Honda XR 650L (2003-04)

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The Honda XR 650L is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle equipped with a 644cc engine and a capacity of 39.35 cu-in. It has a bore x stroke of 100 x 82.6 mm and is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.3:1. The bike has a dry sump lubrication system with a 1.9-liter oil capacity and uses a 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV for induction. It has a solid-state CDI for ignition and an electric starter. The motorcycle is capable of generating a maximum power of 41.5 hp or 30.5 kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 51 Nm or 37.6 lb-ft at 5000 rpm.

It has a 5-speed transmission with a heavy-duty multi-plate clutch system and a #520 O-ring-sealed chain with gear ratios of 1st 2.66, 2nd 1.64, 3rd 1.25, 4th 1.00, and 5th .84. The front suspension consists of 43 mm Showa forks with 16-way adjustable preload, while the rear suspension has a Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable shock absorber. The motorcycle has a front single 240 mm disc with two-piston caliper brakes and a rear single 240 mm disc with a one-piston caliper brake.

The front tire size is 80/100-21, while the rear tire size is 110/100-18. It has a rake (caster angle) of 27 degrees and a trail of 102 mm or 4.0 inches. The wheelbase measures 1455 mm or 57.3 inches, with a ground clearance of 330 mm or 13.0 inches and a seat height of 940 mm or 37 inches. The dry weight is 147 kg or 324 lbs, and the wet weight is 158 kg or 348 lbs. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 10.6 liters or 2.8 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 650L

Year: 2003-04


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: 42.5 mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition: Solid-state CDI
Starter: Electric
Max Power: 41.5 hp / 30.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 51 Nm / 37.6 lb-ft @ 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

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