Honda XR 650 R vs Borile B651 Scrambler (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 650 Rstacks up against the Borile B651 Scrambler. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 650 RBorile B651 Scrambler
Model year20072005
Price$6,349
Engine649 cc652 cc
Weight126 kg142 kg
Seat height37 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-18

Honda XR 650 R vs Borile B651 Scrambler — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 650 R and the Borile B651 Scrambler 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 Borile B651 Scrambler counters with its own power figure at 142 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: