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Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder - [1997]
This edition of the Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda SLR 650 has a 644cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1997 SLR 650 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SLR 650's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 180 kgs (396 lbs) this makes the Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Honda SLR 650 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 644cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 44 bhp (32 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 39.7 lb-ft (53.9 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda SLR 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder.
The 1997 Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 244.4 bhp per ton and 221.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 SLR 650 competing with the 2021 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder [269.4 bhp\ton] and the 2020 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder [269.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda SLR 650 generating around 221.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1975 Suzuki GT 750 M [246.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [245.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.5 secs, this makes the Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 (15.1 secs) and the 2023 Honda NSS 750 Forza (15.1 secs). This Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1997 Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder and the 1982 Suzuki GN 125 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Suzuki GN 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1997 Honda NX 125 Transcity (0 secs).
The 1997 version of the Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 SLR 650 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Honda SLR 650 Single Cylinder then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 (96 mph).
Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt
Engine Capacity: 942 cc
Top Speed: 106 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.0 secs @ 0 mph
