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Honda XL600R (1985)

The Honda XL600R Paris Dakar motorcycle was first released in 1985. It features a single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 589cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. Induction is through 2 x 28mm piston valves, and the bike starts via primary kick with automatic compression release. The XL600R can put out a maximum power of 33 kW at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 48.8 Nm at 5000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The front suspension consists of 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings, while the rear suspension is a Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping. The XL600R weighs in at 134 kg when dry and 145 kg when wet, while the fuel capacity is 12 litres. Fuel consumption averages 46.2 mpg, and the bike has a top speed of 100 mph. Other features of note include a single 240mm disc and 2-piston calliper in the front brakes, a 140mm drum rear brake, front and rear tyres measuring 3.00-21 and 5.10-17, respectively, a wheelbase of 1420mm and a seat height of 860mm. Lastly, it can cover a quarter-mile distance when standing within 14 seconds at a maximum speed of 90 miles per hour.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R Paris Dakar

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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