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Honda XR650R Motorcycles

2003 XR650R’03

Engine 649cc Liquid-cooled single-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 100.0 x 82.6 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Transmission Five-speed
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Final Drive O-ring sealed chain 14T/48T
Front Suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 284mm (11.2 in.) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustment; 307mm (12.1 in.) travel
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/100-18
Ground clearance 305mm (12.0 in.)
Seat height 935mm (36.8 in.)
Wheelbase 1481mm (58.3 in.)
Dry weight 125 kg (277 lb)
Fuel capacity 9.8 liters (including 1.9 liters reserve)
Available color Red
Honda Genuine AccessoriesTM HRC power-up kit, 430mm work stand

2004 XR650R

Engine Type 649cc liquid-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T
Front Suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 11.2-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 12.1-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/100-18
Rake 27.8 degrees
Trail 111.0mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height 36.8 inches
Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Dry weight 277.0 pounds
Fuel capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Colors Red
Model ID XR650R
Warranty 6 months

2005 XR650R

Engine Type 649cc liquid-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T
Front Suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 11.2-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 12.1-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/100-18
Rake 27.8 degrees
Trail 111.0mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height 36.8 inches
Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Dry weight 277.0 pounds
Fuel capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Colors Red
Model ID XR650R
Warranty 6 months

2006 XR650R

Overview: The undisputed king of the desert: multi-time Baja champ XR650R. Does its lightweight aluminum frame and potent liquid-cooled engine have anything to do with it? You better believe it. It’s not just a premier open-class, four-stroke dirt bike. It’s THE premier open-class, four-stroke dirt bike. Period.

Engine Type 649cc liquid-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T
Front Suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 11.2-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 12.1-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/100-18
Rake 27.8 degrees
Trail 111.0mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height 36.8 inches
Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Dry weight 277.0 pounds
Fuel capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Colors Red
Model ID XR650R

2007 XR650R

Overview: King of Baja. That’s all any desert-riding enthusiast ever has to know about the XR650R, multi-time champ of, without a doubt, the toughest tests of man and machine this side of the Paris-Dakar. Potent power, supple handling, nasty-terrain-swallowing suspension, bulletproof ruggedness — the XR’s got it all in spades. Looking for the toughest off-road bike on the market? Then look no further than the King.

Engine Type 649cc liquid-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 82.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T
Front Suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 11.2-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 12.1-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 110/100-18
Rake 27.8 degrees
Trail 111.0mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height 36.8 inches
Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Dry weight 277.0 pounds
Fuel capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Colors Red
Model ID XR650R

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