Honda XR150L specifications, dimensions and price
Honda · Dual-sport
Honda XR150L
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 149cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 149cc |
| Bore x stroke | 57.3x57.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel system | 22mm piston-valve carburetor |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual |
| Final drive | #428 chain; 17T/49T |
| Front suspension | 31mm fork |
| Front suspension travel | 7.1 in |
| Rear suspension | Single-shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.9 in |
| Front brake | Single 240mm disc |
| Rear brake | 110mm drum |
| Front tire | 90/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-17 |
| Seat height | 32.8 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 282 lb |
| Wheelbase | 53.5 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 4.1 in |
| Fuel capacity | 2.8 gal |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in |
| Valve train | OHC; two valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $3,399 |
| Destination charge | $300 |
Expedition Portal says hitting larger bumps and holes at speed will overpower the suspension. But that is not the type of rider Honda is courting.
The XR150L lists at $3,399 plus $300 destination. That is $3,100 below the CRF300L Rally at $6,499 and $250 below Suzuki's DR-Z125L at $3,649, and it weighs 51 lb less than the Rally. The seat is 2.4 in lower than the Rally's 35.2 in, and 0.8 in higher than Suzuki's 32.0 in.
The XR150L suits a beginner or a budget buyer who wants a light, low, forgiving dual-sport for trails and back roads. It is not a highway bike.
The XR150L has a simple air-cooled engine, and a basic chassis. So maintenance is cheap and parts are easy to find. The main jobs are oil changes, air-filter cleaning, chain lubrication and valve checks.
A used bike may have been ridden on rough tracks, so check the wheel bearings, the swingarm and the spokes. The top speed limit means it is a bike for back roads, not for highways, and a rider who outgrows it can sell it easily because demand for cheap dual-sports is steady.
XR150L against the CRF300L Rally and DR-Z125L
Honda's CRF300L Rally is the bigger sibling, and Suzuki's DR-Z125L is the closest small rival.
Honda XR150L — specification referenceThe XR150L is Honda's cheap 149cc dual-sport, with a forgiving engine that is almost impossible to stall and a light clutch. Ride Adventures says the little engine runs out of steam around 60 mph, and Honda asks $3,399.
Ride Adventures says the seat is low, the engine forgiving and almost impossible to stall, the clutch a one-finger affair and the bike extremely lightweight and manoeuvrable.
The article also says small air-cooled engines have their perks but speed and power are not among them, that the clutch is light and smooth, the engine virtually unstallable, the seat low enough for anyone to flat-foot and that with a full tank the XR still weighs well under 300 lb.
The same source says the engine builds speed consistently until around 50 mph but has to fight for anything above and generally runs out of steam around 60 mph.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 1
Keep road transfers within the actual riding plan
The XR150L's small air-cooled engine and trail-oriented layout answer a different need from a larger road motorcycle. Consider the speeds and traffic on the route to the trailhead, not just the unpaved destination. Try the controls and riding position in normal equipment and establish where the bike will be fuelled and secured. On a used example, identify gearing changes before assuming the relationship between engine speed and road speed still matches the stock machine.
Other models in this reference: Honda ADV160, Honda Transalp E-Clutch.