The 1990s were also the time when desert racing was a big thing, so 650 cc full-size dual-sport bikes weren’t uncommon, and all big four Japanese manufacturers were represented.

Honda offers a short yet diverse line-up of dual-sport motorcycles. It starts at $3,299 with the XR150L, which is also the most affordable full-sized motorcycle available today.

The modifications are seriously extensive on both the cosmetic and mechanical side of things, and the outcome is thrilling to ...

A Honda CRF’s modified rear fender can be spotted right behind the saddle, while the gas tank placed further ahead had once belonged to an XL500S. Up north, the bike’s bodywork consists of a ...

The chassis is a semi-double cradle frame, and it uses the spine as the oil tank for the engine. This not only allows for better ground clearance because you don’t need a sump at the bottom of ...