Editing Honda XL100

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Honda XL100
|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: single disc <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"/>
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|dry_weight       =
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|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
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|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 engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.  

==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear.  




==1974==
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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
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL100-Orange-1581-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
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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.

* Spark Plug: [[NGK D8EA]]

==1975==
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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.

==1976==
[[Image:1976_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda XL100]]
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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.


==1977==
[[Image:1977_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1977 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.

==1978==
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File:1978_honda_Xl100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda XL100
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.



== References ==
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==See Also==
*[[Honda XL75]]
*[[Honda XL125]]
*[[Honda XL175]]
*[[Honda XL185]]
*[[Honda XL200]]



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