Honda XL500S (1980)

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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.

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

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