| MODEL | HONDA XR 650R 2002 - 2003 |
| Year | 2002 - 2003 |
| 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 | — |
For 2002-2003 the XR650R carried on essentially unchanged, keeping its liquid-cooled single, aluminium chassis and fully adjustable Kayaba suspension. Testers liked the smooth, tractable engine and its reliability, but found the stock suspension soft, the front brake weak for the weight and the riding position cramped. It remained best suited to fast fire roads and desert work.
