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Honda XR650L Motorcycles

1993 XR650L’93

  • ENGINE
    • The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder
    • Starter: Electric
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 5-speed
    • Final Drive: Chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Tire: 80/100-18
    • Rear Tire: 110/100-18
    • Front Brakes: single 256 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
    • Rear Brakes: single 220 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Rainbow Blue
    • The brochures said it was “essentially a street-legal XR600R.”
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*PM000004

1994 XR650L’94

  • ENGINE
    • The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 5-speed
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Capri Blue
    • The gas tank had a redesigned logo so that the “XR” was blue outlined in red and the “HONDA” was red
    • The “650L” logo on the seat was also redesigned
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*RM100007

1995 XR650L’95

  • ENGINE
    • The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 5-speed
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Uranus Violet
    • The gas tank graphics were redesigned: the “XR” was red outlined in violet, the “HONDA” was violet
    • The “650L” logo on the seat was redesigned
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*SM200001

1996 XR650L’96

  • ENGINE
    • The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 5-speed
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Uranus Violet
    • The gas tank logo was redesigned again: the “XR” was white outlined in red on violet
    • The “HONDA” was white
    • The seat was now 2-toned: red and violet
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*TM300001

1997 XR650L’97

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Shasta White
    • The gas tank logo was redesigned
    • The seat was red and black
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*VM400001

1998 XR650L’98

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Shasta White
    • The gas tank was redesigned so that a yellow Honda wing logo was included
    • The “650L” on the seat was black
    • The serial number began JH2RD060*WM500001

2001 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled, single cylinder, dry sump, four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100mm x 82mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition System Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Starter Electric

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed close-ratio
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability; 295 mm travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability; 280 mm travel
Front Tire 3.00-21 Dual Purpose
Rear Tire 4.60-18 Dual Purpose
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single disc

DIMENSION
Wheelbase 1455mm (57.3 in.)
Seat height 940mm (37.0 in.)
Fuel capacity 10.5 litres, (2.3 Imp. gal.)
Dry weight: 149 kg (324.1 lbs.)

OTHER

2002 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type Air-cooled 644cc, single-cylinder, dry sump, four stroke
Bore and Stroke 100mm X 82mm
Valves SOHC, 4-Valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3: 1
Fuel Delivery Single, 42.5mm diaphragm type, CV

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Close ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive “O” ring chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm cartridge fork with compression damping adjustability; 280mm travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustability; 295mm travel
Front Tire 3.00 – 21 Dual Purpose
Rear Tire 4.60 – 18 Dual Purpose
Front Brakes Single disc with twin piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single disc with single piston caliper

DIMENSION
Wheelbase 1455mm (57.3 in.)
Seat height 940mm (37.0 in.)
Fuel capacity 10.5 litres (2.3 Imp. gal.)
Dry weight: 149 kg (324.1 lbs.)

OTHER

2003 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type Air-cooled 644cc, single-cylinder, dry sump, four stroke
Bore and Stroke 100mm X 82mm
Valves SOHC, 4-Valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3: 1
Fuel Delivery Single, 42.5mm diaphragm type, CV

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Close ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive “O” ring chain
Front sprocket 15T
Rear sprocket 45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with compression-damping adjustment; 295mm (11.6 in.) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 279mm (11.0 in.) travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single disc with single piston caliper

DIMENSION
Wheelbase 1455mm (57.3 in.)
Seat height 940mm (37.0 in.)
Fuel capacity 10.6 liters (2.8 GalUS) (including 2.3 liters reserve)
Dry weight 147 kg (324 lb)

OTHER
Available color Red

2004 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat height 37.0 inches
Fuel capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Dry weight 324.0 pounds

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
color Red
Model ID XR650L
Warranty 1 year

2005 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain
Front sprocket 15T
Rear sprocket 45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat height 37.0 inches
Fuel capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Dry weight 324.0 pounds

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
color Red
Model ID XR650L
Warranty 1 year

2006 XR650L

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat height 37.0 inches
Fuel capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Ground Clearance 13.0 inches
Dry weight 324.0 pounds

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
color Red
Model ID XR650L

2007 XR650L

  • OVERVIEW

    • Overview: Yes, the headlight and blinkers make this bike street-legal. But if you stick only to the asphalt, the XR650L is gonna get restless. Make no mistake, this is a Baja-ready, 644cc direct machine. Did we also mention that it’s street-legal?

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat height 37.0 inches
Fuel capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Ground Clearance 13.0 inches
Dry weight 324.0 pounds

OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
color Red
Model ID XR650L

2008 XR650L

OVERVIEW

  • Overview: Dual-sport, dual-purpose — no matter what you call it, the XR650L puts the fun in functional. Sure, the headlight and turn signals make this bike street-legal, but at the heart of this machine lies Baja 1000-winning tech that just begs to be taken off-road too. Add an electric starter and you’re looking at a potent 650cc four-stroke as ready for the dirt as it is for the daily commute.

Engine
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single disc

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat height 37.0 inches
Fuel capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Ground Clearance 13.0 inches
Curb weight TBD

OTHER
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
color Red
Model ID R650L
Warranty 1 year Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan

2012

Engine
Engine Type Air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement 644 cc
Bore and Stroke 100 mm x 82 mm
Valves SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Fuel Delivery Single 42.5 mm CV carb
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed with manual clutch
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain
Front sprocket 15T
Rear sprocket 45T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 295mm (11.6-inches) of travel
Rear Suspension Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inches travel
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Front Brakes Single 255 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper

DIMENSION
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 in.)
Seat height 940 mm (37 in.)
Fuel capacity 10.5 litres (2.75 GalUS), including 2.8-litre reserve
Ground Clearance 330 mm (13 in.)
Curb weight 158 kg (348 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride

OTHER
Fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km 52 mpgUS
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Color Extreme Red
MSRP $8,199
Model ID XR650L
Warranty 1 year, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus

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