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Honda XL600R (1985)

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Honda XL600R (1985)

At a glance

Capacity
589 cc / 35.6 cu-in
Power
33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Seat height
860mm / 33.8 in

The full picture.

The Honda XL 600R is a motorcycle that was first introduced in 1985. The engine is a four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC configuration with four valves per cylinder and RFVC radial valve, with a total capacity of 589cc. The bore x stroke is 100 x 75 mm, and the compression ratio is 9.0:1, while the induction is through 2 x 28mm piston valves. The ignition is by solid state CD and the starting method is a primary kick with automatic compression release. The maximum power output is 33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm, while the maximum torque is 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. The XL 600R has a five-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The suspension comprises of 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings at the front, and a Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping and a rear wheel travel of 203 mm. The XL 600R has a single 240mm disc with a two-piston caliper for the front brakes and a 140mm drum on the rear wheel. The bike has a wheelbase of 1420mm and a seat height of 860mm, which contributes to a ground clearance of 274mm. The XL 600R is capable of achieving a top speed of 100 mph with a fuel capacity of 12 liters and an average fuel consumption of 46.2 mpg. The dry weight of the bike is 134 kg with a wet weight of 145 kg. The XL 600R can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 14.0 seconds at a speed of 90 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1985
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve
Capacity589 cc / 35.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke100 x 75 mm
Cooking SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Induction2 x 28mm piston valve
IgnitionSolid state CD
StartingPrimary kick with automatic compression release
Max Power33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings
Front Wheel Travel220 mm / 9.0 in
Rear SuspensionPro-link with adjustable rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel203 mm / 8.0 in
Front BrakesSingle 240mm disc 2 piston calliper
Rear Brakes140mm Drum
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre5.10-17
Wheelbase1420mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height860mm / 33.8 in
Ground Clearance274 mm / 10.8 in
Dry Weight134 kg / 295.5 lbs
Wet Weight145 kg / 321 lbs
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Consumption Average46.2 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile14.0 sec / 90 mph
Top Speed100 mph