Honda XL600RM (1989)

Posted on by

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

Year: 1989


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

Related models: