Honda XR600R (1991)

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The Honda XR600R motorcycle was produced in 1991 and features a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 591cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is air-cooled with a 39mm PD type induction system. The motorcycle features a solid-state CDI ignition and has a maximum power output of 46 hp and 33.5 kW at 6000 rpm. The XR600R has a five-speed transmission and final drive consists of a #520 O-ring-sealed chain with a 14T/48T configuration.

The front suspension of this motorcycle consists of a 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with eight-position compression damping adjustability, and a front wheel travel of 295mm. The rear suspension is a Pro-Link Showa shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and a rear wheel travel of 280mm.

The motorcycle has a single 256mm disc with a two-piston caliper for the front brakes and a single disc with a one-piston caliper for the rear brakes. The front tyre is an 80/100-21 and the rear tyre is a 110/100-18. The wheelbase is 1455.4mm and the seat height is 955.0mm. The ground clearance is 345.5mm, the dry weight is 134kg, and the wet weight is 146kg.

The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 10.5 litres and it has a top speed of 143.2 km/h with a standing quarter-mile time of 14.6 seconds at 134.5 km/h. Overall, the Honda XR600R is a powerful and reliable motorcycle suitable for both on and off-road use.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 600R

Year: 1991


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve RFVC
Capacity: 591 cc / 36.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 39mm PD type
Ignition: Solid-state CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 46 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 51.9 Nm / 38.2 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain: 14T/48T
Front Suspension: 43 mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with eight-position compression damping adjustability
Front Wheel Travel: 295 mm / 11.6 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single Showa shock with spring preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound damping adjustability

Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 256 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 110/100-18
Wheelbase: 1455.4 mm / 57.3 in
Seat Height: 955.0 mm / 37.6 in
Ground Clearance: 345.5 mm / 13.6 in
Dry Weight: 134 kg / 295.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 146 kg / 321.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.6 sec / 134.5 km/h
Top Speed: 143.2 km/h

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