Tag Archives: Honda XR650L in the Sahara

Desert Riders ~ XRL650s in the Sahara

Posted on December 14, 2014 by

“Having tasted the thrill of off-piste riding, corrugations just aren’t so much fun anymore.” Looking back 10 years later, I realise Desert Riders was the most amazing ride I’ve done in the Sahara. And looking again at the location of the … Continue reading →

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Honda XR650L – 4000 mile report

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

XRL Choice • XRL Preparation • Desert Riders Despite early reservations in Tunisia (it’s always the way on your first ride fully loaded), we agreed the bikes made a good alternative to a KTM 640 Adventure which was our second choice. What we liked … Continue reading →

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Honda XR650L set up

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

XRL Choice • XRL 4000-mile report • Desert Riders Written before the advent of blogs, these instalments run from the first one at the bottom of the page (receiving the new bike) to the last report at the top, just prior to departure on Desert Riders … Continue reading →

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Honda XR650L for Desert Riders

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

XRL preparation • 4000-mile report • Desert Riders  Back in 2002 the criteria for our ideal desert machine for Desert Riders added up to those listed on p.208 of my Sahara Overland book: Lightness • Economy • Comfort • Robustness • Agility • Reliability • Mechanical … Continue reading →

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