2007 Honda XR 650 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2007 Honda XR 650 L pairs a 644 cc (39.3 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.
On the scales, the XR 650 L measures 147 kg (324 lbs) dry. 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
Displacement644.0 ccm (39.30 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. 42.5mm diaphragm-type
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionSolid-state CD with electronic advance
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Chassis
Trail102 mm (4.0 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)
Ground Clearance330 mm (13.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-21
Rear Tyre110/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight147.0 kg (324.0 pounds)
Seat Height940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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