Honda XR™ 650L vs Honda NX 650 Dominator (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR™ 650LHonda NX 650 Dominator
Model year20252003
Price
Engine644 cc644 cc
Horsepower41 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight157 kg167 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® TW-301: 3.00-21 51S / Bridgestone® TW-52: 4.60-18 63S90/90-21 / 120/90-17

Honda XR™ 650L vs Honda NX 650 Dominator — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR™ 650L and the Honda NX 650 Dominator usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR™ 650L brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Honda NX 650 Dominator counters with 41 hp at 167 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: