2008 Honda XR 650L

2008 Honda XR 650L pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Honda
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Honda
Display Name
XR 650L
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$5,949
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (in/mm)
3.23 / 82
Displacement (cc/ci)
644 / 39.3
Carburetor Size (mm)
42.5
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.3 / 1455.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13 / 330.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
324 / 147
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.8 / 10.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.6 / 2.3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.99
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Pro Link®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.6 / 294.6
Rear Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 46
Rear Travel (in/mm)
11 / 279.4
Wheels
Standard
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.6
Front Tire (Full Spec)
3 X 21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
4.6 X 18
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 939.8
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Tail Bag
Standard
Tail Bag Material
Vinyl
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Weak frame design
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 07, 2011

    All in all not a bad bike. Off road, on road, and highway ridding, even handled nicely maneuvering around a left turn idiot. But just when I thought it was the tank of all enduros, the torque of the mill snaped the frame, littrualy a hole section toward the bottom left side, also cracking the gusset. ...

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  • SUV of Motorcycles
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 06, 2009

    My previous bike was a 250cc street & trail. I loved it for the off-road, but it lacked enough power on the hiway. My Honda 650L solved that problem. I love this bike both on and off-road. I live in a semi-rural area and it is so nice to ride to the mountains, instead of hauling it. I would like ...

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  • Great Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 15, 2009

    I really enjoy owning this motorcycle. It is reliable and a lot of fun. I take it into the mountains all the time and ride the trails. I bought a rack with pennier set. Loads of fun. It is a great ride. Recommend it!!

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  • Ride Red
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 13, 2009

    This is my first enduro, and I am impressed...it has no problem cruising at 80 mph on the interstate, and has full capabilities of going off road...anyone that gives this bike a bad review simply does not like the high center of gravity...but with me being 6'3" it is totally comfortable...my only ...

    Take care of your Honda and it will last forever...neglect it, and with any machine, you're going to have a bad time.

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  • Honda bike sucks
    By  (I am a Writer) on Jun 25, 2009

    Purchased Scottsdale Honda McDowell/68 St June 23, 2009 after 3rd trip in and 1 week last time 3 weeks not happy.

    Dies and the dealership would not even take the time to find parts which should have been supplied, arrogant service personnel and completely user useless

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