$2,950 · 1994 Honda XR650L

1994 Honda XR650L $2950 obo. If you are looking for a trusty and dependable sidekick for your next great adventure then this is your machine. Need to get out there, way, way out there? The over sized fuel tank will cover that comfortably. Nagging suspicion that when the weather turns in the fall that you will have to stable it for the wet coastal winter? Fear not, the heated grips will keep the temperature induced arthritis at bay. Speaking of arthritis……. No worries this ultra dependable peak of Japanese engineering with electric start will far outlast mere mortals as long as you change the oil (regular oil changes have been part of the program). Dependable you ask? This torquey motor will eat pretty much any gas that you can summon the courage to siphon out of that cartel truck parked on the side of the double track as you high tail it south to La Paz. Although as a point of interest if has been fed a strict diet of good quality gas but it is nice to know that you have options. The XR is like the Toyota pick up of the motorbike world, rugged, unflinchingly operating in the most demanding environments found around the world. Sure there are newer, sleeker, fancier rides out there, but few will be able to roll up long distance pavement, soak up the logging roads and nimbly carve on the single track like one of these. Please note this bike is tall with good ground clearance and has far more torque available on demand than most people would be expecting. It is not going to be pleasant for short riders as seat height seems to be an issue or so I have heard. In closing, great bike, solidly maintained, has years and many kms left in it to get out and explore the Island and far beyond. Don’t get the chance to use it like it should be so time to send it to a good home.