XR 650 R

2001 Honda XR 650 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Honda XR 650 R enduro - offroad motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (6,750 rpm), 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 650 R measures 129 kg (284 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 935 mm (36.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2001 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.