one of your choices for first bike i would really think hard about getting something a little more lively, like a crf/klx 250/300. I would hate to see anyone spend a few grand and then be unhappy with their purchase weeks later.

You don't get 2k dollars more with the TW to justify the purchase IMO. Maybe if it was 1k more perhaps but I think the honda would be my choice.

they are not 3000. i just got one from honda. they are 3100 and with tax and other fees. it is over 4 grand for the bike. as in illinois you have to pay 206 dollars for license when you buy the bike. so mine came with license plates on it and the sticker. ready to go on the road. but it was quite a bit over 4000 dollars.

@redemptiverevelation

Ай бұрын

Under $4k OTD with taxes, just keep shopping and making calls

@MOUNTAINOUS

Ай бұрын

@@redemptiverevelation i got the bike. i called every honda dealer in the state of illinois. see my new video

Yamaha xtz 125 the best and cheaper motorcycle in asia

Where are you riding?

@dirtniron

Ай бұрын

Socal

Agreed that's a double no no way😮

😮 How much do you weigh? Because mine won't do 55.

@dirtniron

7 сағат бұрын

200ish..

xr all day

The xr 150 is not under 3k where I live. It's 4.8k before taxes.

@redemptiverevelation

Ай бұрын

Under $4k OTD with taxes and title where I live

Both of these bikes suck on the road. It is what it is. Gotta call a spade a spade. These are amazing bikes as campground bikes, for the back of an RV, at the track to run errands on, on a farm or rural setting, and for slow woods riding to just enjoy life, riding, and nature. As soon as you hit the pavement the fun stops. Let's just be honest. Unless of course you are in town, stop light to stop light, 25-35 mph urban riding. Then, again, these excel. If you are trying to get to and from your favorite off road riding areas you should just look at these as a dirt bike and haul it in your truck and unload once you get there. And that is not a bad thing. You have all your tools, spare fuel, food, gear, etc..and can just ride for the afternoon in that forest system and load up and head home afterwards.

Apologies, but the XR150L is not made in Japan, but in multiple countries for different markets. TW200 is still Japan and the price reflects that. I don't think that makes tons of difference, all the XR150Ls I have seen (4-5?) have looked well made and benefit from modern styling and ergonomics, as you say. The shame is that Yamaha is unlikely to ever build a next-gen bike for this category and the best we can hope is an ongoing supply of the "same same" Tdub. I might buy an XR150L to familiarize with as I have some ideas about doing motorcycle touring in Asia, where the model is common and I would rent/buy/some-such there.

@jessISaRicePrincess

5 ай бұрын

Yeah the xr in the US is made in mexico but the xr150 has been proven and it's made by honda not honda japan but it's made by honda in SE asia by the least

Dam bruh these ppl be st8 flaming you in the comments in every vid I watch dang..what you do bruh 😂 anyway ! Thank you !

Xt250 hands down over these

Sorry to burst bubbles, but this XR150 is built in Mexico by a Chinese company that "partners" with Honda. It nothing but a clone bike, like all the other crap out of China...There's no way its going to have the durability of a true XR. The reason why T-Dubs cost $2k more is because its a true Japanese motorcycle... Rule #1, you get what you pay for 😉

@toddkurtz1468

7 ай бұрын

I bet the XR engine will last just as long as the tw.

@painsrides3616

7 ай бұрын

@@toddkurtz1468 ...You go ahead and make that bet, buddy. If you buy this XR and think you are getting a Honda quality engine(or motorcycle), think again...

@toddkurtz1468

7 ай бұрын

I'll let you know because I own one. I only have 1700 miles on it but when I get to 20000 I'll let you know. Plenty of people around the world have put over 30000 miles on these things. It's got the absolute worst suspension but what do you expect for 2971.00? I've got a KTM 350excf as a real dirt bike. I even commute on the freeway with it. No problem drafting cars and maintaining 65. This bike is several steps above you run of the mill Chinese bike.

@ryanb5189

7 ай бұрын

@@painsrides3616 A lot of people were saying the same thing when Honda started selling the made in Thailand CBR250, but it didn’t stop me from buying one and putting on 40k trouble free miles. If Honda puts their name on something it’s going to meet their standards.

@painsrides3616

7 ай бұрын

@@ryanb5189 Taiwanese manufacturing is a different animal from Chinese. Maybe I was a little harsh in my initial post, but I have a strong distain for Chinese motorcycles and I do not like this trend of major manufactures(like Honda) using Chinese facilities to manufacture or simply rebadge Chinese motorcycles to sell as their own. Its sleezy way to up profits that is ultimately going to hurt quality across the industry... Not to mention supporting an authoritarian government.....

You should correct yourself as the XR150L has been for sale for over 20 years internationally. Clearly you did not do any research. 💩