The Honda XR 70 R motorcycle specifications include a 72 cc (4.39 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 58 kg (127.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XR 70 R 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 87% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 5th percentile across Honda models.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 4th percentile across Honda models.
About 50% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 16th 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.
72 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Honda models.
655 mm — taller than about 4% of Honda models.
6.8 L — larger than about 16% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,565
2,078
25% below average.
694
827
16% below average.
1,067
1,431
25% below average.
655
780
16% below average.
163
184
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.50-14 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.00-12 |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Chain size | 420 |
| Chain links | 86 |
| Sprocket sizes | 15/36 (front/rear) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 72 cc (4.39 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 47.0 x 41.4 mm (1.9 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 13mm |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Chain size | 420 |
| Chain links | 86 |
| Sprockets | 15/36 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Trail | 70 mm (2.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.50-14 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 58 kg (127.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 655 mm (25.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,565 mm (61.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 694 mm (27.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,067 mm (42.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm (6.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 6.80 L (1.80 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.40 L (0.37 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 67.6 km/h (42.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0948 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
|---|
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.