I brought mine in Portland Or. USA. At St Johns Honda. I have a 2001 with 3,333 miles and it runs great. It is stock with no changes except raising the seat as I am six foot eight inches in height. I am now getting a bar riser from Thumper.com. I just got back from Rome as I left a daughter there for college. I never did see a Honda XR 650 L in France or Italy. I did rent a scooter and drove around the Nice area and over to Monte Carlo. Good luck finding your bike,,Dan Beeson