1986 Honda XL600R review from United Kingdom
"A great old thumper with bags of fun and it's easy to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
None since overhaul.
General comments?
I bought this motorcycle in a neglected condition and made an overhaul. Main problems were worn out brakes and chassis bearings.
I found all the parts from factors with the exception of the brake disc, which I obtained from David Silver at a reasonable price, together with a rather expensive master cylinder.
Hey, this bike is 20 years old and considering the abuse it must have suffered, it's still going strong and is a hoot to ride. It just goes to show how well this machine was built, that Honda parts are still available for it, and yes they are a little expensive, but I don't think I will be needing many.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki bandit |
| Date of Entry | 26th June, 2006 |