Honda XL500S: history, specs, pictures

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'Honda XL500S'
Manufacturer
[[Honda]]
Production 1979 - 1981
Class [[:Category:Dual-purpose motorcycles|Dual-purpose]] [[Category:Dual-purpose motorcycles]]
Successor Honda XL500R
Engine
500cc single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 89.0mm x 80.0mm
Top Speed 83 mph (134 km/h)
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM
Torque 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '79-81
Battery YUASA 6N4-2A-4 '79-81
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: Leading axle coil spring forks
Rear: Swing arm two dampers
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-23 '79-81
Rear Tire 4.60-18 '79-81
Weight 152.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

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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



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



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


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

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