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the beginning.
HONDACARE PROTECTION PLAN Your new Honda XR650R already
has a great warranty, and the best way to extend virtually all of PRO HONDA OILS AND CHEMICALS
that coverage is through the HondaCare Protection Plan.®** And, When it’s time for service, why use
because Honda stands behind it, you know it’s the best available. anything but Pro Honda™ oils and
There’s absolutely no deductible, it’s an unlimited-mileage pro- chemicals and Genuine Honda Parts
gram, and it’s fully transferable at no charge. When you own a in your new XR650R? Engine oil,
Honda, “Protection under our wing” is definitely the way to go. chain lube, polishes, waxes and
cleaners, they’re all designed to meet
HONDA RIDER’S CLUB OF AMERICA When you ride your new Honda’s strict engineering standards, and to help keep your new
XR650R, you’re never riding alone. That’s because we’ll sign you up XR650R looking and running as good as new for as long as you own it.
as a member in the Honda Rider’s Club of America.™† Open to all
Honda owners, it’s got to be the greatest deal in motorcycling. The HONDA GENUINE ACCESSORIES Motorcyclists love to tinker. So if
benefits alone make it a bargain, and you’ll meet some great you’re looking for that special part to make your bike unique, make
friends too. Just call 1-800-847-HRCA. And while you’re at it, sure you check out our selection of Honda Genuine Accessories.
be sure to ask your Honda Dealer about going to the Honda Hoot ™ Bolt-ons and more that enhance your bike’s looks and versatility,
in Asheville, North they’re designed to work right, fit right and look right.
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the easiest way to get the long green for your new XR650R is
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How many miles to La Paz? Riding a new XR650R, Johnny Campbell shows the form that has taken him to two Baja 500 and three Baja 1000 wins.
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More than just king of the desert: All hail the

new king of the off-road world.
Specifications XR650R

Engine 649cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

XR650R Wide open down a desert road. Climbing up and over a Bore and stroke 100.0 x 82.6mm

13,000-foot mountain pass. Launching off gnarly, mud-covered tree Transmission Five-speed
roots or threading through a birch-lined section at an enduro-win- Ignition Solid-state CD with electronic advance
ning pace. For 20 years, Honda’s legendary XR ™500R and XR600R Final drive O-ring sealed chain, 14T/48T
have ruled the off-road world—bikes that have done it all, from
Front suspension 46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with
taking the checkers in Baja to carrying Scott Summers to nine compression- and rebound-damping adjustability;
national championships. And now there’s a new heir to the throne— 11.2-inch travel
a machine that’s been designed from the ground up to be the best
open-class off-road bike on the planet: the all-new Honda XR650R.
Woods bike? Rear suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload,
compression- and rebound-damping adjustability;
12.1-inch travel
At Honda, we’ve been building aluminum-framed roadrace bikes
and street machines for years. We rocked the world when we
Desert sled? Front tire 80/100-21

debuted the first production aluminum-framed motocross bike—

our CR ®250R—in 1997. And now it’s time to take all that knowl-
The experts speak. Rear tire
Front brake
110/100-18

Single-disc with twin-piston caliper

edge and bring it to our XR line. The all-aluminum, single-back- One rides wide-open in Baja, while the other threads through Rear brake Single-disc with single-piston caliper
bone design is both rigid and narrow, and strong enough to take tight trees and roosts through gnarly muck, but Honda’s Johnny
Ground clearance 12.0 inches
the pounding Baja can deliver. A single downtube branches out Campbell and Scott Summers have two things in common. First,
Seat height 36.8 inches
into a full-cradle design below, a removable subframe eases serv- they’re both champions: Campbell has won the Baja 500 twice
icing, and the frame’s downtube acts as the engine’s oil tank. and Baja 1000 three times, and Summers has nine National Wheelbase 58.3 inches
Championships in Hare Scrambles and the Grand National Cross Dry weight 277.0 pounds
Ah, yes, and then there’s the engine. All-new. Liquid-cooled. An
Country series. And second, they’ve scored Fuel capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.5-gallon reserve
overhead-cam design featuring a four-valve head, the cylinder
all these victories on big-bore Honda XRs.
uses a Nikasil® lining, just like our CRs, for light weight and better
heat transfer. The clutch is a quick-access design, again like our Why do they like the new XR650R? Why not
motocross bikes. By separating the crankshaft and generator rotor let them tell you. Johnny Campbell: “First, I
from the engine oil in a dry-sump design, we eliminate internal like the power character and torque of the
windage losses for maximum power output that let the engine rev long-stroke motor. And it’s not an explosive
quicker. A gear-driven counterbalancer ensures engine smoothness, hit of horsepower. That helps in low-traction
dual radiators keep things cool, and two compression releases— situations like over rocks and on loose sur-
Johnny Campbell faces, even at high speeds. The slim profile
one automatic and one manual—make starting a snap.
XR650R
feels lighter, more like a real racebike. And because the bike is
Suspension? There’s an all-new 46mm Kayaba ™ cartridge fork up
more precise, it’s less fatiguing to ride.”
front, adjustable for both compression and rebound damping. Out WHAT’S IN A NAME? When you choose a new Honda XR650R, you’ve
back there’s our Pro-Link ® system along with a fully adjustable Scott Summers: “The biggest improvements for me are in the done more than just pick a great way to enjoy life on two wheels.
Kayaba shock. The swingarm pivot does double-duty as the rear overall strength and design of the new bike. Even though it feels You’ve become a member of the Honda family. And that means
engine mount, solidly tying the frame, engine and swingarm together. lighter, it’s stronger just about everywhere you look—footpegs, your fun is just beginning. On the next page you’ll find some of
spokes, axles. We used to have to do a the programs available to you as a Honda owner, each one
Does it work? Ask Honda’s Johnny Campbell. Only a few weeks
lot of race prep, but the new 650 is really designed to help you enjoy your new Honda as much as possible.
after its introduction, he took an XR650R for a little ride down south
ready to race right out of the box. And Just ask your Honda Dealer for more details on any of these
of the border. The result:
the engine does a great job of making programs. And welcome to the Honda family—we look forward
First Place in the to riding with you.
Mechanical Features Baja 1000, right out
the kind of power you can use, not just
a high peak-power number. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. Riding a motorcycle is an exercise in
of the box. Like the
The XR650R’s engine is the most sophisticated
man says, it “The new aluminum frame is a big responsibility—to yourself, to others, to the environment and to
four-stroke we’ve ever produced for off-road
just doesn’t improvement too, especially in the sand the sport. So remember, wear a helmet, eye protection and pro-
use. A four-valve head, chain-driven overhead Scott Summers tective clothing whenever you ride. Never ride under the influ-
get any better whoops. A stiff structure really helps
cam with an automatic adjuster, Nikasil-lined ence of drugs or alcohol, and inspect your motorcycle before
than this. there; if a bike’s too flexible, the chassis winds up and the bike
cylinder, dry-sump crankcase and a gear-driven riding. Read your owner’s manual, and see your local Honda
wants to swap ends. Because the XR650R combines the
counterbalancer all fit into a liquid-cooled 88- Dealer concerning reimbursement through the Honda Rider’s
swingarm pivot with the rear engine mount and runs the pivot
pound package designed for awesome power. Club of America for Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider training.*
through the frame sideplates, the structure is really solid.”
Always obey local laws, use common sense, and respect the rights
When you’re wide-open in Baja, your bike Specifications, programs and availability subject to change without notice. See your Honda
of others when you ride. Always obtain written permission before
better handle. The new XR650R combines the Dealer for details on all programs. *Maximum reimbursement $75. **The HondaCare
riding on private land, and remember, Honda’s XR650R is
swingarm pivot and rear engine mount, tying Protection Plan is administered by the American Honda Service Contract Corporation in the
state of Florida. †One-year complimentary membership for new, unregistered motorcycles
designed exclusively for off-road operator-only use.
engine, swingarm and frame together in one
purchased from participating dealers. ††Financing available on approved credit.
unified structure. The result: lighter weight, Whenever you ride off-road, make sure you follow all the
California versions may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. XR,™ CR,® Pro-Link,®
but even more important superb handling. “TREAD LIGHTLY” guidelines, and always stay on established
HondaCare,® HondaCare Protection Plan,® Honda Rider’s Club of America,™ Honda Hoot,™
Desert, mountains, woods and anywhere in between, Honda’s trails in approved riding areas. Keep your riding areas clean, and
HRCA™ and Pro Honda™ are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Nikasil is a registered
new XR650R is designed to dominate in competition, and to
trademark of Mahle Gesellscaft. Kayaba is a trademark of Kayaba Industry Co. ©2000 never modify your motorcycle’s silencer, spark arrestor or
be the best open-class dirt bike you’ve ever owned.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (1/00) Printed in the U.S.A. A1237 exhaust system.