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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Honda XL500S | ||
| | |photo=1979-Honda-XL500S-Red-0.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1979 - 1981 | |production = 1979 - 1981 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Honda XL500R]] | |successor = [[Honda XL500R]] | ||
|class = | |class = Dual purpose | ||
|engine = 500cc single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = 500cc single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 89.0mm x 80.0mm | |bore_stroke = 89.0mm x 80.0mm | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |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. | 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. | ||
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==1979== | ==1979 XL 500 S== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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. | 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== | ==1980 XL 500 S== | ||
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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 | |||
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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. | 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== | ==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 | ||
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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. | 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== | ==In Media== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Honda XL350]] | *[[Honda XL350]] | ||
*[[Honda XL500R]] | |||
*[[Honda XL600]] | *[[Honda XL600]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Honda}} | {{Honda}} | ||
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[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]] | [[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]] | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL500S]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL500S]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||