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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda XL175
|photo=1973_honda_Xl175k0.jpg
|aka              = XL 175
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1973 - 1978
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda SL175]]
|successor        =[[Honda XL185]]
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = 175cc single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =50 mph
|power            =
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|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} `73<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}} `73<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>
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      ={{tire|2.75-21}} `73<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>
|rear_tire    ={{tire|3.50-18}} `73<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>
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|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
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|related          =
|competition      = [[Kawasaki F7]], [[Harley-Davidson SX175]]
|final_drive={{chain|520}} `73<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>
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The '''Honda XL175''' was a 175[[cc]], [[Four stroke|4-stroke]], [[OHC]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] from 1973 through 1978.
The motorcycle, though dressed in [[enduro motorcycle]] style of raised front fender, upswept exhaust system, it was best used for street or trail riding due to its weight compared to [[Two stroke|2-stroke]] contemporaries.
==Main competition==
*[[Kawasaki F7]]
==1973==
==1973==
[[Image:1973_honda_Xl175k0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda XL175]]
[[Image:1973_honda_Xl175k0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda XL175]]
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The XL175K0 was sold in 1973 in one color: Mars Orange with Silver. The gas tank and side covers were orange. The stripe was black. The fenders were silver painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was white. The instruments contained both Speedometer and Tachometer. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-1000001.
The XL175K0 was sold in 1973 in one color: Mars Orange with Silver. The gas tank and side covers were orange. The stripe was black. The fenders were silver painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was white. The instruments contained both Speedometer and Tachometer. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-1000001.


==1974==
==1974==
[[Image:1974_honda_Xl175k1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175]][[Image:1974_honda_Xl175k1_1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange]]
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File:1974_honda_Xl175k1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175
File:1974_honda_Xl175k1_1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
File:1974-Honda-XL175-Orange-5865-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange
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==1975==
==1975==
[[Image:1975_honda_Xl175k2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]][[Image:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red]]
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File:1975_honda_Xl175k2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Orange-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Red-2660-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175 in Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Red-2660-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175 in Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Red-2660-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175 in Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Red-2660-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175 in Red
File:1975-Honda-XL175-Red-2660-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda XL175 in Red
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==1976==
==1976==
[[Image:1976_honda_Xl175.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda XL175]]
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File:1976-honda-xl175-in-aqarius-blue-0.jpg|1976 Honda XL175 in Aqarius Blue
File:1976-honda-xl175-in-aqarius-blue-1.jpg|1976 Honda XL175 in Aqarius Blue
File:1976-honda-xl175-in-aqarius-blue-2.jpg|1976 Honda XL175 in Aqarius Blue
Image:1976_honda_Xl175.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda XL175
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The XL175'76 was sold in 1976 in one color: Aqarius Blue. The gas tank, side covers, and fenders were blue. The "XL175" side cover decal was yellow and white. The wheel hubs were polished aluminum. The instrumentation had only the speedometer and no tachometer. The exhaust system was upswept and now on the left side of the bike. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-4000001.
The XL175'76 was sold in 1976 in one color: Aqarius Blue. The gas tank, side covers, and fenders were blue. The "XL175" side cover decal was yellow and white. The wheel hubs were polished aluminum. The instrumentation had only the speedometer and no tachometer. The exhaust system was upswept and now on the left side of the bike. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-4000001.


==1977==
==1977==
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The XL175'78 was sold in 1978 in one color: Excel Black with Tahitian Red. The gas tank and side covers were black. The gas tank stripes were red. The fenders were red painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was red and white. The wheel hubs were black. The instrumentation had only the speedometer and no tachometer. The exhaust system was upswept and now on the left side of the bike. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-4200004.
The XL175'78 was sold in 1978 in one color: Excel Black with Tahitian Red. The gas tank and side covers were black. The gas tank stripes were red. The fenders were red painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was red and white. The wheel hubs were black. The instrumentation had only the speedometer and no tachometer. The exhaust system was upswept and now on the left side of the bike. The engine was a 173cc OHC single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL175-4200004.


 
==Wiring Diagrams==
[[Image:Honda-XL175-Wiring-Diagram.jpg|left|thumb|Honda XL175 Wiring Diagram]]
[[Image:Honda-XL175-Wiring-Diagrams-2.jpg|left|thumb|Honda XL175 Wiring Diagrams 2]]
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==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[Honda XL185]]
*[[Honda XL185]]
*[[Honda XL200]]
*[[Honda XL200]]
*[[Kawasaki KE175B]]
*[[Suzuki TS185]]
*[[Yamaha DT175]]


==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-night-brings-charlie#honda-xl175 The Night Brings Charlie]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/oh-god#honda-xl175 Oh, God!]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/columbo-the-conspirators#honda-xl175 Columbo: The Conspirators]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/guido-superstar-the-rise-of-guido#honda-xl175 Guido Superstar: The Rise of Guido]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/breaker-breaker#honda-xl175 Breaker! Breaker!]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/falling-skies#honda-xl175 Falling Skies]
==References==
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[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
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[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
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