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{{Infobox Motorcycle
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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda XL500S
|name            = Honda XL500S
|image            =  
|photo=1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 79-81
|production      = 1979 - 1981
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =
|successor        =  
|successor        = [[Honda XL500R]]
|class            =  
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = 500cc
|engine          = 500cc single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 89.0mm x 80.0mm
|compression      =  
|compression      =
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 83 mph (134 km/h)
|power            =  
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          = 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
|ignition        =  
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '79-81
|ignition        =
|battery          = {{battery|6N4-2A-4}} '79-81
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '79-81
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-4}} '79-81
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|suspension      =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|brakes          =  
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Leading [[axle]] [[coil]] spring forks <br>
Rear: Swing arm two dampers
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-23}} '79-81
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-23}} '79-81
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}} '79-81
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}} '79-81
|rake_trail      =  
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =  
|wheelbase        =
|length          =  
|length          =
|width            =  
|width            =
|height          =  
|height          =
|seat_height      =  
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =  
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      = 152.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    = 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =  
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|turning_radius  =  
|fuel_consumption =
|related          =  
|turning_radius  =
|competition      =  
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|520}} `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>
}}
}}
The '''[[Honda]] XL500S''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] [[enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1979 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 83 mph (134 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 89.0mm [[bore]] x 80.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Leading axle [[coil spring]] forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm two dampers. The XL500R was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank. 
==1979 XL 500 S==
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File:1979_honda_Xl500s.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-6844-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-6844-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-6844-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-6844-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XL500S in Red
</gallery>
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The Honda XL500S'79 which sold in 1979 descended from a long line of Elsinores, although it was never called by that name. One color was available: Tahitian Red. The fuel tank and side cover stripes were black, red, and yellow. The control levers and kickstarter arm were silver (next year they would be black). The speedometer had a 100 mph (160 kph) limit. The front wheel was 23" while the back was 18". The exhaust was a 2-into-1 system. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began PD01-5000054.
==1980 XL 500 S==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1980_honda_Xl500s.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL500S
File:1980-Honda-XL500S-Red-8546-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1980-Honda-XL500S-Red-8546-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL500S in Red
File:1980-Honda-XL500S-Red-8546-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XL500S in Red
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>


The '''Honda XL500S''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1979 to 1981.


The XL500S'80 was sold in 1980 in Helios Red. The gas tank and side cover stripes were red, orange, and white. The control levers and kickstarter arm were black. The bottom triple clamp was also black. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front wheel was 23" while the back was 18". The exhaust was a 2-into-1 system. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began PD01-5100001.
==1981 XL 500 S==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1981_honda_Xl500s.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500S
File:1981-Honda-XL500-Red-3411-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500 in Red
File:1981-Honda-XL500-Red-3411-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500 in Red
File:1981-Honda-XL500-Red-3411-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500 in Red
File:1981-Honda-XL500-Red-3411-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500 in Red
File:1981-Honda-XL500-Red-3411-4.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XL500 in Red
</gallery>
The XL500S'81 was sold in 1981 in Monza Red with Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone red and black. The "XL500S" side cover graphic was red and white. The speedometer and instrument light pod were separate. The front fender was longer. The box-section swingarm was silver painted steel. A manual [[compression release]] lever was added. The control levers and kickstarter arm were black. The bottom triple clamp was also black. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front wheel was 23" while the back was 18". The exhaust was a 2-into-1 system. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD010*BM200001.
==1982==
1982 saw the rebranding of this model to the [[Honda XL500R]]
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hooten-the-lady#honda-xl500 Hooten & the Lady]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/karate-cop#honda-xl500 Karate Cop]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/mythbusters#honda-xl500 MythBusters]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade#honda-xl500 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/death-wish-3#honda-xl500 Death Wish 3]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/easy-wheels#honda-xl500 Easy Wheels]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dol-a-i-2#honda-xl500 Dol-a-i 2]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kamen-raida-burakku-aru-ekkusu#honda-xl500 Kamen Raidâ Burakku Aru Ekkusu]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/moeru-yusha#honda-xl500 Moeru yusha]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tj-hooker#honda-xl500 T.J. Hooker]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-highwayman#honda-xl500 The Highwayman]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/macgyver#honda-xl500 MacGyver]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/weird-science-2#honda-xl500 Weird Science]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nn#honda-xl500 N.N.]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/abraxas-guardian-of-the-universe#honda-xl500 Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/os-trapalhoes-no-reino-da-fantasia#honda-xl500 Os Trapalhões no Reino da Fantasia]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ciao-ma#honda-xl500 Ciao ma']
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/i-kondra#honda-xl500 I kondra]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/groznica-ljubavi#honda-xl500 Groznica ljubavi]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/le-facteur-de-saint-tropez#honda-xl500 Le facteur de Saint-Tropez]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-fall-guy#honda-xl500 The Fall Guy]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/big-magnum-kuroiwa-sensei#honda-xl500 Big Magnum Kuroiwa Sensei]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/chips-2#honda-xl500 CHiPs]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/doppelter-einsatz#honda-xl500 Doppelter Einsatz]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/storm-warning#honda-xl500 Storm Warning]
==See Also==
*[[Honda XL350]]
*[[Honda XL500R]]
*[[Honda XL600]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Honda}}
{{Honda}}
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL500S]]
 
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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