Xr650l
For anybody contemplating a long trip on an XR650L; DON'T DO IT! Four months ago, I took off on an XR650L from Arizona to Ushuaia. These bikes were simply not made for long distance travel. They are uncomfortable, top heavy, slow, and I'm not so sure that they are as mechanically sound as many claim. I am currently stuck in Colombia rebuilding the entire top end due to a lubrication failure. I've been here two and a half months waiting for parts and could have been in Peru by now if I walked! On this same trip, my brother rode a KLR 650 with 40,000 miles and he didn't have any problems. Not only was the KLR more reliable but much more comfortable and could haul much more weight. The XRL is to top heavy to carry much weight. I wish I had taken a KLR and would gladly trade my XRL for one if I could.
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