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Honda XL600R (1985)

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

Year: 1985

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
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