Honda XL 600 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL 600 R motorcycle specifications include a 589 cc (35.94 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 146 kg (321.9 lb).

Key specifications

1983-1987Model years
589 ccDisplacement
146 kgWet weight
12 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19831984198519861987

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1983 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda XL 600 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.

Displacement589 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight146 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 26% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement58th

589 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.

Wet weight33rd

146 kg — heavier than about 33% of Honda models, or lighter than about 67%.

Fuel capacity43rd

12 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 589 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 5.10-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 5.10-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 589 cc (35.94 cu in)
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 5.10-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 146 kg (321.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 151.0 km/h (93.8 mph)

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.