Honda XR650L 2023
Dual Sport / Trail
644cc
4-stroke
346lb
wet weight
5spd
Gearbox
The machine
The 2023 Honda XR650L is a road-and-off-road motorcycle with equipment for both pavement and trail use. Its specified tires are 3.00-21 at the front and 4.60-18 at the rear, with a cold pressure of 22 psi at both ends. The maximum weight capacity is 328 lb, and the minimum recommended center-tread depth is 3 mm.
For suspension tuning, it has a front compression damping adjuster and a rear rebound damping adjuster. The XR650L’s operating guidance emphasizes gradual off-road skill development, pre-ride checks, and keeping cargo light and secure when riding rough terrain.
Who should ride it
This bike suits riders seeking one motorcycle for road riding and off-road routes, including weekend trail riders who want to explore varied terrain. New off-road riders should start at low speeds in a safe, uncongested area and build skill gradually; riders venturing onto unfamiliar trails need to stay alert for rocks, ruts, drop-offs, and other hazards. On rough off-road rides, plan to ride without a passenger and keep cargo small and light.
Garage
Tech specs
- Displacement
- 644cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Bore × stroke
- 100 × 82 mm
- Compression
- 8.3:1
- Oil chamber
- Single
- Engine oil
- 1.95 L
- Oil type
- 10W-30
- Actuation
- Cable
- Assist
- Manual
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Chain links
- 110
- Front sprocket
- 15T
- Rear sprocket
- 45T
- Wet weight
- 346 lb
- Ground clearance
- 13″
- Wheelbase
- 57.3″
- Width
- 33.7″
- Height
- 49″
- Fuel capacity
- 2.77 gal
- Rake
- 26°
- Trail
- 3.8″
- Front
- Fork with adjustable air pressure and compression damping; model unspecified
- Rear
- Nitrogen-pressurized shock with adjustable rebound and compression damping; model unspecified
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 18″
- Front tire
- 3.00-21 51S
- Rear tire
- 4.60-18 63S
- Street legal
- Yes
- Battery
- Yes
- OEM battery
- YTX9-BS
- Chemistry
- Lead acid
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 8 Ah
Pit-lane questions
- 01
What tire sizes does the 2023 Honda XR650L use?
The specified front tire size is 3.00-21 51S, and the rear tire size is 4.60-18 63S.
- 02
What tire pressure should I use on a 2023 Honda XR650L?
The specified cold pressure is 22 psi (150 kPa) for both the front and rear tires.
- 03
What is the maximum weight capacity of the 2023 Honda XR650L?
The maximum weight capacity is 328 lb (149 kg).
- 04
What is the minimum tire tread depth for the XR650L?
The minimum recommended center-tread depth is 3 mm (0.12 in) for both the front and rear tires.
- 05
Can I carry a passenger on the XR650L off-road?
Do not carry a passenger when riding off-road on rough terrain. Keep any cargo small, light, secure, and clear of your movement on the bike.
- 06
What suspension adjustments does the 2023 XR650L have?
It has a front suspension compression damping adjuster and a rear suspension rebound damping adjuster.
- 07
What fuel does the 2023 Honda XR650L take?
Use unleaded gasoline. Avoid stale or contaminated gasoline and gasoline mixed with oil.
- 08
How long is the XR650L break-in period?
The break-in period is the first 300 miles (500 km). During that distance, ride conservatively and avoid full-throttle starts, rapid acceleration, hard braking, and rapid downshifts.