Honda XL 350 (1976-78)

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The Honda XL 350 was a motorcycle model produced between 1976-78. Its engine was a four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC with a capacity of 348cc and a bore x stroke of 79 x 71mm. The cooling system was air-cooled and the compression ratio was 8.5:1. The bike had a 1 x 34mm Keihin induction system and magneto ignition with starting being kick-only. Maximum power output was 22.4 hp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque being 17 lb-ft at 3000 rpm. The transmission had five speeds with chain final drive. Suspension consisted of leading axle coil spring forks in the front and a swing arm with dual dampers in the rear. Brakes were 155mm drum in the front and 140mm drum in the rear. Tyres were 3.00 – 21 in the front and 4.00 -18 in the back with the wheelbase measuring 1397mm / 55in. Seat height was 864mm / 34in with ground clearance at 236mm / 9.2in. The wet weight of the bike was 150kg / 331lbs with fuel capacity at 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 350

Year: 1976-78


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Capacity: 348
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 1 x 34mm Keihin
Ignition: Magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 22.4 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 17 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Leading axle coil spring forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm; dual dampers.
Front Brakes: 155mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 – 21
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18
Wheelbase: 1397 mm / 55 in
Seat Height: 864 mm / 34 in
Ground Clearance: 236 mm / 9.2 in
Wet Weight: 150 kg / 331 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal

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