The Honda XR 650 R motorcycle dimensions for 2001-2007 is wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm) to 58.5 in (1,485 mm), seat height 36.8 in (935 mm), and the ground clearance is 12 in (305 mm).
Honda XR 650 R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 36.8 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
20.6%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 3.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 33.4 in (848 mm) | 3.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (305 mm) | 10 in (253 mm) | 2 in above median |
Honda XR 650 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | — | — | — | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| 2004 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| 2007 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
Honda XR 650 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda XR 650 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 36.8 in (935 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.4 in above the category median.
Does the Honda XR 650 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Honda XR 650 R a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 3.2 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Honda XR 650 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12 in (305 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 2 in above the category median.
Did the Honda XR 650 R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 58.5 in (1,485 mm) in 2001 to 58.3 in (1,481 mm) in 2002-2007, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda XR 650 R?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 36.8 in (935 mm), and ground clearance 12 in (305 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 20.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.