Honda XL 600R-M

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Honda XL 600R-M
Manufacturer
Production 1988
Class Dual-purpose
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Top Speed 160 km/h / 100 mph
Ignition Solid state CD
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings
Rear: Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping
Brakes Front: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: 140mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 5.10-17
Wheelbase 1420mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height 860mm / 33.8 in
Weight 134 kg / 295.5 lbs (dry), 145 kg / 321 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 160 km/h / 100 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 5.10-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 140mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping. The XL 600R-M was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 134 kg / 295.5 lbs. The wheelbase was 1420mm / 55.9 in long.

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Make Model Honda XL 600R-M
Year 1988
Engine Type Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve
Displacement 589 cc / 35.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 100 x 75 mm
Cooking System Air cooled
Compression 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 caliper
Rear Brakes 140mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 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 Liters / 3.2 US gal
Consumption Average 46.2 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile 14.0 sec / 90 mph
Top Speed 160 km/h / 100 mph