Honda XR650L vs Suzuki DR650S: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda XR650L (1993-present) and the Suzuki DR650S (1996-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda XR650L 34.1 hp, Suzuki DR650S 35.1 hp.
- Torque: Honda XR650L 42.6 Nm, Suzuki DR650S 43.7 Nm.
- Weight: Honda XR650L 157 kg, Suzuki DR650S 166 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda XR650L (1993-present)34.1
- Suzuki DR650S (1996-present)35.1 (best)
Torque Nm
- Honda XR650L (1993-present)42.6
- Suzuki DR650S (1996-present)43.7 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda XR650L (1993-present)157 (best)
- Suzuki DR650S (1996-present)166
Full specs
| Specification |  1993-present Remove |  1996-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 1993-present | 1996-present |
| Engine | 644cc air-cooled SOHC 4-valve RFVC single, dry-sump, 8.3:1 compression, 42.5mm CV carburetor | 644cc air/oil-cooled SOHC single, 4 valves, 9.5:1 compression, 40mm Mikuni BST40 carburetor |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 644 cc | 644 cc |
| Power | 34.1 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 35.1 hp @ 6,200 rpmBest |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm @ 5,300 rpm | 43.7 Nm @ 4,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, chain final drive | 5-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 157 kg (wet)Best | 166 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 940 mm | 885 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10.6 L | 13 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping; 11.6 in (294.6 mm) travel | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped; 260mm (10.2in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock (46mm) with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 11.0 in (279.4 mm) travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload; 260mm (10.2in) travel |
| Brake system | Conventional non-ABS hydraulic disc brakes front and rear | Non-ABS; single hydraulic disc front (290mm) and rear (240mm) |
| Front brake | 256mm (10.1 in) hydraulic disc, twin-piston caliper | Single 290mm (11.4in) floating disc, two-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 220mm (8.7 in) hydraulic disc, single-piston caliper | Single 240mm (9.4in) disc, two-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 51S (Bridgestone TW-301) | 90/90-21 M/C 54S, tube type |
| Rear tire | 4.60-18 63S (Bridgestone TW-52) | 120/90-17 M/C 64S, tube type |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 4,399 (US)Best | USD 5,199 (US) |