Honda XL600RM (1988)

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The Honda XL 600R-M is a motorcycle that was manufactured in 1988. Its engine is a four-stroke, single-cylinder with a capacity of 589cc. It has an air-cooled cooking system with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike has 2 x 28mm piston valve induction and solid state CD ignition. It has a maximum power of 33 kW / 45 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed manual and it has a chain final drive.

The front suspension of the bike is 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings, while the rear suspension is pro-link with adjustable rebound damping. The front brakes are a single 240mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a 140mm drum. The bike has a wheelbase of 1420mm / 55.9 in, a seat height of 860mm / 33.8 in, and a ground clearance of 274 mm / 10.8 in. Its dry weight is 134 kg / 295.5 lbs, and its wet weight is 145 kg / 321 lbs. The fuel capacity is 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal, and the consumption average is 46.2 mpg. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.0 sec / 90 mph and a top speed of 160 km/h / 100 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R-M

Year: 1988


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: 160 km/h / 100 mph

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