Honda Off-road Fun

Take our word for it: The quiet exhaust from an x50r is nothing compared to the ear-wrenching thump-thump that pours out of their personal stereo headphones. The little Zee-fifty, with its low seat and automatic clutch, has been a favorite for introducing youngsters to the world of off-road fun for nearly three decades.

New for 1997, Honda's xr70r is a pocket-sized ticket to off-road fun. Perfect for the entry-level off-road rider, the xr70r's wide-ratio three-speed transmission and automatic clutch make it easy to operate, and versatile too.

When they're ready for something bigger, the xr80r is set up just like one of our championship-winning XR's, but with smaller wheels and a 28-inch seat height to suit young inseams.

Or take a look at the xr100r. Big enough for large kids and even for smaller adults, it's also just about the ultimate first-time motorcycle. And we can guarantee that young riders won't outgrow this bike soon.

Finally, we come to our xr200r. A great choice for recreational riders, it's got the ground clearance, full-sized wheels, and riding position that fit a standard-issue Homo sapien, and a low 33.5-inch seat height, too!

Specifications XR200R XR100R XR80R XR70R Z50R
engine 195cc single-cylinder four-stroke 99cc single-cylinder four-stroke 80cc single-cylinder four-stroke 72cc single-cylinder four-stroke 49cc single-cylinder four-stroke

transmission 6 speed 5 speed 5 speed 3 speed with automatic clutch 3 speed with automatic clutch

front suspension 36mm leading-axle fork;
8.2-inch travel 27mm leading-axle fork;
5.0-inch travel 27mm leading-axle fork;
5.0-inch travel 27mm telescopic fork;
3.9-inch travel 22mm telescopic fork;
2.4-inch travel

rear suspension Pro-Link single-shock;
8.3-inch travel Pro-Link single-shock;
4.7-inch travel Pro-Link single-shock;
4.3-inch travel Single hydraulic shock;
3.7-inch travel Dual hydraulic shocks;
2.4-inch travel

ground clearance 10.9 inches 10.4 inches 8.3 inches 6.5 inches 6.1 inches

seat height 33.5 inches 30.3 inches 28.5 inches 25.6 inches 22.6 inches

wheelbase 53.5 inches 49.4 inches 47.0 inches 41.5 inches 35.2 inches

dry weight 222.7 pounds 149.9 pounds 141.1 pounds 125.7 pounds 109.1 pounds

fuel capacity 2.4 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve 1.7 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve 1.7 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve 1.6 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve 1.1 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve

Specifications	XR200R	XR100R	XR80R	XR70R	Z50R
engine	195cc single-cylinder four-stroke	99cc single-cylinder four-stroke	80cc single-cylinder four-stroke	72cc single-cylinder four-stroke	49cc single-cylinder four-stroke
transmission	6 speed	5 speed	5 speed	3 speed with automatic clutch	3 speed with automatic clutch
front suspension	36mm leading-axle fork; 8.2-inch travel	27mm leading-axle fork; 5.0-inch travel	27mm leading-axle fork; 5.0-inch travel	27mm telescopic fork; 3.9-inch travel	22mm telescopic fork; 2.4-inch travel
rear suspension	Pro-Link single-shock; 8.3-inch travel	Pro-Link single-shock; 4.7-inch travel	Pro-Link single-shock; 4.3-inch travel	Single hydraulic shock; 3.7-inch travel	Dual hydraulic shocks; 2.4-inch travel
ground clearance	10.9 inches	10.4 inches	8.3 inches	6.5 inches	6.1 inches
seat height	33.5 inches	30.3 inches	28.5 inches	25.6 inches	22.6 inches
wheelbase	53.5 inches	49.4 inches	47.0 inches	41.5 inches	35.2 inches
dry weight	222.7 pounds	149.9 pounds	141.1 pounds	125.7 pounds	109.1 pounds
fuel capacity	2.4 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve	1.7 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve	1.7 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve	1.6 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve	1.1 gallons, including 0.2-gallon reserve