Honda XR 650L Specs

2012 - 2014 • 3 variants

First introduced in 2012, the Honda XR 650L is an enduro motorcycle that has seen 3 variants through 2014. The engine is a four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve at 644.0 cc. Peak output is rated at 43.6 hp. It delivers 51.9 Nm of torque.

About the Honda XR 650L

Honda introduced the XR 650L as part of their Enduro / Off-Road range, with production running from 1995 to 2023. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the Honda XR 650L, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

Honda XR 650L by Year

2014 Honda XR 650L View specs →

2012 Honda XR 650L View specs →

Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	1900	1996	1998	2002	2004	2006	2008	2010	2012	2014	2016	2018	2020	2021	2022	2023
Fuel Control	-	-	-	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine Type	-	-	-	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)	-	-	-	39.30 cubic inches	39.60 cubic inches ↑	39.30 cubic inches ↓	39.30 cubic inches	39.30 cubic inches	39.30 cubic inches	-	-	-	39.30 cubic inches	-	39.30 cubic inches	39.30 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)	-	-	-	644.00 cc	649.00 cc ↑	644.00 cc ↓	644.00 cc	644.00 cc	644.00 cc	-	-	-	644.0 cc	-	644.0 cc	644.0 cc
Comments	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Model ID: TRX90X	Model ID: XR650L ↑	Model ID: XR650L	Model ID: XR650L	Model ID: XR650L	Model ID: XR650L	Model ID: XR650L	Model ID: XR650L
CO2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	104.9 CO	104.9 CO	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12.6 inches	11.7 inches ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	320 mm	296 mm ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10.9 inches	10.1 inches ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	276 mm	256 mm ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seat Height	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37 in	940 mm / 37.0 in.	940 mm / 37.0 in.
Dry Weight	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324.1 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324.0 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	310 kg / 683.4 lbs ↑	147 kg / 324.1 lbs ↓	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	-	-
Brakes - Front	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Double disc. Twin-piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Wheelbase	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1,455 mm / 57.3 in. ↓	1,455 mm / 57.3 in.	1,455 mm / 57.3 in.	1,455 mm / 57.3 in.	1455 mm / 57.3 in ↑	1,455 mm / 57.3 in. ↓	1455 mm / 57.3 in ↑	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in.	1455 mm / 57.3 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in.	1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	12.70 litres / 3.36 gallons ↑	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal ↓	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.59 litres / 2.80 gallons	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.60 litres / 2.80 US gallons	10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal	10.60 litres / 2.80 US gallons	10.60 litres / 2.80 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single disc	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single disc	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc
Suspension - Front	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	-	43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability	43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability	43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability	43mm air-adjustable axle Showa® cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability.	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload	43mm air-adjustable axle Showa® cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability.	43mm air-adjustable axle Showa® cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability.
Suspension - Rear	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	-	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability	Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability ↑	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable	Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability	Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability
Fuel System	-	-	-	-	Carburettor	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV	Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV
Colours	-	-	-	-	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red/white	Red/white	White
Clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	-	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	Heavy duty multi-plate clutch	-	-
Final Drive	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	Chain	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	Chain	Chain	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)	#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)
Height	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	927 mm / 36.5 in.	1,465 mm / 57.7 in. ↓	-	-	1245 mm / 49.0 in.	1245 mm / 49.0 in.	1245 mm / 49.0 in.	1245 mm / 49.0 in.
Rims	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Die cast aluminium	Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium	-	-	-	-	-	-
Length	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1,488 mm / 58.6 in.	2,300 mm / 90.6 in. ↑	-	-	2189 mm / 86.2 in.	2189 mm / 86.2 in.	2189 mm / 86.2 in.	2189 mm / 86.2 in.
Warranty	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.	One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.
Wet Weight	158 kg / 348 lbs	158 kg / 348 lbs	158 kg / 348 lbs	-	158 kg / 348 lbs	158 kg / 348 lbs	158 kg / 348 lbs	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs ↓	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs	158 kg / 348 lbs ↑	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs ↓	158 kg / 348 lbs ↑	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs ↓	156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs
Emissions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.	Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.	Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.	-	-	-	Meets current California Air Resource Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.	Meets current California Air Resource Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
Tyres - Front	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	-	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	3.00-21 ↓	120/70-ZR17 ↑	3.00-21 ↓	80/100-21 ↑	80/100-21	3.00-21 ↓	80/100-21 ↑	3.00-21 ↓	3.00-21
Width	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	740 mm / 29.1 in.	-	-	-	856 mm / 33.7 in.	856 mm / 33.7 in.	856 mm / 33.7 in.	856 mm / 33.7 in.
Tyres - Rear	110/100-18	110/100-18	110/100-18	-	110/100-18	110/90-18	110/100-18	110/100-18	190/55-ZR17 ↑	4.60-18 ↓	110/100-18 ↑	110/100-18	110/100-18	110/100-18	-	-
Rake	27°	27°	27°	-	27.8°	27° ↓	27.0°	27°	27°	27°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27°	27.0°	27.0°
Fuel Reserve	-	-	-	2.70 litres / 0.71 gallons	2.27 litres / 0.60 gallons ↓	-	-	-	-	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	-	2.27 litres / 0.60 gallons	2.27 litres / 0.60 US gallons	2.27 litres / 0.60 US gallons	2.27 litres / 0.60 US gallons	2.27 litres / 0.60 US gallons
Trail	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in	-	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	294 mm / 11.6 in	294 mm / 11.6 in	294 mm / 11.6 in	295 mm / 11.6 in. ↑	294 mm / 11.6 in ↓	294 mm / 11.6 in	295 mm / 11.6 in. ↑	295 mm / 11.6 in.	294 mm / 11.6 in ↓	295 mm / 11.6 in. ↑	295 mm / 11.6 in.	294 mm / 11.6 in ↓	294 mm / 11.6 in	294 mm / 11.6 in	295 mm / 11.6 in. ↑	295 mm / 11.6 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	280 mm / 11 in	280 mm / 11 in	280 mm / 11 in	279 mm / 11.0 in. ↓	280 mm / 11 in ↑	280 mm / 11 in	279 mm / 11.0 in. ↓	279 mm / 11.0 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in. ↓	279 mm / 11.0 in. ↑	280 mm / 11 in ↑	280 mm / 11 in	280 mm / 11 in	280 mm / 11 in	279 mm / 11.0 in. ↓	279 mm / 11.0 in.
Ignition	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	-	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CD with electronic advance	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CD with electronic advance	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CDI	Solid-state CD with electronic advance	Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Max Torque	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	-	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) ↑	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm ↓	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	-	-

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