Honda XL185S (1981-83)

The Honda XL 185S was a motorcycle produced between 1981 and 1983. It had a four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve engine with a capacity of 180 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. It was air cooled and had a single 24mm Keihin carburetor for induction. The ignition was CDI and starting was done by kick. The maximum power output of the bike was 16 hp at 8000 rpm and the maximum torque was 13.6 Nm at 6500 rpm. The transmission was a 5 speed and the final drive was by chain. The frame was a semi double cradle and the front suspension was 38mm Showa air assisted forks with a front wheel travel of 200 mm. The rear suspension was Showa Pro-Link shocks with a rear wheel travel of 165 mm. The front and rear brakes were both 110mm drums. The tire sizes were 2.75-21 for the front and 4.10-18 for the rear. The dry weight of the bike was 110 kg and its fuel capacity was 7 litres. Its average fuel consumption was 20.3 km/lit with a top speed of 138 km/h or 85.7 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 185S

Year: 1981 – 83

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve

Capacity: 180 cc / 10.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 63.0 x 57.8 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Single 24mm Keihin carburetor

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 16 hp / 11.7 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Semi double cradle

Front Suspension: 38mm Showa air assisted forks

Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 om

Rear Suspension: Showa Pro-Link shocks

Rear Wheel Travel: 165 mm /7.2 in

Front Brakes: 110mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 110mm Drum

Front Tyre: 2.75-21

Rear Tyre: 4.10-18

Dry Weight: 110 kg / 242.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal

Consumption Average: 20.3 km/lit

Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 17.5 sec

Top Speed: 138 km/h / 85.7 mph