Did you know the optimal weight for a rider with his gear and luggage on the stock shock is only 178 lbs? The sag in the rear is supposed to be 90 to 100 mm, but with the soft 10.5 kg/mm spring rate, it is often hard to achieve.
 
The White Rim shock from Cogent Dynamics is one of the best upgrades you can throw at your Honda XR650L.
 
This is the lowered build option, dropping the seat height by approximately 1.5". It's a game-changer for the height-challenged among us trying to tame the tall red pig.
 
Built as a complete, ready-to-install replacement, it completely transforms the rear end of the bike—delivering real performance off-road, greater comfort on-road, and the kind of consistent control you need when fully loaded for travel. If your stock shock is bottoming out, packing up, or just plain tired, this is the fix.
 
Designed and hand-built in North Carolina by the suspension experts at Cogent Dynamics, the White Rim features high-quality internals, carefully tuned valving, and a fully serviceable design for long-term reliability. It's not a reworked stock shock—it's a purpose-built performance unit made specifically for the XR650L.
 
You get rebound damping adjustability, a nitrogen-charged internal reservoir, and your choice of two spring rates: Everything is dialed to work with the geometry and character of the XR650L!
 
Spring recommendations:
Standard with a 10.7 kg/mm spring rate: ideal for solo riders and lighter setups that just need a little extra.
Heavy Duty 12.5 kg/mm spring rate: for riders carrying luggage, extra fuel, or just more heft overall.
 
Installation is plug-and-play—no mods, no core exchange, just bolt it in, set your sag, and ride.
 
Whether you're doing multi-day backcountry missions or hammering out day rides, this shock delivers the support, control, and plushness the XR should’ve had from the factory.
 
Note: Spring colour may vary depending on availability. Most shocks come equipped with the red Eibach spring shown in the photos. If colour is important to you, feel free to contact us to confirm what’s currently in stock.