Honda XR 650 R vs Aprilia Moto 6.5 (2007)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 650 Rstacks up against the Aprilia Moto 6.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda XR 650 R | Aprilia Moto 6.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2002 |
| Price | $6,349 | — |
| Engine | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Weight | 126 kg | 150 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 80/100-21 / 110/90-18 | 100/90-18 / 130/90-17 |
Honda XR 650 R vs Aprilia Moto 6.5 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda XR 650 R and the Aprilia Moto 6.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 650 R brings its published horsepower in a 126 kg package, while the Aprilia Moto 6.5 counters with its own power figure at 150 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:

