2004 Honda XR 650 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2004 Honda XR 650 L pairs a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 100.0 x 82.0 mm (3.9 x 3.2 inches) with a 8.3:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 940 mm (37 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10.59-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2002 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
940 mm (37 in)
Engine
Displacement649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression8.3:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 82.0 mm (3.9 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake27.8°
Trail111 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability
Front Travel295 mm (11.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability
Rear Travel279 mm (11.0 inches)
Wheelbase1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/90-21
Rear Tyre110/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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