Honda XR 650 vs Jawa-CZ 650 Dakar (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 650Jawa-CZ 650 Dakar
Model year20002009
Price
Engine649 cc652 cc
Horsepower61 hp47 hp
Torque67 Nm57 Nm
Weight122 kg195 kg
Seat height37 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/90-19 / 140/80-17

Honda XR 650 vs Jawa-CZ 650 Dakar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 650 and the Jawa-CZ 650 Dakar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 650 brings 61 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Jawa-CZ 650 Dakar counters with 47 hp at 195 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: