Honda XL175 (1976-78)

The Honda XL 175 is a motorcycle that was produced from 1976-78. It features a four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve engine with a capacity of 175cc. The bike’s compression ratio is 9.2:1 and it has a wet wimp lubrication system. The XL 175 has a single 24mm Keihin induction and CDI ignition, and is started via a kick. The bike has a maximum power of and torque. The transmission is a 5-speed and the final drive is chain-driven. The XL 175 has a double cradle frame, 38mm Showa air assisted forks for the front suspension, and Showa Pro-Link shocks with 165mm wheel travel for the rear suspension. Braking is handled by 110mm drum brakes for both front and rear. The front tire is 2.75-21 and the rear is 4.10-18, and the XL 175 has a wheelbase of 1366.5 mm / 53.5 in and ground clearance of 210 mm / 8.3 in. The bike has a dry weight of 110 kg / 242 lbs and fuel capacity of 7 litres / 1.8 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 175

Year: 1976 – 78


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 175 cc / 10.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet wimp
Induction: Single 24mm Keihin
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power:
Max Torque:
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: 38mm Showa air assisted forks, 200mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension: Showa Pro-Link shocks, 165mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: 110mm drum
Rear Brakes: 110mm drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-21
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Wheelbase: 1366.5 mm / 53.5 in
Ground Clearance: 210 nn . 8.3 in
Dry Weight: 110 kg / 242 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal

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