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==1974==
{{Motorcycle
[[Image:1974_honda_Xl100k0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100]]
|name            = Honda XL100
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|photo=1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg
|aka              = XL 100
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1979
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda SL100]]
|successor        = [[Honda XL100S]]
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =45 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '74-78 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} '74-76<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4C-1B}} 77-78 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|428x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-19}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-17}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda XL250]], [[Honda XR100]]
|competition      =
}}


The '''[[Honda]] XL100''' was a 100cc single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] [[dual-sport]] motorcycle produced by [[Honda]] from 1975 to 1978.


==Engine==
The XL100K0 was sold in 1974 and came in just one color: Candy Topaz Orange. The "HONDA" decal on the tank and the "XL100" decal on the side cover were both black. The shock springs were chrome. The seat was pleated. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke.


==Drive==
==1975==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
[[Image:1975_honda_Xl100k1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red]]
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==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via an expanding brake (drum brake) in both the front and rear. 


The XL100K1 was sold in 1975 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red with Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.


==1976==
[[Image:1976_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda XL100]]
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==1974==
The XL100'76 was sold in 1976 and came in just one color: Shiny Orange with Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1200003.
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File:1974_honda_Xl100k0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100
 
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
==1977==
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
[[Image:1977_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda XL100]]
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
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The XL100'77 was sold in 1977 and came in Tahitian Red. The fenders were color-impregnated plastic. The "XL100" side cover decal was black. The wheel hubs were painted silver. The handlebars were chrome. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1300001.
 
==1978==
[[Image:1978_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-7.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-8.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-9.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-10.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red]]
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The XL100'78 was sold in 1978 and came in one color: Tahitian Red. The "XL100" decal on the side cover was yellow and white. The wheel hubs were painted black. The handlebars were black. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1400001.
 
==1979==
[[Image:1979_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL100]]
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqCCvwxmYLQ|600|center|1974 Honda XL100}}


The XL100K0 was sold in 1974 and came in just one color: Candy Topaz Orange. The "HONDA" decal on the tank and the "XL100" decal on the side cover were both black. The shock springs were chrome. The seat was pleated. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.
The XL100S'79 was sold in 1979 and came in Tahitian Red. The gas tank stripes and side cover stripes were yellow, gray, and black. The shock springs and turn signal housings were chrome. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 17" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began HD01-5002640.


* Spark Plug: [[NGK D8EA]]


==1975==
==1980==
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[[Image:1980_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL100]]
File:1975_honda_Xl100k1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100
File:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red
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The XL100K1 was sold in 1975 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red with Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.
The XL100S'80 was sold in 1980 and came in Helios Red. The gas tank stripes and side cover stripes were orange, yellow, and white. The "HONDA" tank decal was red outlined in white. The shock springs and turn signal housing were black. The handlebar levers were black. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 17" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began HD01-5100009.


==1976==
==1981==
[[Image:1976_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda XL100]]
[[Image:1981_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL100]]
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The XL100S'81 was sold in 1981 and came in one color: Monza Red with Black. The frame color was also black. The side cover panels were black. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 16" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2HD050BK000011.
==1982==
[[Image:1982_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100]][[Image:1982-Honda-XL100-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1982-Honda-XL100-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100 in Red]][[Image:1982-Honda-XL100-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100 in Red]]
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The XL100'76 was sold in 1976 and came in 2 colors: Shiny Orange or Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel or white. The seat was not pleated. The shock tubes were either black or silver. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1200003.  The "Honda" lettering was white, with yellow/golden wing logos.


The XL100S'82 was sold in 1982 and came in one color: Monza Red. The gas tank had a black stripe on top. The frame was red. The "100S" logo on the side cover was white and red. The side cover panels were black. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 16" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2HD0500CK100003.


==1977==
==1983==
[[Image:1977_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda XL100]]
[[Image:1983_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL100]]
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The XL100'77 was sold in 1977 and came in Tahitian Red. The fenders were color-impregnated plastic. The "XL100" side cover decal was black. The wheel hubs were painted silver. The handlebars were chrome. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1300001.
The Honda XL100S'83 was sold in 1983. One color was available: Monza Red. The "100S" side cover logo was white. The seat was black with a white "XL" logo. The side cover panels were black. The front wheel was 19" while the back was 16". The engine was a single cylinder 99cc OHC with a 5-speed transmission and manual clutch. The serial number began JH2HD0501DK200001.


==1978==
==1984==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1984_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL100]][[Image:1984_honda_Xl100s_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL100]]
File:1978_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100
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File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-7.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-8.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-9.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
File:1978-Honda-XL100-Red-2431-10.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100 in Red
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The XL100'78 was sold in 1978 and came in one color: Tahitian Red. The "XL100" decal on the side cover was yellow and white. The wheel hubs were painted black. The handlebars were black. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1400001.
The XL100S'84 was sold in 1984 and came in one color: Monza Red. The "100S" side cover logo was red and white. The side cover panels were black. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 16" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission.


*Engine: 99cc four-stroke OHC
*Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
*Rear suspension: Twin, five-way adjustable rear shocks
*Wheelbase: 1225mm (48.2 in.)
*Dry weight: 81 kg (178.5 lb)
*Seat height: 800mm (31.5 in.)
*The serial number began JH2HD0506EK300001.


==1985==
[[Image:1985_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda XL100]]
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== References ==
{{reflist}}


The XL100S'85 was sold in 1985 and came in one color: Flash Red. The gas tank wing decal was red, white, and blue. The "100S" gas tank decal was white and blue. The seat was blue with a white "XL" logo. The side cover panel was yellow. The bike had a 19" front wheel and a 16" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2HD0500FK400001.




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*[[Honda XL200]]
*[[Honda XL200]]


{{Honda}}


[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL100]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL100]]
[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|XL100]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles|XL100]]
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