Honda XL 600V (1988)

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The Honda XL 600V Naked was a motorcycle produced in 1988. It had a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 583cc V-Twin engine with a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and 3 valves per cylinder. The bike had a top speed of 55 hp and 52.6 Nm of torque. It was equipped with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was a single downtube with a double loop cradle of rectangular section. The front suspension featured 41mm telescopic hydraulic forks and the rear had a pro-link monoshock. The bike was stopped by a single 276mm front disc and a 130mm rear drum brake. The front and rear tyres were 90/90-21 54S and 130/80-17 64S, respectively. The dimensions of the bike were 2260mm in length, 865mm in width and 905mm in height. Its seat height was 850mm and the ground clearance was 225mm. It weighed 18 litres and had a fuel capacity of 4.7 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600V Naked

Year: 1988


Engine: Four stroke. 52oV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75.0 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV
Ignition: Electronic
Electrical: Electronical double CD-I ingnition; 12Vdc; 12V/12Ah battery; AC-generator; electrical starter; electronic safegard on side stand
Generator: 0.310 kW / 5000 rpm
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st: 2.571 2nd: 1.777 3rd: 1.380 4th: 1.125 5th: 0.961

Frame: Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section.
Front Suspension: 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 187 mm / 7.4 in
Front Brakes: Single 276 mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17 64S
Dimensions: Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Height 905 mm / 35.6 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance: 225 mm / 8.9 in
Dry Weight:
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

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