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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda XL185 | |||
|photo=1979_honda_Xl185s.jpg | |||
|aka = XL185S (reduced effect), XL 185 S (reduced effect), XL185S, XL 185 S, XL 185 | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1979 - 1983 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = [[Honda XL175]] | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Dual purpose | |||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 63.0mm x 57.8mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 71 mph (115 km/h) | |||
|power = 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 8000RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.75-21}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.10-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 118.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Honda XL125]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Honda]] XL185S''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Trail [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1979 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 8000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 63.0mm [[bore]] x 57.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 180.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). Mechanically, its engine is similar to Honda ATC 185 ATV. This engine was used as a basis for the version supplied by [[Honda Racing Corporation#History|Honda RSC]] to [[Colin Seeley]] for the hand-built [[Colin Seeley#Road bikes and others|Seeley TL200]] [[Motorcycle trials|trials]] bike.<ref>[http://davestestsandarticles.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/__whbknov80trials.pdf ''Which Bike''] UK magazine, November 1980. ''On the Rough. Little Big Uns, Honda TL200. "The Honda is built in this country by Colin Seeley International, the engines being supplied by RSC in Japan and built specially for trials. At £1280 the Honda reflects its hand built origins...''" Retrieved 2014-10-04</ref> | |||
The engine has a [[compression release]], also called a decompressor valve, which is connected to the kick starter with a cable, to ease starting. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 2.75-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The XL185S was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==1979== | ==1979== | ||
[[Image:1979_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL185S]] | [[Image:1979_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL185S]] | ||
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==1980== | ==1980== | ||
[[Image:1980_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]][[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | [[Image:1980_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S]] | ||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Honda-XL185S-Red-3635-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL185S in Red]] | |||
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==1984== | ==1984== | ||
[[Image:1984_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL185S]][[Image:1984_honda_Xl185s_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL185S]] | [[Image:1984_honda_Xl185s.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL185S]] | ||
[[Image:1984_honda_Xl185s_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XL185S]] | |||
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*Rear wheel travel: 165mm (6.5 in.) | *Rear wheel travel: 165mm (6.5 in.) | ||
*The serial number began JH2MD0204EK400003. | *The serial number began JH2MD0204EK400003. | ||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/flores-robadas-en-los-jardines-de-quilmes#honda-xl185 Flores robadas en los jardines de Quilmes] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/windmills-of-the-gods#honda-xl185 Windmills of the Gods] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-2#honda-xl185 Buffy the Vampire Slayer] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[[Honda XL200]] | *[[Honda XL200]] | ||
[[Category:Honda XL series | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
{{Honda}} | |||
[[Category:Honda XL series]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL185]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL185]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||