Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2004, 2005
Almost unchanged since its early days, the XR650L is probably one of the best true dual-sport bikes ever made. Street legal and even a decent bike on the highway, it's beyond the point where asphalt ends where the 2004 Honda XR650L starts showing its true nature. Air-adjustable, long-travel suspensions and big, laced wheels are taking care of obstacles and trail unevenness, while the torquey single-cylinder provides all the nerve needed for passing rough sections.
The bike can also accommodate a lot of gear with optional luggage systems and is great for adventures in the wild, provided you bring some extra fuel with you, as the small tank is the only detail which prevents this bike form being a real Ride The World machine.
HONDA XR650L 2004-2005
HONDA XR650L 644
| engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled, dry-sump, single-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC; four-valve RFVC | Displacement: | 644 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x3.2 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 | Horsepower: | 41/6000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 38/4000 lb-ft/RPM OR 52/4000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual, close ratio | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | Chain | Final Drive: | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork; 11.6-inch travel | Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload; 11.0-inch travel | Front Brake: | Single disc with twin-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | Single disc with single piston caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 37 in OR 940 mm | Wheelbase: | 57.3 in OR 1455 mm | Ground Clearance: | 13 in OR 330 mm | Weight: | 324 lbs OR 147 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.8 gallons OR 10.6 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00-21 | Rear: | 4.60-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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