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Honda XR 650 R - [2004]
This edition of the Honda XR 650 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda XR 650 has a 644cc Liquid 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 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2004 XR 650 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 650's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 144 kgs (317 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 650 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Honda XR 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 644cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 61.2 bhp (45 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Kawasaki ZX 900 Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Honda XR 650 R.
The 2004 Honda XR 650 R has a Power to weight ratio of 425.0 bhp per ton and 327.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 XR 650 competing with the 1986 Kawasaki ZX 900 Ninja [447.4 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 900 R Ninja [447.4 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 XR 650 generating around 327.7 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 2010 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S [352.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Yamaha Star Raider 1900 [352.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.9 secs, this makes the Honda XR 650 R similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom DE (8.7 secs) and the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F (8.7 secs). This Honda XR 650 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 2004 Honda XR 650 R and the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Honda XR 650 R 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 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF (0 secs) and the 1982 Suzuki SP 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2004 version of the Honda XR 650 R has a maximum speed of 89mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 XR 650 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 2004 Honda XR 650 R then how about a 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (100 mph) and the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Cafe (100 mph).
