Honda XR650R Parts, Service, and Repair » XR650R Dual Sport Setup

Honda XR650R Gearing Calculator – What Gearing to Use!

Evan Fell — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:10:40 +0000

Selecting the proper final drive ratio for the XR650R is important for optimum performance and comfort on your selected terrain. The stock gearing is a 14 tooth on the front sprocket and a 48 tooth on the rear sprocket.
Many owners dual sporting their bike will run a 15 tooth front sprocket and will drop a tooth or two on the front. Riders doing mostly tight technical trail work will drop to a 13 tooth front sprocket and possibly go up a tooth or two on the rear.

The stock ratio of 14/48 is pretty versatile.

A one tooth adjustment on the front sprocket is equivalent to approximately 3 teeth on the rear. So 14/48 gearing is roughly the same as 15/51.

If you would like to calculate the optimum gearing for your bike based on your average and max speeds you can use this Honda XR650R Gearing Calculator. It is an Excel spreadsheet (*.xls) file and will require Microsoft Excel to open. If you do not have Excel then use Open Office – it is a free download (and better in my opinion).

I have preset all the inputs for transmission gearing, chain size, RPMS, and swingarm lengths. Just change out the 14/48 combo for other values and watch the speed calculations change.

Note: Changing to a 15 tooth countershaft sprocket on the XR650R will require your XR650R to have a Case Saver that fits.

LED Taillight Conversion

Evan Fell — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:24:06 +0000

Wheeling Cycle Supplies sells an awesome LED brake light that fits right into the stock XR650R taillight housing.

Personally I think these are a great unit and I plan to buy one. Here are a couple photos of the installed LED light on the XR650R.

Wiring a Dual Sport Kit

Evan Fell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:36:47 +0000

Here are a couple wiring diagrams that are useful in your conversion.

This is a stock United States wiring diagram for the Honda XR650R.

And here is a diagram of a fully dual sported bike with using an upgraded 200w stator. Keep in mind that running an upgraded stator is NOT necessary for a basic conversion. Personally I have the Baja Designs dual sport kit on my bike, running with the stock stator, and it works quite well.

This diagram should be used as a guide. It was put together by someone on the ADV forums but I can’t remember exactly who. I’ll happily give credit if you know!

Dual Sport Kit Suppliers

Evan Fell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:29:42 +0000

Dual sport kits are easy to come by these days. I’d just assume make my own, and would suggest anyone on a budget do the same – but if you are looking to buy a complete kit here are a few places you can get them.

http://www.bajadesigns.com/

http://www.electrosport.com/

http://www.doctorenduro.com/