Enduro Bikes
2003Honda XR 650 R
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The 2003 Honda XR 650 R is a big, powerful off-road bike known for desert racing. Its liquid-cooled 649cc single drives through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 935 mm seat, 125.6 kg dry weight and 11.8-litre tank suit experienced riders on fast terrain.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 125.6 kg
- Seat height
- 935 mm
- Power
- 61.2 HP (45.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2003 Honda XR 650 R
vs the 2002| Spec | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 71.4 HP (52.5 kW) | 61.2 HP (45.4 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built primarily for aggressive desert racing, trail riding, and technical off-road terrain.
- Built for
- A big-bore single-cylinder enduro machine that rewards aggressive, standing-up riding with strong low-end torque and serious suspension travel.
- Not ideal for
- It's not a good fit for short riders, daily commuters, or anyone seeking pavement comfort and passenger capability.
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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- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 61.2 HP (45.4 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4873 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 100.0 x 82.6 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- 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
- 1481 mm
- Seat height
- 935 mm
- Dry weight
- 125.6 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 305 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 2.30 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability.
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability.
- Front wheel travel
- 285 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 307 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.8°
- Trail
- 111 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/100-18
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 | 2001 | 2003 | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Dry weight | 129 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg |
| Seat height | 935 mm | 935 mm | 935 mm | 935 mm | 935 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 11.8 L | 9.8 L | 9.8 L | 9.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda XR 650 R?
The 2003 Honda XR 650 R has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda XR 650 R have?
The 2003 Honda XR 650 R has a Power of 61.2 HP (45.4 kW).
How many gears does the Honda XR 650 R have?
The 2003 Honda XR 650 R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda XR 650 R weigh?
The 2003 Honda XR 650 R has a Dry weight of 125.6 kg (276.9 pounds).
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