HONDA XR650L (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1993, the Japanese maker launched the Honda XR 650L, a street/trail motorcycle more similar to the XR 600R than the XR 650R. It was part of the XR series, which comprised many models with different engine displacements and designations.

The Honda XR series was a line of enduro motorcycles made by Honda. The bikes were designed in Japan but assembled worldwide. Several XR models came in two versions, "L" and "R."

Over its production period, the bike remained unchanged, packing features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a small headlight integrated into a small cowl, an engine plate, a single seat with a toolbox, a high-mounted exhaust muffler, and wire-spoke wheels shod with off-road tires.

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda XR650L, a dual sports motorcycle with the same technical, visual, and performance characteristics as previous models without modifications.

The bike's handling characteristics were offered by a 43 mm adjustable cartridge-type fork with 295 mm of travel on the front and a Pro-Link swingarm coupled to an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 280 mm of travel.

The 2006 Honda XR650L was powered by a 644cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank. The engine delivered 41 hp with a maximum strength at 6,000 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.