Match the Exact Honda XR Model and Suffix
An XR displacement number does not establish interchangeability. XR250 products can be tagged for XR250, XR250R or XR250L applications, but the XR250R off-road motorcycle and the street-legal XR250L dual-sport are different platforms. Engine, electrical, brake, suspension, lighting and chassis details can vary by model and year. The same care is required when comparing XR200 and XR200R applications or early XR100 motorcycles with later XR100R models.
The XR650 family has an especially important distinction. The XR650L is an air-cooled dual-sport, while the XR650R is a liquid-cooled off-road motorcycle built around a different engine and chassis. Their parts should not be treated as interchangeable. XR500R and XR600R applications also span production changes, so confirm the complete model code and year even when a component looks similar.