Honda XL500S (1979)

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The Honda XL 500S is a motorcycle that was first manufactured in 1979. The bike features a four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 497 cc and a bore x stroke of 89 x 80 mm. It has air cooling and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. The bike’s carburetor is a single 32mm Keihin CV, and it has CDI ignition and a kick start.

The Honda XL 500S produces a maximum power of 32 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.8 kgf-m at 5000 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is made up of leading axle coil spring forks, and the rear suspension is a swing arm with two dampers adjustable for preload.

The bike has drum brakes with a 140mm drum in the front and a 130mm drum in the rear. The front tyre is a 3.00-23, and the rear tyre is a 4.60-18. It has a wheelbase of 1420mm, a seat height of 879mm, and a ground clearance of 10.2 inches. It weighs 135 kg dry and has a fuel capacity of 9.8 liters.

The Honda XL 500S has a standing quarter-mile time of 15 seconds and a top speed of 146.5 km/h. It is a reliable and durable motorcycle that can handle rough terrains and off-road adventures.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 500S

Year: 1979


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Induction: Single 32mm keihin CV
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 32 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Leading axle coil spring forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm two dampers. adjustable for preload.
Front Brakes: 140mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-23
Rear Tyre: 4.60-18
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 879 mm / 34.6 in
Ground Clearance: mm / 10.2 in
Dry-Weight: 135 Kg / 297 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.8 Litres / 2.6 gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 135.5 km/h
Top Speed: 146.5 km/h

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