2016 Honda XR650L | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
A versatile bike that focuses on the off-road side of dual-sport (it is based on the 1992-2000 XR600R off-road race bike), the XR650L features ultra-long travel Showa suspension fore and aft, along with an impressive 13 inches of ground clearance.
The venerable air-cooled SOHC four-valve motor’s 100mm bore is fed by a 42.5mm CV carb and enjoys electric starting. Dirt-bike standard 21-inch and 18-inch wheel combination allows the installation of premium off-road tires. Riders use the XR650L for everything from trail riding to commuting to local adventure riding.
2016 Honda XR650L Specs:
- Engine: 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore x stroke: 100mm x 82mm
- Compression ratio: 8.3:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; four-valve RFVC
- Carburetion: 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
- Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
- Front suspension: 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression damping adjustability; 11.6 inches 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 brake: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear brake: Single disc
- Front tire: 3.00-21
- Rear tire: 4.60-18
- Wheelbase: 57.3 inches
- Rake: 27.0 degrees
- Trail: 4.0 inches
- Seat height: 37.0 inches
- Ground clearance: 13.0 inches
- Dry weight: 324 pounds
- Fuel capacity: 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
2016 Honda XR650L Color:
- Red
2016 Honda XR650L Price:
- MSRP $6690
