If you’re looking for one motorcycle that can do it all, Honda®’s time-tested XR650L is that machine. Off-road it has the power, suspension and durability a dirt rider demands. On-road its light overall weight, electric starter and excellent fuel economy make it the perfect commuter, even for long trips.
Its bulletproof 644cc overhead cam engine produces huge torque and power. Air cooling keeps things simple and reduces maintenance chores. And the engine’s gear-driven counterbalancer reduces tiring vibrations.
Baja tough, the XR650L™ has the versatility to take you anywhere you want to go on a motorcycle without the hassle of having to trailer a dirtbike.
The XR650L™ is fully equipped for the street: Horn, turn signals, license-plate light, mirrors, speedometer and more. There’s even a grab strap and footpegs for a passenger.
With a full 11.6 inches of travel, the air-adjustable 43mm fork also offers 16-position compression-damping adjustability, letting you fine-tune it to deal with the bumps of off-road riding.
The 21-inch front wheel gives you a wide choice of tire selection for on- or off-road riding.
Front and rear disc brakes provide superior stopping power. Both front and rear disc rotors are drilled for lightness and better wet-weather performance.
Turn the key and push the button—that’s all it takes to get your XR650L going. The electric starter takes all the drama out of restarting off-road, getting underway on a cold morning or after the bike’s been sitting all week.
The four-stroke single-cylinder engine offers good fuel economy and a wide powerband.
A dry-sump design keeps the engine compact and eliminates the oil pan for superior ground clearance and damage resistance. With the engine oil in the frame, the frame itself acts like a giant oil cooler.
The XR650L’s steel frame is built to handle the rigors of off-road travel. In addition, the frame’s backbone doubles as the engine’s oil tank, saving weight and space.
Honda®’s Pro-Link® rear suspension system offers compliant and comfortable ride quality with a high level of wheel control. Initial rates are soft for supple action over small bumps and ripples, while increasingly stiffer rates resist bottoming and maintain rear-wheel control over rougher surfaces.
No maintenance hassles here, even in the case of an off-road tip-over. The sealed battery has plenty of cranking power for the electric starter and is well protected from the vibrations of off-road riding.
With a passenger grab strap, folding passenger pegs, a long MX-style seat and plenty of Honda® power, the XR650L™ lets you carry a passenger with ease.
The 18-inch rear wheel gives you a wide choice of tire selection for on- or off-road riding.