Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1987, the Honda XL 600 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 321.9 lb (146 kg).
Honda XL 600 R weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 600 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 600 R is heavier than about 65.7% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL 600 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 321.9 lb (146 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 589 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.32 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 600 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 321.9 lb (146 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda XL 600 R heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 66th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda XL 600 R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1983-1987 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda XL 600 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 501.9 lb (227.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda XL 600 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 83rd percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Honda XL 600 R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.83 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda XL 600 R compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 28.7 lb (13 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda XL 600 R feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.