Honda XL600R (1984)

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The Honda XL 600R is a motorcycle from 1984 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, 589 cc engine. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and uses a 2 x 28mm piston valve induction system. The bike features a solid-state CD ignition and a primary kick with automatic compression release for starting. The maximum power output is 33 kW / 45 hp at 6500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The XL 600R uses a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. It has a 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings for its front suspension and pro-link with adjustable rebound damping for the rear. The front brake is a single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper, with a rear brake of 140mm drum. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1420mm / 55.9 in, a seat height of 860mm / 33.8 in, and a ground clearance of 274 mm / 10.8 in. Its dry weight is 134 kg / 295.5 lbs, with a wet weight of 145 kg / 321 lbs. The fuel capacity is 12 litres / 3.2 US gal, with an average consumption of 46.2 mpg. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 100 mph and complete the standing 1/4 mile in 14.0 sec / 90 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R

Year: 1984


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

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