The Honda XL650L is a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC, 4 valve motorcycle with a capacity of 644cc/39.35 cu-in. It has air-cooled cooling, a compression ratio of 8.3:1, and a dry sump lubrication system. The bike has a maximum power output of 43.6 hp/32.1 kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 51.9 Nm/5.3 kgf-m at 5000 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a #520 O-ring-sealed chain for the final drive. The bike’s clutch is a heavy-duty multi-plate clutch.
For its suspension, the XL650L has 43mm Showa forks with 16-way adjustable preload at the front and a Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable rear suspension with 280 mm/11 in of travel. The front brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 80/100-21 and 110/100-18, respectively. The bike has a ground clearance of 330mm/13in and a seat height of 940mm/37in.
The dry weight of the XL650L is 147kg/324lbs, and the wet weight is 158kg/348lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike is 10.6 liters/2.8gal. Overall, the Honda XL650L is a durable and versatile motorcycle suitable for both on and off-road riding.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XR 650L
| Year | 1997-98 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 644 cc / 39.35 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 82.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 Litres |
| Induction | 40 mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition | Solid-state CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Max Power | 43.6 hp / 32.1 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.66 2nd 1.64 3rd 1.25 4th 1.00 5th .84 |
| Clutch | Heavy duty multi-plate clutch |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel Travel | 294 mm / 11.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 27 degrees |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Seat Height | 940 mm / 37 in |
| Dry Weight | 147 kg / 324 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 Liters / 2.8 gal |
