LEGENDARY TOUGHNESS
Look at the creatures that survive in the desert: The scorpion. The tarantula. The Gila monster. Tough, simple, proven. A lot like our legendary XR650L. This street-legal dual-sport has survived everything decades of riders have thrown its way. Its simple, air-cooled 644cc single-cylinder engine just keeps going, while an electric starter makes it easy to begin any adventure. Long-travel suspension that can take on Baja makes easy work out of your commute, no matter how lousy the pavement.
-PERFORMANCE FEATURES-
FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
The XR650L’s four-stroke, single-cylinder engine offers good fuel efficiency and a wide powerband. In addition, its proven powerplant requires very little maintenance.
DISC BRAKES
Front- and rear-disc brakes provide superior stopping power. Both front and rear disc rotors are drilled for lightness and better wet-weather performance.
-CONVENIENCE FEATURES-
ELECTRIC STARTER
Adventure is just the push of a button away. The XR650L’s electric starter takes all the drama out of restarting off-road, or getting underway on a cold morning or after the bike’s been sitting all week.
-VERSATILITY FEATURES-
STREET-LEGAL FEATURES
Fully equipped for the street—including turn signals, license-plate light, mirrors, speedometer and more. There’s even a grab strap and footpegs for a passenger.
PASSENGER READY
With a passenger grab strap, folding passenger pegs, a long MX-style seat and plenty of Honda power, the XR650L lets you carry a passenger with ease.
-DESIGN FEATURES-
SEALED BATTERY
No maintenance hassles here, even in case of an off-road tip over. The sealed battery has plenty of cranking power for the electric starter, and is well protected from the vibrations of off-road riding.
DRY-SUMP LUBRICATION
The XR’s dry-sump design keeps the engine compact and eliminates the oil pan for superior ground clearance and damage resistance. With the engine oil in the frame, the frame itself acts like a giant oil cooler.
-HANDLING FEATURES-
18-INCH REAR WHEEL
The 18-inch rear wheel gives you a better overall ride and more sidewall protection against flats, and still offers a wide choice of on- or off-road tires.
21-INCH FRONT WHEEL
The 21-inch front wheel gives you a wide choice of tire selection for different riding conditions.
LONG-TRAVEL FRONT SUSPENSION
With a full 11.6 inches of travel, the air-adjustable 43mm fork also offers 16-position compression damping adjustability, letting you fine-tune it to deal with the bumps of off-road riding.
PRO-LINK REAR SUSPENSION
Honda’s Pro-Link rear suspension system offers compliant and comfortable ride quality with a high level of wheel control. Initial rates are soft for supple action over small bumps and ripples, while increasingly stiffer rates resist bottoming and maintain rear-wheel control over rougher surfaces.
STEEL FRAME
The XR650L’s steel frame is designed to handle the intensity of off-road travel. Plus, the frame’s backbone doubles as the engine’s oil tank, saving weight and space.
ENGINE
- Engine Type – 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore And Stroke – 52.4mm x 57.9mm
- Compression Ratio – 8.3:1
- Valve Train – SOHC; four-valve RFVC™
- Induction – 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor
- Ignition – Solid-state CD with electronic advance
DRIVE TRAIN
- Transmission – Five-speed
- Final Drive – #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
- Front Suspension – 43mm air-adjustable axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 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 of travel
- Front Brake – Single disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake – Single disc
- Front Tire – 3.00-21
- Rear Tire – 4.60-18
DIMENSIONS
- Rake (Caster Angle) – 27.0°
- Trail – 102mm (4.0 inches)
- Wheelbase – 57.3 inches
- Seat Height – 30.7 inches
- Curb Weight – 346 pounds – Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.
- Fuel Capacity – 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
- Ground Clearance – 13.0 inches
- Miles Per Gallon – 52 MPG – Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.
OTHER
- MSRP* – $6,999
- Available Colors – Red
- Model ID – XR650L
- Emissions – Meets current California Air Resource Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
- Availability – March 2020
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $380.00 destination charge and dealer-installed options. Dealer prices may vary.
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
- One Year – Transferable limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
Download Honda’s Official Spec Sheet HERE
