I bought my XL600R brand new in 1985, and it runs like the day when it got around 500 miles on it. that is when the super trap went on and the carbs got a little adjustment. It used to pop and stall while at red lights then it wouldn't start back up. It works perfect now. It has 60,667 miles on it, has a couple oil leaks, it is on the second clutch and ignition box under the gas tank. all those miles aren't highway miles. I remember going to Ca. from phoenix and not on the highway. Done that and back more than a few times. Almost lost it in Silverado canyon, if it weren't for this little bush it got hung up on it would of been good by Honda. And I didn't recommend my friends to get one. Two of my buddies just went and got one. They liked mine so much. I really don't have any gripes about it. I always hear about how hard it is to start. That is a good thing, long as you know how. Makes it harder to steal.

If Honda were to produce a 1983 replica xl 600 r now it would out sell all dual sports but. They won't do it as they have lost their way and are adrift.
P.S. I own onw will never sell it.

If you can find one in good shape buy it or you'll never know the fun of owning the best dual sport ever made!