XR 100 R

2003 Honda XR 100 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 2003 Honda XR 100 R features a 99.2 cc (6.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6 HP (4.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XR 100 R measures 75 kg (165 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 5.6-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 81 km/h (50 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2002 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.