Honda XL600R (1983)

The Honda XL 600R is a 1983 motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 589cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It has a maximum power of 45 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 36 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension features 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings, while the rear suspension is Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping. The bike has a single 240mm disc 2 piston calliper front brake and a 140mm drum rear brake. The wheelbase is 1420mm and the seat height is 860mm. The dry weight is 134 kg, and the fuel capacity is 12 litres. The motorcycle has an average consumption of 46.2 mpg and can reach a top speed of 100 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R

Year: 1983

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve

Capacity: 589 cc / 35.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 100 x 75 mm

Cooking System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Induction: 2 x 28mm piston valve

Ignition: Solid state CD

Starting: Primary kick with automatic compression release

Max Power: 33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque: 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings

Front Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 9.0 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 203 mm / 8.0 in

Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston calliper

Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-21

Rear Tyre: 5.10-17

Wheelbase: 1420mm / 55.9 in

Seat Height: 860mm / 33.8 in

Ground Clearance: 274 mm / 10.8 in

Dry Weight: 134 kg / 295.5 lbs

Wet Weight: 145 kg / 321 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal

Consumption Average: 46.2 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec / 90 mph

Top Speed: 100 mph