Honda XL175: history, specs, pictures

**Honda XL175**
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	XL 175
Production	1978
Class	Trail
Engine	single cylinder, four-stroke
Manuals	Service Manual
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Honda XL175
Manufacturer	Honda
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The Honda XL175 was a 175cc, 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 2-stroke contemporaries.

Main competition

1973

1973 Honda XL175

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 Honda XL175

1974 Honda XL175 in Orange

1974 Honda XL175 in Mars Orange

The XL175K1 was sold in 1974 in one color: Mars Orange with Silver. The gas tank and side covers were orange, but the gas tank stripe was black. The fenders were silver painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was yellow and 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 XL175-2000001.

1975

1975 Honda XL175

1975 Honda XL175K2 in Tahitian Red

1975 Honda XL175 in Red

The XL175K2 was sold in 1975 in one color: Tahitian Red with Silver. The gas tank and side covers were red, but the gas tank stripe was black. The fenders were silver painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was red and 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 XL175-3000001.

1976

1976 Honda XL175

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 Honda XL175

The XL175'77 was sold in 1977 in Black with Tahitian Red. The gas tank and side covers were black. The gas tank stripe was red with a white pinstripe. The fenders were red painted plastic. The "XL175" side cover decal was red, outlined in white. The wheel hubs were painted silver. 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 XL175-4100001.

1978

1978 Honda XL175

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

Honda XL175 Wiring Diagram

Honda XL175 Wiring Diagrams 2

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.

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