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#Redirect [[Honda XL185]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda XL185
|photo=Honda-xl185S-79.jpg
|aka              = XL185S (reduced effect), XL 185 S (reduced effect), XL185S, XL 185 S, XL 185
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1979 - 80
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =Dual-purpose
|engine          = Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.2:1
|top_speed        = 138 km/h / 85.7 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        = CDI
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} `79-81<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 6N4-2A-4}} `79-81<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    = 5 Speed
|frame            = Semi double cradle
|suspension      =Front: 38mm Showa air assisted forks <br>
Rear: Showa Pro-Link shocks
|brakes          =Front: 110mm Drum <br>Rear: 110mm Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.10-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 110 kg / 242.5 lbs
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 7 Liters / 1.8 US gal
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|428}} `79-81<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>
}}
 
It could reach a top speed of 138 km/h / 85.7 mph. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve. The engine featured a 9.2:1 [[compression ratio]]. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 2.75-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 110mm Drum in the front and a 110mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  38mm Showa air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Showa Pro-Link shocks. The XL185S was fitted with a 7 Liters / 1.8 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 110 kg / 242.5 lbs. 
== Photos ==
[[File:Honda-xl185S-79.jpg|600px|Honda XL185]]
[[File:Honda-XL185S-80.JPG|600px|Honda XL185]]
[[File:Honda-XL185S-79.JPG|600px|Honda XL185]]
 
== Overview ==
 
Honda XL 185S
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Honda XL 185S
|-
!Year
|1979 - 80
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
|-
!Displacement
|180 cc / 10.9 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|63.0 x 57.8 mm
|-
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|-
!Compression
|9.2:1
|-
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|-
!Induction
|Single 24mm Keihin carburetor
|-
!Ignition
|CDI
|-
!Starting
|Kick
|-
!Max Power
|16 hp / 11.7 kW @ 8000 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
|-
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Frame
|Semi double cradle
|-
!Front Suspension
|38mm Showa air assisted forks
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|200 mm / 7.8 om
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Showa Pro-Link shocks
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|165 mm /7.2 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|110mm Drum
|-
!Rear Brakes
|110mm Drum
|-
!Front Tire
|2.75-21
|-
!Rear Tire
|4.10-18
|-
!Dry Weight
|110 kg / 242.5 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|7 Liters / 1.8 US gal
|-
!Consumption Average
|20.3 km/lit
|-
!Standing ¼ Mile
|17.5 sec
|-
!Top Speed
|138 km/h / 85.7 mph
 
|}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]]

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