Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2017 Honda XR650L relies on a 644 cc (39.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 XR650L measures 156.9 kg (346 lbs) wet (curb). 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 10.6-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.52 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 235 km (146 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 2009 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
