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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Honda XL100
|name            = '''Honda XL100'''
|photo=1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg
|image            = [[Image:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg|frameless|1975 Honda XL100 in Red]]
|aka              = XL 100
|aka              = XL 100
|manufacturer    = Honda
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1979
|production      = 1979
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda SL100]]
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Honda XL100S]]
|successor        =
|class            = Dual purpose
|class            =
|engine          = 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =45 mph
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|power            =
|torque          =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        =
|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>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '74-76 , 77-78
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} '74-76<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4C-1B}} 77-78 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}} '74-76<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4C-1B}} 77-78
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|428x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
 
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-19}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|front_tire      =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-17}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    =
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|wheelbase        =
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|fuel_capacity    =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via an expanding brake (drum brake) in both the front and rear.   
Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear.   




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==1974==
==1974==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1974_honda_Xl100k0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100]]
File:1974_honda_Xl100k0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange]]
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange]]
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange]]
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
</gallery>
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==1975==
==1975==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1975_honda_Xl100k1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100]]
File:1975_honda_Xl100k1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100
[[Image:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red]]
File: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]]
File:1975-Honda-XL100-Red-4105-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL100 in Red
</gallery>
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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.
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.




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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 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 Honda XL 100 S==
[[Image:1979_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL100]]
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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 changed to: [[NGK C7HSA]]
==1980==
[[Image:1980_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL100]]
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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.
==1981==
[[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.
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]
==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]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-XL100S-Red-3440-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100S in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-XL100S-Red-3440-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100S in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-XL100S-Red-3440-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100S in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-XL100S-Red-3440-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL100S in Red]]
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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.
* Spark Plug changed to: [[NGK CR7HS]]
==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XL100]]
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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.
==1984==
[[Image:1984_honda_Xl100s.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL100]]
[[Image:1984_honda_Xl100s_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL100]]
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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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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.


== References ==
{{reflist}}




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[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]]
[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Dual-sport motorcycles]]

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