| MODEL | HONDA XR 650R 2000 - 2001 |
| Year | 2000 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 82.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 44.6 kW / 61.2 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid-state CDI |
| Induction | 40 mm piston-valve Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced pressure, dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm Kayaba fork, compression and rebound damping adjustable, 285 mm / 11.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link Kayaba single shock, spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable, 307 mm / 12.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2255 mm / 88.8 in |
| Overall Width | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Seat Height | 939 mm / 37.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 305 mm / 12.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 133 kg / 293 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 144 kg / 317 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The XR650R arrived for 2000 as a purpose-built desert and enduro racer, pairing a new liquid-cooled 649 cc single with an aluminium frame and long-travel Kayaba suspension. It ran alongside the older air-cooled XR600R rather than replacing it outright. It is kick-start only, heavy by motocross standards, and aimed at fast open terrain, Baja-style racing and long endurance events.
