Honda XR 650L (2005-06)

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The Honda XR 650L is a motorcycle produced in 2005-06, with a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC engine with a capacity of 644 cc/ 39.35 cu-in. The engine is cooled by air and has a compression ratio of 8.3:1. The induction system is a 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV, and the ignition system is solid-state CDI operated by electric starter. This bike has a maximum power of 41.5 hp/ 30.5 kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 51 Nm/ 37.6 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed with a heavy-duty multi-plate clutch.

The Honda XR 650L has a 43mm Showa fork on the front suspension with 16-way adjustable preload and a Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable rear suspension. The front travel is 294 mm/ 11.6 in, while the rear travel is 280 mm/ 11 in. The front brakes consist of a single 240 mm disc with a two-piston caliper and a single 240 mm disc with a one-piston caliper on the rear brakes. Its front and rear tyres are 80/100-21 and 110/100-18, respectively.

Other features of the Honda XR 650L include a ground clearance of 330 mm/ 13.0 in, seat height of 940 mm/ 37 in, dry weight of 147 kg/ 324 lbs, and wet weight of 158 kg/ 348 lbs. The fuel capacity is 10.6 litres/ 2.8 gallons, and the bike has a #520 O-ring-sealed chain with a 15T/45T final drive. The Rake (Caster Angle) is 27 degrees, and the trail is 102 mm/4.0 in. Overall, the Honda XR 650L is a powerful and well-equipped motorcycle with excellent suspension and brake systems. So, it is a great choice for off-road adventures.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 650L

Year: 2005-06


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: 42.5mm 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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