Organizing all the essential Honda XR650R information!
XR650R Oversize Front Brake – EBC – QTM – Brake King
Upgrading the stock front rotor to an oversize unit is a great upgrade for the XR650R. It provides improved stopping power and improved feel at the lever. This upgrade is great in particular for bikes running street duty, or bikes that are carrying extra gear or *ahem* a heavy rider.
There are three options.
1.) EBC Oversize Front Brake Rotor Kit
Most popular is the EBC Oversize Front Rotor. These are 280mm rotors and can be purchased with the caliper mount for under $150.
2.) QTM Oversize Front Brake Rotor Kit.
The QTM unit is 270mm and comes with powder coated caliper mount and rotor mount. They are around $150 if you can still find them.
3.) Brake King Oversize Front Brake Rotor Kit
The Brake King kit is also 270mm and is about double the price of the other units, but very high quality. It comes with a light weight wavy rotor.
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ROX Risers on the Honda XR650R
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
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about 1 year ago - No comments
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about 1 year ago - 1 comment
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about 1 year ago - No comments
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SRC High Pressure Radiator Cap for the XR650R
about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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Improved Timing curves
Higher Rev Limit
Overrides for full performance at all times (who knows what that means)
Increased Spark Energy
Improved Throttle Response
Easier Starting
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about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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about 2 years ago - No comments
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about 2 years ago - No comments
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about 11 months ago
Hi, which kit would you go with? I see precision concepts still carries the qtm, but at a higher price around $270, I think? Have you heard anything good about the Braking replacement calipers?
Thanks,
George
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