Aprilia Moto 6.5 vs Honda XR 650 (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Moto 6.5stacks up against the Honda XR 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Moto 6.5Honda XR 650
Model year20022000
Price
Engine649 cc649 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Torque67 Nm
Weight150 kg122 kg
Seat height32 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 130/90-17

Aprilia Moto 6.5 vs Honda XR 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Moto 6.5 and the Honda XR 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Moto 6.5 brings its published horsepower in a 150 kg package, while the Honda XR 650 counters with 61 hp at 122 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: