Honda XL650L (1997-98)

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The Honda XL650L is a four-stroke, single-cylinder SOHC, 4 valve motorcycle with a capacity of 644cc/39.35 cu-in. It has air-cooled cooling, a compression ratio of 8.3:1, and a dry sump lubrication system. The bike has a maximum power output of 43.6 hp/32.1 kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 51.9 Nm/5.3 kgf-m at 5000 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a #520 O-ring-sealed chain for the final drive. The bike’s clutch is a heavy-duty multi-plate clutch.

For its suspension, the XL650L has 43mm Showa forks with 16-way adjustable preload at the front and a Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable rear suspension with 280 mm/11 in of travel. The front brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 80/100-21 and 110/100-18, respectively. The bike has a ground clearance of 330mm/13in and a seat height of 940mm/37in.

The dry weight of the XL650L is 147kg/324lbs, and the wet weight is 158kg/348lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike is 10.6 liters/2.8gal. Overall, the Honda XL650L is a durable and versatile motorcycle suitable for both on and off-road riding.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 650L

Year: 1997-98


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 644 cc / 39.35 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 82.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 1.9 Litres
Induction: 40 mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition: Solid-state CDI
Starter: Electric
Max Power: 43.6 hp / 32.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 51.9 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.66 2nd 1.64 3rd 1.25 4th 1.00 5th .84

Clutch: Heavy duty multi-plate clutch
Front Suspension: 43 mm Showa forks, 16-way adjustable preload
Front Wheel Travel: 294 mm / 11.6 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link Kayaba fully adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11 in
Front Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 110/100-18
Rake (Caster Angle): 27 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in
Wheelbase: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance: 330 mm / 13.0 in
Seat Height: 940 mm / 37 in
Dry Weight: 147 kg / 324 lbs
Wet Weight: 158 kg / 348 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.6 Liters / 2.8 gal

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