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King of Baja. That's all any desert-riding enthusiast ever has to know about the XR650R, multi-time champ of, without a doubt, the toughest tests of man and machine this side of the Paris-Dakar. Potent power, supple handling, nasty-terrain-swallowing suspension, bulletproof ruggedness—the XR's got it all in spades. Looking for the toughest off-road bike on the market? Then look no further than the King. |
| MSRP* | $6,349 |
| Engine type | 649cc liquid-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Bore and Stroke | 100.0mm x 82.6mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valve Train | SOHC; four-valve |
| Carburetion | Keihin 40mm piston-valve |
| Ignition | Solid-state CD with electronic advance |
| Transmission | Five-speed |
| Final Drive | #520 O-ring-sealed endless chain; 14T/48T |
| Front suspension | 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 11.2-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability; 12.1-inch travel |
| Front brakes | Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 110/100-18 |
| Rake | 27.8 degrees |
| Trail | 111.0mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 inches |
| Seat height | 36.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 12.0 inches |
| Dry weight | 277.0 pounds |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve |
| Emissions | California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment |
| Color | Red |
| Model ID | XR650R |
Specifications subject to change.
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) shown do not include freight/destination or other dealer charges.
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