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.

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