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2003Honda XR650L

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The 2003 Honda XR650L is a dual-sport for riders who want one bike for roads and dirt tracks. Its 644cc air-cooled single makes 43.6 hp, with a 940 mm seat, a 157 kg wet weight and a 12.7-litre tank.

Capacity
644.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
147.0 kg
Seat height
940 mm
Power
43.6 HP (32.5 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 25Agility 73Comfort 45Off-road 92Touring 35Road manners 35
Off-road & trail92%
Cornering50%
City riding40%
Daily riding40%
Touring35%
Two-up25%
Track15%
Best for
Built primarily as a rugged trail and enduro machine that can be licensed for occasional street use rather than a dedicated road or touring bike.
Built for
A rugged, no-frills single-cylinder trail bike that values durability, long-travel suspension, and light weight over outright power or refinement.
Not ideal for
Not a good fit for riders seeking highway comfort, passenger-friendly touring, or strong outright acceleration.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 940mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2003 Honda XR650L, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
644.0 ccm
Power
43.6 HP (32.5 kW)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2966 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
100.0 x 82.0 mm
Compression
8.3:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Dry sump
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1455 mm
Overall length
2189 mm
Overall width
856 mm
Overall height
1245 mm
Seat height
940 mm
Dry weight
147.0 kg
Wet weight
156.9 kg
Fuel capacity
12.70 litres
Ground clearance
330 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
2.70 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension
Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel
295 mm
Rear wheel travel
279 mm
Rake (fork angle)
27.8°
Trail
111 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
256 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
80/90-21
Rear tyre
110/90-18

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 200220032008201420202026
Capacity 644 cc 644 cc 644 cc 644 cc 644 cc 644 cc
Dry weight 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg
Seat height 940 mm 940 mm 940 mm 940 mm 940 mm 940 mm
Fuel capacity 12.7 L 12.7 L 10.6 L 10.6 L 10.6 L 10.6 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda XR650L?

The 2003 Honda XR650L has a Capacity of 644.0 ccm (39.30 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda XR650L have?

The 2003 Honda XR650L has a Power of 43.6 HP (32.5 kW).

How many gears does the Honda XR650L have?

The 2003 Honda XR650L has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Honda XR650L weigh?

The 2003 Honda XR650L has a Dry weight of 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds).

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