Honda XL500S (1980)

The Honda XL 500S is a motorcycle model from the year 1980. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 497cc and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. The ignition is CDI, and the bike is started with a kick. The maximum power output is 32 horsepower at 6500 RPM, and the maximum torque is 3.8 kgf-m at 5000 RPM. The transmission is five-speed, with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension has Leading axle coil spring forks, and the rear swing-arm has two dampers adjustable for preload. The front brakes are 140mm drum, while the rear brakes are 130mm drum. The bike has 3.00-23 front and 4.60-18 rear tires on a wheelbase of 1420 mm/55.9 in, and the seat height is 879 mm/34.6 in. The bike’s dry weight is 135 kg/297 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 9.8 litres/2.6 gal. With a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.0 seconds/135.5 km/h and a top speed of 146.5 km/h, the Honda XL 500S is a classic motorcycle model that is popular among vintage bike enthusiasts.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 500S

Year: 1980

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 89 x 80 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.6:1

Induction: Single 32mm keihin CV

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 32 hp @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque: 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Leading axle coil spring forks

Rear Suspension: Swing arm two dampers. adjustable for preload.

Front Brakes: 140mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-23

Rear Tyre: 4.60-18

Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in

Seat Height: 879 mm / 34.6 in

Dry-Weight: 135 Kg / 297 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 9.8 Litres / 2.6 gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 135.5 km/h

Top Speed: 146.5 km/h