The Honda XL 600 R (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 589 cc (35.94 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 146 kg (321.9 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda XL 600 R (reduced effect) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Honda models.
About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.
589 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.
146 kg — heavier than about 33% of Honda models, or lighter than about 67%.
12 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 5.10-17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.185 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 184.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 45.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 589 cc (35.94 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 75 mm (3.9 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 5.10-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 146 kg (321.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.