Honda XL600R

1983

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The XL600R'83 was sold in 1983 in one color: Monza Red. The gas tank, side covers, fenders, headlight cowl, and frame were red. The seat, fork boots, number plate panels, and engine were black. The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were silver. The "600R" side cover decal was solid white. The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD030*DM000027

1984

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The XL600R'84 was sold in 1984 in one color: Monza Red (in some countries it was called Flash Red).

   * The "600R" side cover decal was red with a white outline.
   * The gas tank, side covers, fenders, headlight cowl, and frame were red.
   * The seat, fork boots, number plate panels, and engine were black.
   * The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were silver.
   * The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors, dry sump, and two head pipes.
   * The transmission was a 5-speed.
   * Suspension: Pro-Link™ rear suspension
   * Brake: Disc front brake
   * Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in.)
   * Dry weight: 134 kg (295.3 lb)
   * Seat height: 860mm (33.8 in.)
   * Front wheel travel: 229mm (9 in.)
   * Rear wheel travel: 203mm (8 in.)
   * The serial number began JH2PD030*EM100006

1985

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The XL600R'85 was sold in 1985 in Flash Red. The seat, fork boots, and shock spring were blue. The tank wing decal was red, white, and blue. The "600R" tank decal was white and blue. The number plate panels were yellow. The gas tank, side covers, fenders, headlight cowl, and frame were red. The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were silver. The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD030*FK200003

1986

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The XL600R'86 was sold in 1986 in Shasta White with Southern Blue. The gas tank was 3-tone blue, red, and white. The fenders, side covers, frame, and headlight cowl were white. The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were gold color. The engine was red. The number plate panels were black. The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD030*GK300001

1987

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The XL600R'87 was sold in 1987 in Shasta White with Southern Blue. The gas tank was 3-tone: blue, red, and white. The red stripe was actually 3-tone dark, medium, and light red. The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were silver. The fenders, side covers, frame, and headlight cowl were white. The engine was red. The number plate panels were black. The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD030*HK400001