Honda XR 50 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XR 50 R motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 47.2 kg (104.1 lb).

Key specifications

2002-2003Model years
49 ccDisplacement
47.2 kgDry weight
551 mmSeat height
3.6 LFuel tank
914 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
200347 kg (103.6 lb)
Front brakes
2003Expanding brake (drum brake)
Gearbox
20035-speed
Rear brakes
2003Expanding brake (drum brake)
Fuel capacity
20033.00 L (0.79 US gal)
Seat height
2003550 mm (21.7 inches)

How the Honda XR 50 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.

Displacement49 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 91% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height551 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 1st percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity3.6 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 73% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 2nd 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.

Displacement3rd

49 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Honda models.

Seat height1st

551 mm — taller than about 1% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity2nd

3.6 L — larger than about 2% 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.

Wheelbase914 mm
This bike

914

Honda avg

1,431

36% below average.

Seat height551 mm
This bike

551

Honda avg

780

29% below average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

Honda avg

184

18% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 49 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 914 mmSeat 551 mmClearance 150 mm
3-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 0.94:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Bore × stroke 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 3-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 71 mm (2.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 47.2 kg (104.1 lb)
Seat height 551 mm (21.7 inches)
Wheelbase 914 mm (36.0 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 3.60 L (0.95 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 0.90 L (0.24 US gal)

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.