Honda XR185 (1979)

The Honda XR 185 is a motorcycle model from 1979 that features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 184. It has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and uses a single 26mm Keihin carburetor for induction. The bike can kickstart and has a maximum power output of 10.8 kW / 14.5 hp at 8000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 13.6 Nm at 6500 rpm. It uses a six-speed transmission with final chain drive, and its front suspension is a 35mm Kayaba system, while the rear is a Pro-Link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping. The bike’s front and rear brakes are drums, and the front and rear tires are 3.00-21 and 4.10-18, respectively. The XR 185 has a wet weight of 109 kg / 240.3 lb and carries 7.5 liters / 1.98 US gallons of fuel with an average consumption of 35.3 mpg. The motorcycle can achieve a top speed of 102 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 185

Year: 1979

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve,

Capacity: 184

Bore x Stroke: 63 57.8 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Induction: Single 26mm Keihin carb

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 10.8 kW / 14.5 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 13.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 35mm Kayaba

Front Wheel Travel: 240 mm / 9.4 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.

Rear Wheel Travel: 247 mm / 9.7 in

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-21

Rear Tyre: 4.10-18

Wet Weight: 109 kg / 240.3 lb

Fuel Capacity: 7.5 Litres / 1.98 US gal

Consumption Average: 35.3 mpg

Top Speed: 102 km/h