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Honda XR 600 R - [1994]
This edition of the Honda XR 600 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1994. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Honda XR 600 has a 591cc 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 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1994 XR 600 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 600's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 146 kgs (321 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 600 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.
The 1994 Honda XR 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 591cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 46 bhp (34 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 38.2 lb-ft (51.7 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Suzuki XN 85 D Turbo has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1994 Honda XR 600 R.
The 1994 Honda XR 600 R has a Power to weight ratio of 315.0 bhp per ton and 261.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1994 XR 600 competing with the 1984 Suzuki XN 85 D Turbo [340.0 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Suzuki XN 85 D Turbo [340.0 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 XR 600 generating around 261.6 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 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer [286.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer [286.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.0 secs, this makes the Honda XR 600 R similar in acceleration to the 2007 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs) and the 2004 Honda VTX 1800 C (11.7 secs). This Honda XR 600 R 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 1994 Honda XR 600 R and the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja
When talking about the performance of the 1994 Honda XR 600 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.6 secs @ 84 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja (14.6 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R (14.6 secs).
The 1994 version of the Honda XR 600 R has a maximum speed of 89mph.
Top Speed of the 1994 XR 600 equals the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1994 Honda XR 600 R then how about a 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (100 mph) and the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Cafe (100 mph).
