Honda XR650 review

Good enough without being great, the XR tries to be all things (dirt) to all people - and doesn't do a bad job of it!
A tough toy for tough boys
Just don't expect the XR to be winning you many trophies

Full-on green laner with a strong motor and tough ally chassis. Ideal trail bike for the hardened off-roader but no out- and-out competition machineFull-on green laner with a strong motor and tough ally chassis. Ideal trail bike for the hardened off-roader but no out- and-out competition machine

Length (mm)2225
Width (mm)825
Height (mm)1245
Dryweight (kg)129
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)935
Suspension Front46mm air-assist leading-axle telescopic fork, 285mm axle travel
Suspension RearPro-link with adjustable compression/rebound damping, 308mm axle travel
Tyres Front3.00-21
Tyres Rear4.50-18
Brakes Front240mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear240mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
Wheelbase (mm)1485
Cubic Capacity (cc)649
Bore (mm)1010
Stroke (mm)82.6
Compression Ratio10.0
IgnitionElectronic
Fuel DeliveryEFI
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain