When it comes to engines you have no idea what you're talking about. Completely opposite Yamaha has a better motor than Honda and built quality the same if not better than Honda also made in Japan. Honda's single cam RFVC motors were notorious for top end and Valve problems as Yamaha is a DOHC in case you have not noticed and has ZERO problems.
Id keep xr no electric leg bumber however few mods on xr pipe jetting fork spring s oil weigh s braided brake line s which is all easy to do results in a bullet proof bike that can hold its own in bigger capacity company 😊
I think the gears seem a little more spread and the 6th seems a little longer, however I have just changed the gearing to 13/48 for a more off road trail riding bias as i burned the clutch out on some technical stuff in Wales last time out
I've owned both, very different bikes. The XR was unburstable, but hot starting was a real problem, really not ideal in the middle of a 6 hour enduro. TTR was a better all-rounder, I only had problems with the spragg-clutch, otherwise excellent.
agreed on both accounts. I have decided to keep the TTR and invested in some mods like 22l acerbis tank, 13/48 gearing, better clutch with stonger springs, shorty levers etc. also got a 350 kit on order which I will post a series of vids once it arrives.
@@chrishodgson338 cheers Chris. Likewise mate, you deffo stepped up in my hour of need lol. If I were 20 years younger on a lightweight 2 stroke like you, I still wouldn't keep up 🤣😎
Great to meet you and ride together on Tuesday. Let us know when you would like to re-ride the same loop, for hopefully a better experience and outcome based on your planned changes 😊
running standard 14/44 gearing proved useless for UK trails. I have now ordered a 13/48 combo with new EBC clutch and uprated springs and will update you once I test them out
@@blackpearlpastoral Hey mate. Ok, I was out on the trail yesterday, vid coming soon, and yes, you`re right, If I put the bike over 45 degrees to the left a breather pipe lets petrol out, doesn`t seem to happen to the right. strange indeed
The yamaha is stronger Australians have flogged them to death. Your clearly haven't studdied or owned these bikes long. I have has a couple if both.. Ride an XT 600 you will fall un love! Both great bikes and very similar.
yeah not lived with them too long, the XR is definitely more playful. Back out on the TTR tomorrow for a day mixed lanes so will get a better idea of the bike
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Keep both and do a restoration on the XR to keep it as a classic on your garage. The TTR is one of the best dual bikes ever made both the 250 and the 600
Thanks everyone for watching this vid, I can understand why the disappointment, it`s like an advert for the big fight, and then no big fight lol. There was supposed to be the full vs battle straight after this one, however, the truth is, since making this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, kinda twice. So to answer the first question of reliability and build quality, in this instance, the Honda definitely has it by a mile. Just bad luck? perhaps, but The Honda is a very high quality bike, and I`d say, the breakdowns aside, still slightly higher quality than the TTR. I have just had the TTR out in mid Wales at the weekend for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Many Thanks for your patience!
There was supposed to be an immediate follow up vid but since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
@@AdolfAdolfovich1375 well, since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. Thanks
since this vid, I have had issues with the TTR and rebuilt the engine, I have just had it out for the first ride off road so will do a vid asap. But, to my surprise, the yamaha is a really great bike. all will be revealed when I can get a vid done now, but both awesome bikes. Thanks
This is great. Long trips and packing light. Thank you for for telling us about clothing that doesn’t cost the earth. I’m already sold on the bike. I’m subscribed after this. Great video; very useful (I’m taking notes) Thanks. Have fun on your next trip 👍
