Honda XL600R Reviews from United States of America

Only real problem it ever gave me was the stator dying out of nowhere.

Massive pain in the butt to start until you learn the steps for your bike. Once you learn your bike, it's a one kicker.

When you are kick starting it, the big cylinder will occasionally kick back. That usually ends in some minor pain.

Tons of power. I've lifted the front tire off the ground many times on accident before.

It's awesome offroad, you can go just as fast offroad as you can on.

There's also a monster difference on mpg, depending on how much you twist the throttle; once that second carb opens up, it's tearing through gas, but you can't stop twisting because that second carb kicking in is just too much fun.

This motorcycle was purchased as a true "barn find". The original owner stated that he stopped riding it sometime in the 90's because it became harder and harder for him to start. I had a feeling that the fuel system was probably gumming up due to his infrequent riding.

I purchased it from him for $400 dollars. I performed a complete tune-up and set every adjustment to factory specs. Rebuilt both carbs using kits from Keyster Carbs. R&R'd the brakes and put a new battery in her. Total cost for repairs was approximately $225 dollars and total time working on her was about 50 hours.

The results were amazing. The Honda looks darn near new and starts and runs like a Honda should! I've ridden it @ 2700 miles since purchasing it and I have not had one issue with it. It is quite fast, very powerful and holds her own on California freeways! This motorcycle always puts a smile on my face!

If you always wanted to ride a dirt-bike on the street, go and buy yourself a Honda XL600!

It was very hard starting when hot, needed about 10 kicks. Replaced the stator, now starts reliably in 2-3 kicks. $140 from rickystator.com.

Plenty of power for the street and trails.

I lowered the forks 1.5 inches in the clamp; now it is more stable at high speed on the street.

Cams failed and ate through rocker arms due to the poor top-end lubrication common to these bikes.

Replaced the seat cover.

It was stolen and crashed.

I bored it, and now it does second gear wheelies.

Every bike should handle riding over curbs and pedestrians this well.

A must for getting over potholes successfully around Washington DC.

Wooden brakes, but they stop the bike.

Carburetor rebuilt.

Ignition coil replaced.

Oil leaks.

Fork seals leak.

Great big old thumper.

Starts first kick once you know the proper procedure.

Great low end torque, really hard to bog the engine down.

Carb is jetted really lean from the factory.

Bike is heavy so its off-road ability is limited; definitely not for a novice.

Overall good, but parts are not cheap.

Seat cover replaced.

Tires, chains, and oil. That's it.

The best 500 dollars I've ever spent. I've ridden it 13 years on nothing but chains, tires, gas and oil.

Fast, comfortable, and dead reliable.

Nearly a quarter century old, and still starts first kick.

Oil seepage on lower frame fittings and hoses.

Turn signal switch sometimes didn't work.

Minor fork seal leak.

As others have noted, this bike is deceptively quick for a single cylinder S.U.B. (Sport Utility Bike).

It's also comfortable enough for light touring. It does vibrate a little, but hey, it's a BIG single. I nicknamed mine "Trail Wing".

And as long a mountain road is VERY twisty, it'll give some sport bikes a run for their money.