Description
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Affectionately known as the King of Baja, the XR650R was a totally new bike compared to its XR600 predecessor. An innovative 649-cc, liquid-cooled lightweight SOHC engine weighing in at only 88 pounds was seamlessly mated to an aluminum box frame, 40mm carbs, and five-speed transmission.
Built to challenge Kawasaki’s long-standing desert racing success with the KX500, the big XR was specialized, capable, and most importantly, reliable. Kawi dropped out of Baja by the time that the 650R made its debut in the 1999 Baja 1000, but Honda won easily (and kept doing so). Dubbed the “Big Red Pig,” the Honda XR650R has gleaned a cult-like following among Honda fans and remains to this day one of the most outstanding open class enduro bikes on the market – for those of you that aren’t scared of a kickstarter.
Manufactured in November of 2000, this example is VIN: JH2RE01221K200173. The seller purchased this example 1 year ago from a private party.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown. The seller states they have put approximately 50 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, the oil has been changed, the spark plug has been replaced, the carburetor has been cleaned, and the rear shock was rebuilt.
Modifications:
Koubalink lowering dog bone.
Oversized gas tank.
Seat Concepts custom seat.
Pro Taper bars and grips.
Shock Sox.
Acerbis Bark Busters.
Big Gun EVO R Exhaust.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Tusk tires with date codes of 2022 and 2619.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Universal City, Texas, this Honda is offered on a clean Oklahoma title. Have any XR650R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
