Honda XL100: history, specs, pictures
The Honda XL100 was a 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke dual-sport motorcycle produced by Honda from 1975 to 1978.
Honda XL100 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | XL 100 |
Production | 1979 |
Class | Dual purpose |
Predecessor | Honda SL100 |
Successor | Honda XL100S |
Engine | 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke |
Top Speed | 45 mph |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA '74-78 [1] |
Battery | YUASA 6N6-3B '74-76 YUASA 6N4C-1B 77-78 [1] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x [1] |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 2.75-19 [1] |
Rear Tire | 3.25-17 [1] |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Related | Honda XL250, Honda XR100 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
Stopping was achieved via an expanding brake (drum brake) in both the front and rear.
1974Edit
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
1975Edit
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.
1976Edit
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.
1977Edit
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.
1978Edit
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.
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See AlsoEdit
Motorcycles: CB series | CBF series | CM/CMX series | CX Series | CBR series | NSR series | CR series | Pacific Coast | XR/XL series | Bros/HawkGT | VF/VFR series | VT series | VTX series | ST series | Valkyrie series | GL series| NR series |
Mopeds and light motorcycles: Ape models | Cub series | CT series | ST series/Dax | S series |Wave series | Z series |