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Honda XL600RM (1989)

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Honda XL600RM (1989)

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 600RM is a motorcycle from 1989 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder engine with RFVC radial valve and a capacity of 589 cc or 35.6 cu-in. The air-cooled bike has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and a maximum power of 33 kW or 45 hp at 6500 rpm, as well as a maximum torque of 48.8 Nm or 36 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The 5-speed transmission is chain-driven, and the bike has a chain final drive. The suspension includes Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings in the front and a Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping in the rear. The front brake is a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 140mm drum. The bike has a wheelbase of 1420mm or 55.9 in, a seat height of 860mm or 33.8 in, and a ground clearance of 274mm or 10.8 in. The dry weight is 134kg or 295.5 lbs, and the wet weight is 145kg or 321 lbs. The fuel capacity is 12 litres or 3.2 US gal, and the average consumption is 46.2 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 14.0 sec at 90 mph, and the top speed is 100 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R-M

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1989
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