Honda XR650L suspension setup and specs

Honda XR650L, 2000 onwards: adjustable front compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 940 mm (37.0 in) seat height, 292 mm of front suspension travel, 22 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

Honda XR650L

2000 onwards · dual-sport · 644 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preload	Not adjustable
Front rebound	Not adjustable
Front compression	Adjustable
Rear preload	Adjustable
Rear rebound	Adjustable
Rear compression	Adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel	292 mm (11.5 in)
Rear suspension travel	279 mm (11.0 in)
Fork diameter	43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo	22 psi · 1.5 bar
Rear, solo	22 psi · 1.5 bar
Front tire	3.00-21
Rear tire	4.60-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase	1455 mm (57.3 in)
Rake	27°
Trail	102 mm (4.0 in)
Seat height	940 mm (37.0 in)
Front brake	Single hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake	Single hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper

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