Honda XL600RM (1987)

The Honda XL 600R is a motorbike model that was produced in 1987. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and RFVC radial valve. The bike has a capacity of 589cc and a bore x stroke of 100 x 75 mm. It is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike uses a 2 x 28mm piston valve induction system and solid-state CD ignition.

The Honda XL 600R has a primary kick starting system with automatic compression release. It has a maximum power output of 33 kW or 45 hp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and uses a chain final drive. It features a 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle fork with dual Syntallic bushings in the front suspension, and a pro-link with adjustable rebound damping in the rear suspension.

The bike has a front single 240mm disc and a 2 piston caliper brake and a rear 140mm drum brake. The Honda XL 600R has a 3.00-21 front tire and a 5.10-17 rear tire. It has a wheelbase of 1420mm or 55.9 in and a seat height of 860mm or 33.8 in. The bike offers a ground clearance of 274 mm or 10.8 in, a dry weight of 134 kg or 295.5 lbs, and a wet weight of 145 kg or 321 lbs.

The Honda XL 600R has a fuel capacity of 12 litres or 3.2 US gal and an average fuel consumption of 46.2 mpg. It has a standing quarter-mile time of 14.0 seconds at 90 mph and a top speed of 100 mph. Overall, the bike is a sturdy and powerful off-road motorcycle that offers a smooth ride experience.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600R

Year: 1987


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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