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Small Changes from Big Red 2005 HONDA XR650R

Jun. 01, 2006 By ORC STAFF
About 80% of the Line Is In
 
 
"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? If you want a four stroke that's not fussy and thrives on abuse, this is it."

 

XR650R Specifications
MSRP $6,099
ENGINE
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
Carburetion Keihin 40mm piston-valve
Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
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
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.8 degrees
Trail 111.0mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Seat Height 36.8 inches
Ground Clearance 12.0 inches
Dry Weight 277.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red
Model ID XR650R
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
6 months Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship

 


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