| MODEL | HONDA XR 650L 2005 - 2006 |
| Year | 2005 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve (RFVC) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 644 cc / 39.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.1 kW / 43.6 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid-state CDI |
| Induction | 42.5 mm diaphragm-type CV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, 1.9 Litres oil |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, heavy-duty multi-plate |
| Final Drive | #520 O-ring chain, 15T/45T |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double-cradle steel |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa fork, 16-way adjustable, 294 mm / 11.6 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link Showa single shock, fully adjustable, 280 mm / 11.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 147 kg / 324 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 39 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | — |
In 2005-2006 the XR650L was still offered with essentially the original 1993 specification. Comparison tests against the Kawasaki KLR650 and Suzuki DR650S placed it as the most dirt-focused of the three big dual-sports, with the KLR the better all-rounder for road touring.
