Honda XL175 (1973-75)

The Honda XL175 was a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle manufactured between 1973 and 1975. Its engine had a capacity of 175cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle had a double-cradle frame and was equipped with a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The XL175 also had air-cooled cooling and a wet wimp lubrication system, along with a single 24mm Keihin induction and a magneto ignition starting system. The motorcycle had a maximum power and torque output, which is not specified in the provided content. The bike had Showa air-assisted forks which provided a 200mm wheel travel along with Showa Pro-Link shocks that offered a 165mm wheel travel. Additionally, the motorcycle had 110mm drum brakes on both the front and the rear wheels, and its tyres had dimensions of 2.75-21 for the front and 4.10-18 for the rear. The wheelbase of the motorcycle was 1366.5mm, and its ground clearance was 210mm. The dry weight of the bike was 110kg, and its fuel capacity was seven litres, or 1.8 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 175

Year: 1973 – 75
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: Magneto
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